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				<PublisherName>Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences</PublisherName>
				<JournalTitle>Journal of Applied Biotechnology Reports</JournalTitle>
				<Issn>2322-1186</Issn>
				<Volume>13</Volume>
				<Issue>1</Issue>
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					<Year>2026</Year>
					<Month>03</Month>
					<Day>30</Day>
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<ArticleTitle>Cellular Receptors and their Associated Factors for SARS-CoV-2 Entry Designing Susceptible Cells: A review</ArticleTitle>
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			<LastPage>1898</LastPage>
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					<FirstName>Seyed Kiarash</FirstName>
					<LastName>Aghayan</LastName>
<Affiliation>Applied Virology Research Center, Biomedicine Technologies Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0002-8165-1344</Identifier>

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<Author>
					<FirstName>Mohammad Reza</FirstName>
					<LastName>Heydari</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Veterinary Medicine, Shabestar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shabestar, Iran</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0009-0003-4837-4298</Identifier>

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<Author>
					<FirstName>Amir</FirstName>
					<LastName>Yousefkhany</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Veterinary Medicine, Shabestar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shabestar, Iran</Affiliation>

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<Author>
					<FirstName>Yousef</FirstName>
					<LastName>Tarvedizadeh</LastName>
<Affiliation>Biology Research Center, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Imam Hussein University, Tehran, Iran</Affiliation>

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<Author>
					<FirstName>Majid</FirstName>
					<LastName>Mirzaei Nodooshan</LastName>
<Affiliation>Applied Virology Research Center, Biomedicine Technologies Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0002-8180-1031</Identifier>

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<Author>
					<FirstName>Ali</FirstName>
					<LastName>Salimi Jeda</LastName>
<Affiliation>Applied Virology Research Center, Biomedicine Technologies Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0003-3197-9509</Identifier>

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<Author>
					<FirstName>Hadi</FirstName>
					<LastName>Esmaeili Gouvarchin Ghaleh</LastName>
<Affiliation>Applied Virology Research Center, Biomedicine Technologies Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0001-8562-2295</Identifier>

</Author>
<Author>
					<FirstName>Mostafa</FirstName>
					<LastName>Eslami Mahmoudabadi</LastName>
<Affiliation>Students Research Committee, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0009-0005-1568-5393</Identifier>

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				<PubDate PubStatus="received">
					<Year>2025</Year>
					<Month>04</Month>
					<Day>22</Day>
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		<Abstract>&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19, emerged in late 2019 and rapidly evolved into a significant global health crisis, impacting millions of individuals worldwide. Like other respiratory viruses, SARS-CoV-2 depends on specific cellular receptors to infiltrate host cells and initiate the infection process. To effectively combat this virus, it is essential to thoroughly understand the intricate interactions between viral attachment factors and these cellular receptors. This analysis explores the various cellular receptors involved in the infection process of SARS-CoV-2 and examines the complex interactions between the virus and its host cells. We emphasize the critical components that facilitate the virus&#039;s entry into host cells and consider potential strategies to modify receptor expression, thereby enhancing susceptibility to infection. Gaining insights into these receptors and their associated components is vital for developing effective animal models, which can significantly aid in research efforts. Ultimately, this understanding will contribute to the creation of targeted therapeutic interventions and preventive measures against COVID-19 and similar viral infections.&lt;/span&gt; </Abstract>
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				<PublisherName>Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences</PublisherName>
				<JournalTitle>Journal of Applied Biotechnology Reports</JournalTitle>
				<Issn>2322-1186</Issn>
				<Volume>13</Volume>
				<Issue>1</Issue>
				<PubDate PubStatus="epublish">
					<Year>2026</Year>
					<Month>03</Month>
					<Day>30</Day>
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<ArticleTitle>The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Biotechnology: A Comprehensive Review</ArticleTitle>
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			<FirstPage>1899</FirstPage>
			<LastPage>1921</LastPage>
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<Author>
					<FirstName>Akash</FirstName>
					<LastName>Phillip</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Biotechnology, IIMT University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0009-0004-6067-512X</Identifier>

