Fatima Toghani

Immunogenetic

[ 1 ] - Human papillomavirus and gastrointestinal cancer in Iranian population: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies are the most common cancers and account for nearly half of all cancer-related deaths in Iran. There was a strong association between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and urogenital cancers, in particular the cervix. However, there is no clear causal relationship in all types of cancers, including gastrointestinal cancers. Therefore, the present...

[ 2 ] - ارزش بیومارکرهای معده ای در شناسایی ضایعات پیش سرطانی در بیماران دیس پپسی

Background and purpose: Identifying precancerous lesions for early detection of gastric cancer is greatly important in high risk areas for stomach cancer. In this study, we evaluated stomach biomarkers as a non-invasive method for recognition of gastric precancerous lesions. Materials and methods: In a cross-sectional study, patients with chronic dyspeptic symptoms who were candidate for endos...

[ 3 ] - Frequency of Major Histocompatibility Antigens Class I in Mazandaran Province

 Background and purpose: Major histocompatibility antigens are the most polymorphic components of the immune system. The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of human leukocyte antigens (HLA) in a population in Mazandaran province, Iran. Materials and methods: In a cross sectional study, peripheral blood samples were obtained from 550 people in Immunogenetics Research Center af...