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Volume 14 (2017)
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Volume 12 (2015)
Volume 11 (2014)
Volume 10 (2013)
Volume 9 (2012)
Volume 8 (2011)
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Volume 6 (2009)
Volume 4 (2007)
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Volume 1 (2004)
Original Article
Cloning, Expression and Purification of Truncated Chlamydia Trachomatis Outer Membrane Protein 2 (Omp2) and its Application in an ELISA Assay

Bahram Kazemi; Negar Seyed; Mojgan Bandehpour; Zarrin Sharifnia; Parviz Pakzad

Volume 5, Issue 3 , September 2008, Pages 148-155

Abstract
  Background: Although a simple and direct method does not exist for the detection of chlamydial infections, there are situations in which reliable serological tests, with sensi-tivity related to a specific antigen, could be helpful. Objective: The aim of this study was to clone the first 1100 bp of the ...  Read More

Original Article
Production and Characterization of Monoclonal Antibody against Saffron Pollen Profilin, Cro s 2

Mojtaba Sankian; Forough Glosaze Shirazi; Mahid Arafi; Malihe Moghadam; Abdolreza Varasteh

Volume 5, Issue 3 , September 2008, Pages 156-162

Abstract
  Background: Allergy to Saffron (Crocus sativus) pollen has been described in people involved in processing of saffron flower stamens. Profilins have been identified as a pan-allergen in different plant pollens and foods. This molecule is an actin-binding pro-tein with a molecular weight of 12-16 kDa ...  Read More

Original Article
Comparison of the Adjuvanticity of Aluminum Salts and Their Combination in Hepatitis B Recombinant Protein Vaccine Assessed in Mice

Arash Mahboubi; Mohammad Reza Fazeli; Rasoul Dinavand; Nasrin Samadi; Mohammad Sharifzadeh; Houshmand Ilka; Saeed Azadi; Hassan Kalkouei; Rasoul Hajikhanmirzaei; Mahboubeh Valadkhani

Volume 5, Issue 3 , September 2008, Pages 163-170

Abstract
  Background: Several adjuvants have been evaluated for vaccine formulations but alu-minum salts will continue to be used for many years due to their safety, low cost and adjuvanticity with different antigens. Two commonly used aluminum adjuvants, alumi-num hydroxide and aluminum phosphate have different ...  Read More

Original Article
Analysis of Human Leukocyte Antigen class II Gene Polymorphism in Iranian Patients with Papillon-Lefevre Syndrome: a Family Study

Shirin Farjadian; Mehrdad Lotfazar; Abbas Ghaderi

Volume 5, Issue 3 , September 2008, Pages 171-176

Abstract
  Background: Papillon-Lefevre syndrome (PLS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by palmoplantar hyperkeratosis and early development of aggressive pe-riodontitis. Although cathepsin C (CTSC) gene mutations have been established in about 70-80% of PLS patients, it is assumed that the ...  Read More

Short Paper
Effects of T-2 Toxin on Cytokine Produc-tion by Mice Peritoneal Macrophages and Lymph Node T-Cells

Kazem Ahmadi; Majid Riazipour

Volume 5, Issue 3 , September 2008, Pages 177-180

Abstract
  Background: T-2 toxin is a mycotoxin of type A trichothecenes produced by several fungal genera such as Fusarium species. Mycotoxins can affect both cell mediated and humoral immune compartments. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investi-gate the effect of T-2 toxin on cytokine production by ...  Read More

Short Paper
Antigen-Specific Antibody Response in Juvenile-Onset SLE Patients Following Routine Immunization with Tetanus Toxoid

Sara Kashef; Farid Ghazizadeh; Ali Derakhshan; Shirin Farjadian; Soheila Alyasin

Volume 5, Issue 3 , September 2008, Pages 181-184

Abstract
  Background: Infection is now the most common cause of morbidity in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). There is lack of information regarding the specific antibody forma-tion in response to vaccines in young SLE patients. Objective: To determine the efficacy of anti-tetanus antibody response in young ...  Read More

Short Paper
Peripheral, Placental and Cord Cytokines Profile in Spontaneous Labor and Elective Caesarean Section

Khalid Huseein Bakheit; Neda Kamal Bayoumi; Ishagh Adam

Volume 5, Issue 3 , September 2008, Pages 185-188

Abstract
  Background: Cesarean section delivery can lead to much maternal morbidity. Different cytokines have been reported to be influenced by the mode of delivery. Objective: To investigate the influence of mode of delivery on maternal, placental and cord sera of interferon gamma (IFN-γ), interleukin-4 ...  Read More