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				<PubDate PubStatus="received">
					<Year>2025</Year>
					<Month>05</Month>
					<Day>14</Day>
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		<Abstract>&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming biotechnology, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for innovation across the life sciences. As the complexity and volume of biological data continue to grow, AI-powered tools are revolutionizing how we understand, design, and manipulate biological systems. This review provides a comprehensive examination of how AI is reshaping core biotechnological domains, from drug discovery, protein structure prediction, and multi-omics integration to synthetic biology, genome editing, bioprocess optimization, and personalized medicine. Advances such as AlphaFold, generative models for molecular design, and digital twins underscore AI’s pivotal role in accelerating research, improving precision, and enabling real-time decision-making. The integration of AI with robotics, microfluidics, and lab automation further enhances high-throughput experimentation and reproducibility. In addition to technical advancements, this review addresses ethical, legal, and regulatory challenges, including data bias, algorithmic transparency, and biosecurity concerns. This review also highlights future frontiers such as AI-enabled organoid modeling, foundation models for biology, and sustainable applications in biomanufacturing and environmental biotechnology.&lt;/span&gt; </Abstract>
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<Journal>
				<PublisherName>Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences</PublisherName>
				<JournalTitle>Journal of Applied Biotechnology Reports</JournalTitle>
				<Issn>2322-1186</Issn>
				<Volume>13</Volume>
				<Issue>1</Issue>
				<PubDate PubStatus="epublish">
					<Year>2026</Year>
					<Month>03</Month>
					<Day>30</Day>
				</PubDate>
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<ArticleTitle>High-Yield Production and Purification of Recombinant Glucagon in Escherichia coli Using TRX Tag</ArticleTitle>
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			<FirstPage>1922</FirstPage>
			<LastPage>1927</LastPage>
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					<FirstName>Hamid</FirstName>
					<LastName>Bakherad</LastName>

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						<Affiliation>Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran</Affiliation>
						</AffiliationInfo>

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						<Affiliation>Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran</Affiliation>
						</AffiliationInfo>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0002-6740-4267</Identifier>

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<Author>
					<FirstName>Alireza</FirstName>
					<LastName>Abedi</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0003-0569-8922</Identifier>

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				<PubDate PubStatus="received">
					<Year>2025</Year>
					<Month>03</Month>
					<Day>18</Day>
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		<Abstract>&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;Glucagon is a 29-amino acid peptide hormone with a molecular weight of 3,485 Da. It plays a critical role in increasing blood glucose levels, reducing involuntary gastrointestinal (GI) motility, and facilitating digestion. Intravenous administration of glucagon is widely utilized for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia in both pediatric and adult diabetic patients. Furthermore, glucagon is employed as a diagnostic agent in radiological procedures to temporarily inhibit GI motility in adult patients. In this study, we aimed to produce and purify glucagon using the TRX tag in &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;E. coli&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;BL21 (DE3).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Materials and Methods:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;In this study, the glucagon gene, fused with His and TRX tags, was cloned. The recombinant plasmid was subsequently introduced into &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;E. coli&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;BL21 (DE3) cells, and recombinant protein expression was analyzed following bacterial culture in Luria-Bertani (LB) medium. Following protein expression, an initial purification was conducted through several inclusion body (IB) wash steps, effectively eliminating most protein impurities. In the subsequent step, a Ni-NTA column was employed to achieve further purification, yielding a protein of high purity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;The expression and purification procedures were optimized, resulting in the glucagon yield from this study using a shake flask (batch system) of approximately 16 mg/L. To facilitate the separation of the TRX tag from glucagon, enterokinase was employed as a cleavage enzyme. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusions:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;The results indicated that the construct designed to produce glucagon had an acceptable production rate (16 mg/L), as well as enterokinase exhibited non-specific cleavage of the recombinant construct, rendering it unsuitable for this purpose. Therefore, TEV protease should be used as an alternative enzyme for effective tag removal in protein structure.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</Abstract>
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				<PublisherName>Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences</PublisherName>
				<JournalTitle>Journal of Applied Biotechnology Reports</JournalTitle>
				<Issn>2322-1186</Issn>
				<Volume>13</Volume>
				<Issue>1</Issue>
				<PubDate PubStatus="epublish">
					<Year>2026</Year>
					<Month>03</Month>
					<Day>01</Day>
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<ArticleTitle>Expression of Mesophilic-Alkali-Stable Catalase Hydroperoxidase II from Staphylococcus equorum in Escherichia coli BL21(DE3)</ArticleTitle>
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			<FirstPage>1928</FirstPage>
			<LastPage>1939</LastPage>
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					<FirstName>Rahma</FirstName>
					<LastName>Ziska</LastName>

