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Dynamic analysis of magnetic nanoparticles crossing cell membrane
, Article Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials ; Volume 429 , 2017 , Pages 372-378 ; 03048853 (ISSN) ; Shamloo, A ; Ghafar Zadeh, E ; Alasty, A ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2017
Abstract
Nowadays, nanoparticles (NPs) are used in a variety of biomedical applications including brain disease diagnostics and subsequent treatments. Among the various types of NPs, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have been implemented by many research groups for an array of life science applications. In this paper, we studied MNPs controlled delivery into the endothelial cells using a magnetic field. Dynamics equations of MNPs were defined in the continuous domain using control theory methods and were applied to crossing the cell membrane. This study, dedicated to clinical and biomedical research applications, offers a guideline for the generation of a magnetic field required for the delivery of...
Numerical and experimental evaluation of ultrasound-assisted convection enhanced delivery to transfer drugs into brain tumors
, Article Scientific Reports ; Volume 12, Issue 1 , 2022 ; 20452322 (ISSN) ; Mehrarya, M ; Ghanbarzadeh Dagheyan, A ; Ahmadian, M. T ; Sharif University of Technology
Nature Research
2022
Abstract
Central Nervous System (CNS) malignant tumors are a leading cause of death worldwide with a high mortality rate. While numerous strategies have been proposed to treat CNS tumors, the treatment efficacy is still low mainly due to the existence of the Blood–Brain Barrier (BBB). BBB is a natural cellular layer between the circulatory system and brain extracellular fluid, limiting the transfer of drug particles and confining the routine treatment strategies in which drugs are released in the blood. Consequently, direct drug delivery methods have been devised to bypass the BBB. However, the efficiency of these methods is not enough to treat deep and large brain tumors. In the study at hand, the...
Dynamic analysis of magnetic nanoparticles crossing cell membrane
, Article Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials ; Volume 422 , 2017 , Pages 464- ; 03048853 (ISSN) ; Shamloo, A ; Ghafar Zadeh, E ; Alasty, E. Y. C. A ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2017
Abstract
Nowadays, nanoparticles (NPs) are used in a variety of biomedical applications including brain disease diagnostics and subsequent treatments. Among the various types of NPs, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have been implemented by many research groups for an array of life science applications. In this paper, we studied MNPs controlled delivery into the endothelial cells using a magnetic field. Dynamics equations of MNPs were defined in the continuous domain using control theory methods and were applied to crossing the cell membrane. This study, dedicated to clinical and biomedical research applications, offers a guideline for the generation of a magnetic field required for the delivery of...
Synthesis and Characterization of Metal-Organic Frameworks (Gadolinium Base) Carrying Quercetin Drug to Evaluate Memory Impairment in White Rats
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Shamloo, Amir (Supervisor) ; Shojaei, Akbar (Supervisor) ; Sharifzadeh, Mohammad (Supervisor)
Abstract
One of the diseases of the central nervous system that are included in the neurodegenerative disorders and its impressive expansion among the people of the world and Iran is an alarming to us, is Alzheimer's disease. Since the cause of the disease has not yet been precisely determined, there is no definite cure for this disease yet. However, an important indicator in the disease is its early diagnosis so that the disease can be controlled and prevented from progressing in the early stages and before the degeneration of neurons. The big challenge that is observed in the diagnosis and effectiveness of drugs in this disease and any type of central nervous system disorder is the existence of the...
Steered molecular dynamic simulation approaches for computing the blood brain barrier (BBB) diffusion coefficient
, Article IFMBE Proceedings ; Volume 51 , 2015 , Pages 1699-1703 ; 16800737 (ISSN) ; 9783319193878 (ISBN) ; Shamloo, A ; Alasti, A ; Zadeh, E. G ; Jaffray D. A ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer Verlag
2015
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In the recent years a great attention of research deals with different physical and biological aspects of the BBB structure, a robust shield that separates the blood and brain, a recent research held by the authors of this paper has focused on figuring out computing the diffusion coefficient of endothelial cell membrane. In this study, the major efforts have been concentrated on calculating a standardized measure for the amount of permeability and diffusion of this barrier. As a result, this work is dedicated to molecular dynamics (MD) simulation of calculating the interaction force between nano-particle and BBB membrane. data is recorded by using steered molecular dynamics simulation and...
