The effect of Lactobacillus casei derived extracellular vesicles on the expression of Toll-like receptor-2 gene

Maryam Ebrahimi Vargoorani; Mohammad Hossein Modarressi; Elahe Motevaseli; Farzam Vaziri; Seyed Davar Siadat

Volume 1, Issue 3 , September 2018, Pages 1-5

Abstract
  In Gram-positive bacteria, the production of extracellular vesicles has been neglected to date due to the presence of a thick peptidoglycan cell wall. But in recent years more studies have been done on these nanoparticles. The purpose of this study is to show that Lactobacillus casei has the ability ...  Read More

Effect of Dezful’s Day Care Center interventional program to fight malnutrition and improvement of anthropometric indices among preschool children

Pegah Rahbarinejad; Maryam Mohamdpour; Mina Minaie; Farideh Nazari; Zahra Abdollahi; Ahmadreza Dorosty Motlagh

Volume 1, Issue 3 , September 2018, Pages 6-11

Abstract
  One of the most important irresistible world wiles is to supply adequate and appropriate nourishment for children. According to malnutrition spectrum, undernutrition and overnutrition are placed in the two ends of the malnutrition spectrum, which carries on as a key public health issue in developing ...  Read More

Comparative evaluation of biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles of casein/poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) containing different concentrations of alpha-tocopherol

Ali Sadeghi; Hassan Hamedi; Peyman Mahasti Shotorbani; Maryam Fahimdanesh

Volume 1, Issue 3 , September 2018, Pages 12-16

Abstract
  Biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles have been extensively used as colloidal materials for nanoparticles production designed for various purposes, including drug targeting, enhancement of drug bioavailability and protection of drug bioactivity and stability. In particular, poly (lactide‐co‐glycolide) ...  Read More

The effect of daily meal support program on improvement of anthropometric indices in 2-6 years old children in Iranshahr, Iran

Arefeh KhaksarJalali; Amirmehdi Husseini; Mina Minaie; Shahla Mirlashari; Zahra Abdollahi; Ahmadreza Dorosty Motlagh

Volume 1, Issue 3 , September 2018, Pages 17-21

Abstract
  Pediatric malnutrition is prevalent in developing countries including Iran. One of the most important factors that effects on children growth is nutritious food intake. This study was designed to study the effect of daily ready to use meal in 2-6 years children in daycare centers. 715 children have been ...  Read More

Anthropometric index and life style behaviors of 7-12 years children of Buin-Zahra county in 2018

Hengameh Shariati Rad; Lida Nejati; Samira Bagheri

Volume 1, Issue 3 , September 2018, Pages 22-26

Abstract
  Children in elementary school ages due to entering the new era of their life are more high risk of facing with wrong food habits that have been associated with noncommunicable diseases. This study was conducted to assess obesity/overweight status and lifestyle behavior (diet, physical activity and screen ...  Read More

Primary evidence on the potential of Lactobacillus paracasei in treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma

Maryam Aminaei; Fatemeh Karami; Mohsen Marvibaigi; Fattah Sotoodehnejadnematalahi; Maryam Tajabadi Ebrahimi

Volume 1, Issue 3 , September 2018, Pages 27-29

Abstract
  Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the 6th human cancer with high morbidity and mortality rate. Owing to the recent finding of anticancer effects of probiotics in various types of human cancers, the current study was conducted to assay the potential of Lactobacillus paracasei as a main microbial ingredient ...  Read More

Effect of bioactive edible coating based on sodium alginate and coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) essential oil on the quality of refrigerated chicken fillet

Mina Kargozari; Hassan Hamedi; Seyyed Amir Amirnia; Ahmad Montazeri; Sara Abbaszadeh

Volume 1, Issue 3 , September 2018, Pages 30-38

Abstract
  Active packaging usually means the incorporation of specific compounds with active function beyond the packaging materials to extend the shelf life of the foodstuffs. The aim of this study was the evaluation of active edible coating of sodium alginate (Alg) incorporated with coriander seed essential ...  Read More

The effect of L-carnitine on colorectal cancer: A review on current evidence

Fatemeh Radkhouy; Samira Soltanieh; Shakiba Solgi; Maedeh Ansari; Behnood Abbasi

Volume 1, Issue 3 , September 2018, Pages 39-47

Abstract
  Colorectal cancer is the most common type of gastrointestinal cancer that results from abnormalities or changes in the genome and uncontrolled cell proliferation. Carnitine is a potent antioxidant that may result in an increase in cellular respiration, apoptosis, a reduction in proliferation and inflammation ...  Read More