						<AffiliationInfo>
						<Affiliation>Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung 40132, Indonesia</Affiliation>
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						<Affiliation>Faculty of Pharmacy, Bhakti Kencana University, Bandung 40614, Indonesia</Affiliation>
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<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0001-6939-0535</Identifier>

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<Author>
					<FirstName>Catur</FirstName>
					<LastName>Riani</LastName>
<Affiliation>Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung 40132, Indonesia</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0001-7082-0264</Identifier>

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<Author>
					<FirstName>Ratna Annisa</FirstName>
					<LastName>Utami</LastName>
<Affiliation>Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung 40132, Indonesia</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0002-5660-9961</Identifier>

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<Author>
					<FirstName>Diky</FirstName>
					<LastName>Mudhakir</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung 40132, Indonesia</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0002-1081-5241</Identifier>

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				<PubDate PubStatus="received">
					<Year>2024</Year>
					<Month>11</Month>
					<Day>11</Day>
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		<Abstract>&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;Catalase is a widely used enzyme with numerous advantages in industrial, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications. This study elucidates the characteristics of recombinant catalase hydroperoxidase II (rHPIISeq) from &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;Staphylococcus equorum&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Materials and Methods:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;A synthetic gene of catalase &lt;em&gt;(&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;hpII&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;)&lt;/em&gt; was expressed in &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Escherichia coli&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;BL21(DE3). The gene was codon-optimized and cloned commercially into vector pET-15b. Gene expression was performed under 0.5 mM of isopropyl-&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle3&quot;&gt;β&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;-D-1-thiogalactopyranoside (IPTG) induction for 24 hours at 25 °C. The soluble recombinant catalase, rHPIISeq, was partially purified using ammonium sulfate precipitation followed by dialysis. Its activity was measured at 440 nm using a UV-visible spectrophotometer. Additionally, the effects of pH and temperature on the enzyme activity and stability were evaluated by incubating the enzyme across various pH levels and temperatures.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;The pET-15b_HPIISeq recombinant plasmid was successfully constructed. The optimized gene of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;hpII&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;consisted of 1,989 bp and encoded the rHPIISeq protein with a size of 75.22 kDa. The yield of soluble rHPIISeq was 9.73 mg in 1 L culture with 1.5–1.6 g of wet weight bacterial mass. Notably, approximately 90% of the produced protein formed inclusion bodies (IBs). Following partial purification, a 7-fold increase in the purification of soluble rHPIISeq was achieved using 40% ammonium sulfate precipitation, resulting in a purity level of about 60% with a yield of 93.7%. The enzyme exhibits optimal activity at a pH of 7 and a temperature of 40 &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle4&quot;&gt;°&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;C, and it remains stable within a pH range of 6 to 10 at temperatures between 20 &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle4&quot;&gt;°&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;C and 50 &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle4&quot;&gt;°&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;C.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusions:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;This recombinant catalase is proposed as a mesophilic-alkali-stable enzyme, which is potentially beneficial for industrial applications, particularly in processes under alkaline conditions and a wide range of temperatures.&lt;/span&gt; </Abstract>
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				<PublisherName>Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences</PublisherName>
				<JournalTitle>Journal of Applied Biotechnology Reports</JournalTitle>
				<Issn>2322-1186</Issn>
				<Volume>13</Volume>
				<Issue>1</Issue>
				<PubDate PubStatus="epublish">
					<Year>2026</Year>
					<Month>03</Month>
					<Day>30</Day>
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<ArticleTitle>Impact of Allium ursinum Extract on the Metabolism of Diabetic Mice: An NMR-Based Approach to Uncover Glucose-Regulating Mechanisms</ArticleTitle>
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			<FirstPage>1940</FirstPage>
			<LastPage>1952</LastPage>
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<Author>
					<FirstName>Zohreh</FirstName>
					<LastName>Rahimi</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Laboratory Sciences, Bab.C., Islamic Azad University, Babol, Iran</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0009-0004-6372-9963</Identifier>

