Mohammad-Reza Sarookani

Full Prof. of Cell and Molecular Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran

[ 1 ] - Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Serum and Saliva of Oral Lichen Planus and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients

Background:Oral lichen planus (OLP) is considered as a potentially malignant disorder and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) may play a key role in cancer development. The aim of this study was to compare serum and saliva VEGF among patients with OLP, oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and a healthy control group. Methods:A cross sectional study was pe...

[ 2 ] - مقایسه دو روش تشخیصی کشت و آزمون تکثیری 16srDNA در شناسایی باکتری های مایع مغزی نخاعی بیماران مشکوک به مننژیت باکتریایی در قزوین

Background and purpose: Early and accurate diagnosis of bacterial meningitis is critical concern. Optimum and rapid laboratory facilities are not routinely available for detecting the etiologic agents of meningitis. The objective of this study was the comparison of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay with culture, for the detection of bacteria in CSF samples from patients suspected of menin...

[ 3 ] - Molecular Spectrum of Beta-Globin Mutations in Transfusion-Dependent Patients with Thalassemia in Qazvin Province, Iran

Background: Beta thalassemia is a common inherited disease, resulting from one or more of 200 different mutations in the beta-globin gene. Qazvin province has attracted migrations of several different populations due to industrialization during the past five decades. The aim of this study was to define the molecular spectrum of beta-thalassemia mutations in Qazvin province. Methods: Ethylen dia...