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Medicinal plants Melissa officinalis (M. officinalis), Atropa belladonna (A. belladonna), and Artemisia siberia (A. siberia) have been widely used in traditional medicine in Iran and other countries due to their numerous ethno-pharmacological effects. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to compare the sedative and pre-anesthetic effects of, M. officinali, A. belladonna, A. siberia and diazepam in rats. For this purpose, during an experimental study, 150 female Wistar rats which were allocated into different experimental groups received intra-peritoneal injections of 150, 300 and 450 mg per kilogram of A. belladonna extract, 50, 200 and 350 mg per kilogram of M. officinalis extract, 100, 200 and 400 mg per kilogram of A. siberia extract, 1.2 mg per kilogram of the drug diazepam and equal volumes of the chemical substance dimethyl sulfoxide as placebo. The obtained results showed a significant increase in the duration of sleep induced by ketamine, as well as a significant increase in the treatment groups with higher doses of the extract (pA. belladonna, A. siberia, and M. officinalis plant extracts respectively. According to the results, extracts of A. belladonna, A. siberia, and M. officinalis have significant sedative and pre-anesthetic effects.

Because of emerging opportunities for cancer immunotherapy, the capacity to suppress the immune system in order to cure and eradicate cancer is currently a topic of intense study. When the bone marrow microenvironment is exposed to immune suppression, leukemia cells result in the immune system's inability to eliminate malignant cells. To get a better understanding of the immunological possibilities associated with leukemia, clinical trials have explored immunotherapy techniques such as T cell activators, checkpoint inhibitors, antibody medicinal molecules, and cell treatments. One of the most important immune pathways is the programmed cell death 1 (PD1) protein. PD1 is expressed on the surface of T-cells and controls immune reactions. CD274, B7–H1, or PD-L1 are expressed by cells of the myeloid lineage, including macrophages, dendritic cells, effector CD8+ T cells, tumor cells, and tumor-associated suppressor cells. Expression of PD-L1 molecule in cancer has been associated to worse prognosis and resistance to anti-cancer therapies in several malignancies. In this review, we update on the expression of PD-1 molecule in malignant hematological tumor cells and describe these molecules which inhibit the immune response to cancer cells. We provide an overview of the current scientific advancements, the significance of immunotherapy strategies and highlighting the potential for further development in targeting this specific molecule. Additionally, ascertaining if PD-1/PD-L1 can be a reliable prognostic for blood cancer diagnosis.

Background: Prostate cancer (PCa), as the fifth leading cause of death, is the second most common cancer diagnosis in men worldwide. Human papillomavirus (HPV) can potentially contribute to PCa development and chronic inflammation. HPV infection leads to malignant and benign lesions in the genital areas of men and women. The data on the role of HPV in PCa development is contradictory. Objective: This study aims to investigate the frequency of HPV in PCa samples in hospitals in Tabriz City, Iran. Methods: This study was conducted in a cross-sectional descriptive manner. Paraffin tissue blocks including 50 patients with primary prostate adenocarcinoma and 50 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) were selected from Tabriz hospitals. All samples were examined for the presence of HPV16/18 by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method. Findings: 3 out of 50 PCa patients are infected with HPV18. None of the benign and malignant prostate samples are infected with HPV 16. Therefore, in our study, no connection exists between HPV and PCa. The Mean±SD age of HPV positive samples was 61.33±11.50 years. Conclusion: The result of this research does not support the role of HPV in the development of PCa. Therefore, additional studies are necessary to clarify the possible role of HPV in prostate carcinogenesis.

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The Epstein-Barr viwrus (EBV) is a common herpesvirus that affects more than 90% of people worldwide. Even while EBV infections are frequently asymptomatic, they can cause autoimmune diseases and a number of cancers, especially in those with impaired immune systems. The intricate relationships between EBV and other coinfecting pathogens, including as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), human papilloma virus (HPV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Plasmodium species, are examined in this study. We investigated the fundamental processes of these coinfections, their effects on the course of the disease, and their practical ramifications. The study reviewed how co-infections with EBV might modify immune responses, promote oncogenesis, and make treatment plans more challenging. In this review, we also discussed current therapeutic strategies, such as targeted molecular interventions, EBV vaccines, and adoptive T-cell therapy. The review underscores the need for more research to provide more focused and effective therapies that address the mutually reinforcing effects of numerous infections in disorders linked with EBV.

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the antibiotic resistance patterns and prevalence of carbapenemase genes in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates in different clinical samples from Tabriz city, northwestern Iran. Results This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Microbiology, Islamic Azad University, Ahar Branch, Iran, in 2020. K. pneumoniae isolates were collected from different clinical samples, including blood, wounds, sputum, and urine. The isolates were identified using a series of standard bacteriological tests. Antibiotic resistance was determined by the disc diffusion method. The presence of bla VIM, bla NDM, bla KPC, bla OXA, and bla IMP genes were screened by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). A total of 100 non-duplicated K. pneumoniae isolates were collected from 57 urine samples, 27 blood samples, 13 wound samples, and 3 sputum samples. Overall, 70.0% of the samples were from inpatients, while 30.0% were from outpatients. The most resistance rate was related to ampicillin (94.0%), while the lowest resistance rate was related to imipenem (18.0%) and meropenem (20.0%). Overall, 25.0% of the isolates were carbapenem-resistant, of which 13.0% were resistant to both imipenem and meropenem. The PCR showed the total prevalence of 23.0% for carbapenemase genes, including 18.0% for bla KPC, 3.0% for bla VIM, 1.0% for bla IMP, and 1.0% for bla OXA gene. The bla NDM gene was not detected in any isolate. The prevalence of carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae isolates was relatively lower in northwestern Iran than in other regions of the country. However, special attention should be paid to the proper use of antibiotics, particularly carbapenems, to prevent further spread of antibiotic resistance and its related genes.