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<Author>
					<FirstName>Zeynab</FirstName>
					<LastName>Pezeshki</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Laboratory Sciences, Bab.C., Islamic Azad University, Babol, Iran</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0009-0009-5779-1409</Identifier>

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<Author>
					<FirstName>Saeed</FirstName>
					<LastName>Alinejad Moallem</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Laboratory Sciences, Bab.C., Islamic Azad University, Babol, Iran</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0002-3934-5845</Identifier>

</Author>
<Author>
					<FirstName>Fatereh</FirstName>
					<LastName>Rezaei</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Biology, Bab.C., Islamic Azad University, Babol, Iran</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0002-5890-4075</Identifier>

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<Author>
					<FirstName>Taher</FirstName>
					<LastName>Elmi</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0002-4247-4445</Identifier>

</Author>
<Author>
					<FirstName>Mostafa</FirstName>
					<LastName>Akbariqomi</LastName>
<Affiliation>Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, New Health Technologies Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0002-3533-2393</Identifier>

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				<PubDate PubStatus="received">
					<Year>2025</Year>
					<Month>09</Month>
					<Day>27</Day>
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		<Abstract>&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Allium ursinum&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;(&lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;A. ursinum&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;) is a medicinal plant recognized for its wide range of therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidiabetic activities. Nevertheless, the precise metabolic mechanisms underlying antidiabetic effects remain insufficiently understood. In this study, we aimed to investigate the hypoglycemic effects of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;A. ursinum&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;hydro-methanolic extract and characterize the associated metabolic changes in diabetic Balb/C mice. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;Materials and Methods: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;Hydro-methanolic extract of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;A. ursinum&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;was prepared, and then its polar and volatile constituents were identified using Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, respectively. Forty mice were allocated into control groups (healthy, diabetic + solvent, and diabetic + metformin) and experimental groups receiving different doses of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;A. ursinum&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;extract. Treatments were administered for 21 consecutive days, after which blood glucose levels were assessed, and the effective doses (ED&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;sub&gt;50&lt;/sub&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;and ED&lt;/span&gt;&lt;sub&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;90&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/sub&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;) were calculated. To assess metabolic changes associated with the hypoglycemic effects, serum samples were analyzed using proton nuclear magnetic resonance (&lt;/span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;1&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;H-NMR)-based metabolomics. Hepatic and renal toxicity were evaluated by enzymatic assay and histopathological examinations. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;The administration of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;A. ursinum&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;at tested doses led to a significant decrease in blood glucose levels in diabetic mice (160 mg/kg). These hypoglycemic effects were accompanied by notable changes in the serum metabolic profile, affecting pathways such as ketone body synthesis and degradation, D-glutamate metabolism, pyruvate metabolism, glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, arginine biosynthesis, and the tricarboxylic acid cycle. Importantly, no evidence of liver or kidney toxicity was observed at the higher dose (ED&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;sub&gt;90&lt;/sub&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;= 141 mg/kg). &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusions:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;This study showed that &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;A. ursinum&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;has antidiabetic effects and highlighted the role of metabolite changes in diabetes pathophysiology. Hence, the glucose-lowering metabolites identified could be potential targets for the development of future antidiabetic treatments.&lt;/span&gt; </Abstract>
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<Journal>
				<PublisherName>Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences</PublisherName>
				<JournalTitle>Journal of Applied Biotechnology Reports</JournalTitle>
				<Issn>2322-1186</Issn>
				<Volume>13</Volume>
				<Issue>1</Issue>
				<PubDate PubStatus="epublish">
					<Year>2026</Year>
					<Month>03</Month>
					<Day>30</Day>
				</PubDate>
			</Journal>
<ArticleTitle>Comparative Analysis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Different Clinical Sources Using Whole Genome Sequencing and Bioinformatics</ArticleTitle>
<VernacularTitle></VernacularTitle>
			<FirstPage>1953</FirstPage>
			<LastPage>1962</LastPage>
			<ELocationID EIdType="pii">242582</ELocationID>
			