Optimal magnetic field for crossing super-para-magnetic nanoparticles through the Brain Blood Barrier: A computational approach
, Article Biosensors ; Volume 6, Issue 2 , 2016 ; 20796374 (ISSN) ; Shamloo, A ; Alasty, A ; Ghafar Zadeh, E ; Sharif University of Technology
MDPI AG
2016
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This paper scrutinizes the magnetic field effect to deliver the superparamagnetic nanoparticles (SPMNs) through the Blood Brain Barrier (BBB). Herein we study the interaction between the nanoparticle (NP) and BBB membrane using Molecular Dynamic (MD) techniques. The MD model is used to enhance our understanding of the dynamic behavior of SPMNs crossing the endothelial cells in the presence of a gradient magnetic field. Actuation of NPs under weak magnetic field offers the great advantage of a non-invasive drug delivery without the risk of causing injury to the brain. Furthermore, a weak magnetic portable stimulator can be developed using low complexity prototyping techniques. Based on MD...
Dynamics of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Biologically Inspired Flows under Effect of Electric and Magnetic Fields with Application in Epilepsy Detection
, Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology ; Alasty, Aria (Supervisor) ; Ghaffarzadeh, Ebrahim (Supervisor) ; Shamloo, Amir (Co-Advisor)
Abstract
This thesis presents my Ph.D. research study focusing on the dynamic analysis of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) for epilepsy and blood-brain barrier (BBB) applications. In this analysis, we took into account various parameters including the magnetic field, fluid behavior, geometry and material of MNPs. Based on this computational study, the generated magnetic field in epileptic foci results in the aggregation of nanoparticles. This may offer the advantage of using MNPs as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) contrast agent. Furthermore, in this study, we also demonstrated and discussed the advantage of MNPs for crossing BBB using the external magnetic field. The outcome of this research project...
Brain-on-a-chip: Recent advances in design and techniques for microfluidic models of the brain in health and disease
, Article Biomaterials ; Volume 285 , 2022 ; 01429612 (ISSN) ; Shamloo, A ; Nasiri, R ; de Barros, N. R ; Wang, Z. Z ; Unluturk, B. D ; Libanori, A ; Ievglevskyi, O ; Diltemiz, S. E ; Sances, S ; Balasingham, I ; Seidlits, S. K ; Ashammakhi, N ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2022
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Recent advances in biomaterials, microfabrication, microfluidics, and cell biology have led to the development of organ-on-a-chip devices that can reproduce key functions of various organs. Such platforms promise to provide novel insights into various physiological events, including mechanisms of disease, and evaluate the effects of external interventions, such as drug administration. The neuroscience field is expected to benefit greatly from these innovative tools. Conventional ex vivo studies of the nervous system have been limited by the inability of cell culture to adequately mimic in vivo physiology. While animal models can be used, their relevance to human physiology is uncertain and...
Controlling differentiation of stem cells for developing personalized organ-on-chip platforms
, Article Advanced Healthcare Materials ; Volume 7, Issue 2 , 2018 ; 21922640 (ISSN) ; Jafari, P ; Sheikh Hassani, M ; Heidary Araghi, B ; Mohammadi, M. H ; Ghafari, A. M ; Hassanpour Tamrin, S ; Pezeshgi Modarres, H ; Rezaei Kolahchi, A ; Ahadian, S ; Sanati Nezhad, A ; Sharif University of Technology
Wiley-VCH Verlag
2018
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Organ-on-chip (OOC) platforms have attracted attentions of pharmaceutical companies as powerful tools for screening of existing drugs and development of new drug candidates. OOCs have primarily used human cell lines or primary cells to develop biomimetic tissue models. However, the ability of human stem cells in unlimited self-renewal and differentiation into multiple lineages has made them attractive for OOCs. The microfluidic technology has enabled precise control of stem cell differentiation using soluble factors, biophysical cues, and electromagnetic signals. This study discusses different tissue- and organ-on-chip platforms (i.e., skin, brain, blood–brain barrier, bone marrow, heart,...
