Type 2 diabetes and mental disorders; a plausible link with inflammation

B Hajebrahimi, A Kiamanesh, AAA Farid… - Cellular and Molecular …, 2016 - cellmolbiol.org
Mental disorders including depression and anxiety are the prevalent human diseases which
are associated with several metabolic and non-metabolic diseases. Recent investigations …

The plasma levels of the cytokines in opium-addicts and the effects of opium on the cytokines secretion by their lymphocytes

S Nabati, G Asadikaram, MK Arababadi… - Immunology letters, 2013 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of opium addiction on the secretion of IL-4,
IFN-γ, IL-6 and TGF-β under in vivo and in vitro conditions. The blood samples were …

A systematic review and meta-analysis on blood lead level in opium addicts: An emerging health threat

R Tabrizi, S Sarihi, F Moazzen… - … Trace Element Research, 2021 - Springer
This meta-analysis was conducted aiming to summarize the results obtained from the
previous studies so that the effect of opium on blood lead levels (BLLs) can be investigated …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of opium addiction and cigarette smoking on hematological parameters

G Shahabinejad, M Sirati-Sabet… - Addiction & …, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of opium addiction
and cigarette smoking on the complete blood count (CBC). Methods Eighty-six male …

Haematoprotective and red blood cell membrane stabilizing effects of Justicia carnae leaf extracts in sodium nitrate-treated rats

E Mbanaso, A Nwankwo, SN Ijioma… - Journal of basic and …, 2021 - degruyter.com
Abstract Objectives Traditionally, Justicia carnae is used in treatment of anaemia. In this
study, the haematoprotective effects of ethanol and aqueous leaf extracts of J. carnae were …

[HTML][HTML] The effects of opium addiction on thyroid and sex hormones in diabetic and non-diabetic male and female rats

G Asadikaram, H Akbari, S Vakili… - Acta Endocrinologica …, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective Opium is a narcotic drug that is commonly abused. The prescription of
pharmaceutical derivatives of opium is limited due to their possible harmful effects on the …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of opium addiction on some biochemical factors in diabetic rats

G Asadikaram, S Vakili, H Akbari… - Addiction & …, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background The present study was carried out aiming to investigate the effects of opium on
some biochemical factors in diabetic and non-diabetic male and female rats. Methods This …

[HTML][HTML] Opium induces apoptosis in Jurkat cells via promotion of pro-apoptotic and inhibition of anti-apoptotic molecules

MK Arababadi, G Asadikaram - Iranian Journal of Basic Medical …, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective (s): The aim of this study was to determine the important molecules involved in
apoptosis induction by opium in Jurkat cell line. Materials and Methods: Jurkat cells were …

Is There a Relationship Between Heroin Dependence and Anemia?

B Demir, A Altindag - Addictive Disorders & Their Treatment, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Objective: We aimed to examine hemoglobin (HGB), hematocrit (HCT), mean corpuscular
volume (MCV), mean cell hemoglobin concentration, red blood cell count (RBC), platelet …

[HTML][HTML] Alteration of Hematologic Parameters in Morphine-Dependent Rats by Long-Term Administration of Orexin Type 1 Receptor Antagonist

Z Piri, MK Arami, M Shahidi, S Nazari - International Journal of High …, 2020 - brieflands.com
Background: Orexin peptides that are produced in the hypothalamic nuclei are involved in
opioid dependence. Objectives: In the current study, we aimed to figure out the effect of …