<ELocationID EIdType="doi">10.30491/jabr.2025.555514.1934</ELocationID>
			
			<Language>EN</Language>
<AuthorList>
<Author>
					<FirstName>Ansejam</FirstName>
					<LastName>Yaaqop Khadem</LastName>
<Affiliation>College of Education for Pure Science, Diyala University, Diyala, Iraq</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0009-0004-2267-8530</Identifier>

</Author>
<Author>
					<FirstName>Munim</FirstName>
					<LastName>Radwan Ali</LastName>
<Affiliation>College of Science, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0003-0989-0620</Identifier>

</Author>
<Author>
					<FirstName>Ali</FirstName>
					<LastName>Jaffar Saleem</LastName>
<Affiliation>College of Education for Pure Science, Diyala University, Diyala, Iraq</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0001-5758-1895</Identifier>

</Author>
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				<PublicationType>Journal Article</PublicationType>
			<History>
				<PubDate PubStatus="received">
					<Year>2025</Year>
					<Month>10</Month>
					<Day>26</Day>
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		<Abstract>&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;This study aimed to evaluate the antibiotic resistance patterns, virulence characteristics, and genetic and epidemiological relationships of clinical isolates of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Pseudomonas aeruginosa&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;obtained from various sources in hospitals and clinics in the city of Baqubah, Iraq.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Materials and Methods:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;P. aeruginosa&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;isolates (n = 80) were tested for antimicrobial susceptibility. Eight isolates, selected for diversity, underwent Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS). Analyses included the identification of Antibiotic Resistance Genes (ARGs), antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Mechanism, Multi-Locus Sequence Typing (MLST), and Virulence Factors (VFs). A biofilm production assay was performed, and results were correlated with resistance patterns.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;High resistance rates were observed for the isolates, with the majority being multi-drug resistant: MDR 42.5%, XDR 27.5%, and PDR 10%. The highest resistance rates were recorded against Piperacillin (97.5%) and Polymyxin B (97.5%). Statistically significant resistance was also documented against Cefepime (70%, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;p&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;= 0.0003) and Meropenem (36.3%, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;p&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;= 0.013). 100% of the isolates were biofilm producers (68.75% strong, 31.25% moderate). Statistical analysis revealed a significant correlation between resistance patterns (MDR/XDR/PDR) and the capacity for strong biofilm formation (X squared = 18, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;p&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;= 0.0004). Using MLST and WGS, the spread of high-risk clones was confirmed: ST-235 (in PA4 and PA18) and ST-244 (in PA7 and PA40). A substantial accumulation of ARGs was identified. Isolate PA 56 (ST-654) carried the most dangerous combination: bla_NDM-1, bla_KPC-2 (carbapenemases), and rmtF (high-level aminoglycoside resistance). The core set of essential VFs (such as the Type III Secretion System (TTSS), Exotoxin A, and Quorum Sensing) was conserved across all eight isolates.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusions:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;Findings confirm widespread Multidrug-Resistant &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;P. aeruginosa &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;in Iraqi hospitals, driven by high-risk international clones and acquired &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;carbapenemase&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;genes. The combination of Mobile Genetic Elements (MGEs) in resistance transfer and strong biofilm formation presents a major therapeutic and epidemiological challenge, necessitating strict genomic surveillance and infection control. However, these findings are based on a local, small-scale comparison.&lt;/span&gt; </Abstract>
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<Journal>
				<PublisherName>Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences</PublisherName>
				<JournalTitle>Journal of Applied Biotechnology Reports</JournalTitle>
				<Issn>2322-1186</Issn>
				<Volume>13</Volume>
				<Issue>1</Issue>
				<PubDate PubStatus="epublish">
					<Year>2026</Year>
					<Month>03</Month>
					<Day>30</Day>
				</PubDate>
			</Journal>
<ArticleTitle>Bifidobacterium bifidum Supernatant Affects the Expression of Apoptosis Gene in Caco-2 Cells Infected with Pathogenic Group B Streptococcus</ArticleTitle>
<VernacularTitle></VernacularTitle>
			<FirstPage>1963</FirstPage>
			<LastPage>1971</LastPage>
			<ELocationID EIdType="pii">242583</ELocationID>
			