Oral administration of lithium chloride ameliorate spinal cord injury-induced hyperalgesia in male rats
, Article PharmaNutrition ; Volume 21 , 2022 ; 22134344 (ISSN) ; Mirsadeghi, S ; Rahmani, S ; Izadi, A ; Ghodsi, Z ; Ghodsi, S. M ; Rahimi Movaghar, V ; Kiani, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2022
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Background: Numerous studies have described the neuroprotective effect of lithium in spinal cord injury in addition to its ameliorative impact on pain sensation. In the present study, we aim to examine the efficacy of 85 mg/kg as well as 50 mg/kg dosage of the lithium chloride (LiCl) through oral consumption in spinal cord injured rats and their effect on gene expression of three candidate genes, corresponding to the hyper-sensitization. Methods: Adult Wistar (male) rats were divided into four experimental groups: control; oral administration of LiCl with 85 mg/kg and 50 mg/kg dosage; and 10 % sucrose receiver as the vehicle. BBB and heat plantar tests were performed weekly throughout four...
Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs): Development, surface modification and applications in chemotherapy
, Article Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews ; Volume 63, Issue 1-2 , January–February , 2011 , Pages 24-46 ; 0169409X (ISSN) ; Sant, S ; Wang, B ; Laurent, S ; Sen, T ; Sharif University of Technology
2011
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At present, nanoparticles are used for various biomedical applications where they facilitate laboratory diagnostics and therapeutics. More specifically for drug delivery purposes, the use of nanoparticles is attracting increasing attention due to their unique capabilities and their negligible side effects not only in cancer therapy but also in the treatment of other ailments. Among all types of nanoparticles, biocompatible superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) with proper surface architecture and conjugated targeting ligands/proteins have attracted a great deal of attention for drug delivery applications. This review covers recent advances in the development of SPIONs together...
Recent advances in the design and applications of amyloid-β peptide aggregation inhibitors for Alzheimer’s disease therapy
, Article Biophysical Reviews ; Volume 11, Issue 6 , 2019 , Pages 901-925 ; 18672450 (ISSN) ; Khazaei, S ; Behnammanesh, H ; Shamloo, A ; Erfani, M ; Beiki, D ; Bavi, O ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer
2019
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an irreversible neurological disorder that progresses gradually and can cause severe cognitive and behavioral impairments. This disease is currently considered a social and economic incurable issue due to its complicated and multifactorial characteristics. Despite decades of extensive research, we still lack definitive AD diagnostic and effective therapeutic tools. Consequently, one of the most challenging subjects in modern medicine is the need for the development of new strategies for the treatment of AD. A large body of evidence indicates that amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide fibrillation plays a key role in the onset and progression of AD. Recent studies have reported...
Unraveling cancer metastatic cascade using microfluidics-based technologies
, Article Biophysical Reviews ; Volume 14, Issue 2 , 2022 , Pages 517-543 ; 18672450 (ISSN) ; Kermanshah, L ; Abouali, H ; Hashemi, H. M ; Yari, A ; Khorasheh, F ; Alemzadeh, I ; Vossoughi, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
2022
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Cancer has long been a leading cause of death. The primary tumor, however, is not the main cause of death in more than 90% of cases. It is the complex process of metastasis that makes cancer deadly. The invasion metastasis cascade is the multi-step biological process of cancer cell dissemination to distant organ sites and adaptation to the new microenvironment site. Unraveling the metastasis process can provide great insight into cancer death prevention or even treatment. Microfluidics is a promising platform, that provides a wide range of applications in metastasis-related investigations. Cell culture microfluidic technologies for in vitro modeling of cancer tissues with fluid flow and the...