Zargar , Mohsen

Department of Microbiology, School of Basic Science, Qum Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran

[ 1 ] - Design, Production, and Evaluation of Virosomes from H1N1 Influenza Virus

Background: The last two decades witnessed the spread of the first generation of influenza viruses. Influenza virosomes are promising tools in vaccine and immunotherapy programs because of their applications in various medical fields. The aim of the present study was to construct cationic virosomes derived from influenza virus using dialyzable detergent (DCPC) and cationic lipid (DOTAP) in vit...

[ 2 ] - The Cytotoxicity Effect of Extracted Pigment from Haloarcula sp. on MDA-MB-468 Breast Cancer Cell Line

Background: Halophilic microorganisms have the potential to produce new biomolecules, including anti-cancer compounds, for medical applications. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the anti-cancer properties of pigments extracted from native Iranian halophilic Archaeon. Materials and Methods: Pigment extract of Haloarcula sp. previously isolated and identified from Aran-Bidgol Lake was e...