<ELocationID EIdType="doi">10.30491/jabr.2025.497733.1825</ELocationID>
			
			<Language>EN</Language>
<AuthorList>
<Author>
					<FirstName>Uosef</FirstName>
					<LastName>Ramezani</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Microbiology, Ar.C., Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran</Affiliation>

</Author>
<Author>
					<FirstName>Kumarss</FirstName>
					<LastName>Amini</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Microbiology, Sav.C., Islamic Azad University, Saveh, Iran</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0002-6419-3417</Identifier>

</Author>
<Author>
					<FirstName>Parvaneh</FirstName>
					<LastName>Jafari</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Microbiology, Ar.C., Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0003-2771-9309</Identifier>

</Author>
<Author>
					<FirstName>Farzaneh</FirstName>
					<LastName>Tafvizi</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Biology, Pa.C., Islamic Azad University, Parand, Iran</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0002-3595-5021</Identifier>

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				<PubDate PubStatus="received">
					<Year>2025</Year>
					<Month>01</Month>
					<Day>03</Day>
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		<Abstract>&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;Group B &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Streptococcus&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;(GBS) is a significant pathogen associated with a range of infections, including those of the reproductive tract. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;Bifidobacterium&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;,&lt;/em&gt; a beneficial gut microorganism, has shown promise in various health applications. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and genetic characteristics of GBS among Iranian women with vaginitis. Subsequently, the study explored the anticancer potential of&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bifidobacterium bifidum&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;supernatant (BS) against GBS-infected colorectal adenocarcinoma cells (Caco-2) by examining its impact on apoptosis-related gene expression. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Materials and Methods:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;Firstly, the prevalence and genetic characteristics (virulence factor and serotype distribution) of GBS were thoroughly examined among women with vaginitis in Iran. Subsequently, Caco-2 cells were initially infected with pathogenic strains of GBS, followed by an investigation into the anticancer properties of BS on the expression of two apoptosis-related genes (&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bcl-2&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;Casp-3&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;) in these cells at the IC&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;sub&gt;50&lt;/sub&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;concentration. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;High prevalence rates of GBS (60 out of 235 (25.53%)) were detected. The dominant serotype was Ib (13.33&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle3&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;%) followed by serotype II (8.33%). The most common virulence genes were &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;lmb&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;(100%), &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;pavA&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;(100%), &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;fbsB&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;(100%), &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;fbsA&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;(78.33%), &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;pI-1&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;(91.66%), and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;pI-2a&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;(95%). Notably, the expression of the anti-apoptotic gene &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bcl-2&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;decreased, while the pro-apoptotic gene &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Casp-3&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;increased significantly following BS treatment. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusions:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;These findings strongly suggest the anticancer properties of BS, potentially influencing key cellular pathways that regulate cancer cell survival and apoptosis. However, to gain a more comprehensive understanding and validate the findings, additional research, particularly clinical studies, is essential.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</Abstract>
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				<PublisherName>Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences</PublisherName>
				<JournalTitle>Journal of Applied Biotechnology Reports</JournalTitle>
				<Issn>2322-1186</Issn>
				<Volume>13</Volume>
				<Issue>1</Issue>
				<PubDate PubStatus="epublish">
					<Year>2026</Year>
					<Month>03</Month>
					<Day>30</Day>
				</PubDate>
			</Journal>
<ArticleTitle>The Impact of Genetic Variations on Immune Dysregulation and Inflammatory Response in Pneumonia</ArticleTitle>
<VernacularTitle></VernacularTitle>
			<FirstPage>1972</FirstPage>
			<LastPage>1981</LastPage>
			<ELocationID EIdType="pii">242585</ELocationID>
			
<ELocationID EIdType="doi">10.30491/jabr.2026.574287.1982</ELocationID>
			
			<Language>EN</Language>
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<Author>
					<FirstName>Oras</FirstName>
					<LastName>Naji Hamad</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, University of Misan, Maysan, Iraq</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0009-0007-7141-3493</Identifier>

</Author>
<Author>
					<FirstName>Nusaibah</FirstName>
					<LastName>Khalid Saddam</LastName>

						<AffiliationInfo>
						<Affiliation>Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, University of Misan, Maysan, Iraq</Affiliation>
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						<AffiliationInfo>
						<Affiliation>Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Misan, Maysan, Iraq</Affiliation>
						</AffiliationInfo>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0009-0002-5926-6463</Identifier>

</Author>
<Author>
					<FirstName>Manar</FirstName>
					<LastName>Naji Hamad</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Science, College of Basic Education, Wasit University, Kut, Iraq</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0009-0004-7914-7474</Identifier>

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				<PubDate PubStatus="received">
					<Year>2026</Year>
					<Month>02</Month>
					<Day>06</Day>
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		<Abstract>&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;Pneumonia remains an important medical issue, associated with various illnesses and deaths, and is strongly dependent on host defense mechanisms. Polymorphisms in immune-regulating genes may affect the production and secretion of certain cytokines, thereby increasing the inflammatory response during an infection. This study aimed to establish the association between inflammatory cytokines, immune-related polymorphisms, and inflammatory marker expression in patients with pneumonia.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Materials and Methods:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;One hundred twenty-two patients with pneumonia and thirty healthy controls were enrolled at Baghdad Medical City Teaching Hospital from March to August 2025. Their serum cytokine and inflammatory marker levels were determined using ELISA. Polymorphisms in the genes &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;IL6&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;,&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;IL10&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;,&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;TLR4&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;,&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;NLRP3&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;,&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;IFN&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;-&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle3&quot;&gt;γ&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;,&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;CRP&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;were studied using PCR and qPCR.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;Pneumonia patients (n = 122) had significantly increased IL-6 (118.4 ± 35.7 vs. 16.2 ± 5.9 pg/ml), TNF-&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle3&quot;&gt;α &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;(92.5 ± 28.6 vs. 14.8 ± 4.5 pg/ml), and CRP levels (76.2 ± 20.5 vs. 6.1 ± 3.0 mg/L) compared to controls (n = 30; all &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;p&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt; 0.001) and negative correlations between these mediators and IL-10 (r = -0.45).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusions:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;The immune and inflammatory responses in the patients&#039; bodies are shown to become extensively unregulated and overactive as a result of IL6 and TLR4 cytokine expression and production, which are directly related to the severity of pneumonia.&lt;/span&gt; </Abstract>
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				<PublisherName>Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences</PublisherName>
				<JournalTitle>Journal of Applied Biotechnology Reports</JournalTitle>
				<Issn>2322-1186</Issn>
				<Volume>13</Volume>
				<Issue>1</Issue>
				<PubDate PubStatus="epublish">
					<Year>2026</Year>
					<Month>03</Month>
					<Day>30</Day>
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<ArticleTitle>Evaluation of Biodiesel Productivity from Candida parapsilosis Isolated from Marine Sediments of Khor Al-Zubair in Basra, Iraq</ArticleTitle>
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			<FirstPage>1982</FirstPage>
			<LastPage>1989</LastPage>
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					<FirstName>Waad Blaasm</FirstName>
					<LastName>Abd Alsada</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Biology, College of Education, Qurna University of Basra, Basra, Iraq</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0009-0006-4938-9936</Identifier>

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<Author>
					<FirstName>Ismaal Jmia</FirstName>
					<LastName>Abas</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Biology, College of Education, Qurna University of Basra, Basra, Iraq</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0000-0003-0791-6778</Identifier>

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					<Year>2026</Year>
					<Month>01</Month>
					<Day>21</Day>
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		<Abstract>&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;The increasing environmental impact of fossil fuel consumption has intensified the search for sustainable biofuel alternatives. Oleaginous yeasts are promising microbial sources for biodiesel production due to their ability to accumulate intracellular lipids. This study evaluated lipid production and biodiesel potential of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Candida parapsilosis&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;isolated from marine sediments of Khor Al-Zubair, Basrah, Iraq. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Materials and Methods:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;Seawater samples were collected from Al-Faw Port, Khor Al-Zubair Port, and Shatt Al-Arab (Arvandrud in Persia). Yeast isolates were identified morphologically and molecularly using ITS1–ITS4 primers, with 99.60% sequence similarity to &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;C. parapsilosis&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;(NCBI accession PX091468). Lipid accumulation was induced under nitrogen-limited conditions. Dried biomass was quantified, lipids were extracted using Soxhlet with hexane, and fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) were produced by acid-catalyzed esterification. FAME composition was analyzed by GC-MS, and the cetane number (CN) was calculated.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;The isolate produced 2.260 g/L of dried biomass and 0.6740 g of extracted lipid, corresponding to 29.81% lipid content. Total FAME yield reached 93.11%. Unsaturated fatty acids accounted for 69.48%, with oleic acid (C18:1) predominating at 61.79%, whereas saturated fatty acids constituted 23.63%. The calculated cetane number was 61.29.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusions:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Candida parapsilosis&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle2&quot;&gt;demonstrated substantial lipid accumulation and high FAME conversion efficiency, producing biodiesel-compatible fatty acid profiles with a favorable cetane number. These findings support its potential as a sustainable microbial source for biodiesel production.&lt;/span&gt; </Abstract>
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				<PublisherName>Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences</PublisherName>
				<JournalTitle>Journal of Applied Biotechnology Reports</JournalTitle>
				<Issn>2322-1186</Issn>
				<Volume>13</Volume>
				<Issue>1</Issue>
				<PubDate PubStatus="epublish">
					<Year>2026</Year>
					<Month>03</Month>
					<Day>30</Day>
				</PubDate>
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<ArticleTitle>SATB2–Ki67 Axis: Toward Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Prognostic Models in Colorectal Cancer</ArticleTitle>
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			<FirstPage>1990</FirstPage>
			<LastPage>1992</LastPage>
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<ELocationID EIdType="doi">10.30491/jabr.2025.557020.1938</ELocationID>
			
			<Language>EN</Language>
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<Author>
					<FirstName>Piruz</FirstName>
					<LastName>Shadbash</LastName>

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						<Affiliation>Basic and Molecular Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and
Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran</Affiliation>
						</AffiliationInfo>

						<AffiliationInfo>
						<Affiliation>Department of Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti
University, Tehran, Iran</Affiliation>
						</AffiliationInfo>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0009-0008-1328-482X</Identifier>

</Author>
<Author>
					<FirstName>Marzieh</FirstName>
					<LastName>Bahari Babadi</LastName>
<Affiliation>Department of Biochemistry, Medical School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran</Affiliation>
<Identifier Source="ORCID">0009-0002-9280-389X</Identifier>

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					<Year>2025</Year>
					<Month>11</Month>
					<Day>02</Day>
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		<Abstract>&lt;span class=&quot;fontstyle0&quot;&gt;The convergence of molecular pathology and artificial intelligence (AI) has begun redefining prognostic assessment in colorectal cancer (CRC). The recent study by Kareem et al. (2025) in the Journal of Applied Biotechnology Reports underscores the prognostic potential of combined SATB2 and Ki67 expression in predicting progression-free survival among CRC patients. Beyond its biomarker significance, the SATB2–Ki67 axis embodies a paradigm shift in digital oncology, linking chromatin architecture and cellular proliferation with image-based analytics and computational modeling. This commentary discusses how integrating immunohistochemical (IHC) signatures of SATB2 and Ki67 into AI-driven histopathological platforms could transform CRC prognostication, enabling precision risk stratification, digital biomarker scoring, and personalized therapeutic guidance. We further explore how deep learning algorithms, multiplex IHC, and radiogenomic data fusion could optimize SATB2–Ki67–based predictive models for next-generation oncology practice.&lt;/span&gt; </Abstract>
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