Synthesis and physicochemical characterization of Zn–Al layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as a delivery system for amphotericin B: In vitro and in silico …

S Bahraminejad, A Pardakhty, I Sharifi, A Keyhani… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Leishmaniasis as a widespread neglected vector-borne protozoan disease is a major public
health concern in endemic areas due to 12 million people affected worldwide and 60,000 …

In vitro and in vivo therapeutic potentials of 6-gingerol in combination with amphotericin B for treatment of Leishmania major infection: Powerful synergistic and …

A Keyhani, I Sharifi, E Salarkia, A Khosravi… - International …, 2021 - Elsevier
The ongoing conventional drugs for leishmaniasis treatment are insufficient. The present
study aimed to assess 6-gingerol alone and in combination with amphotericin B on …

Assessment of the antileishmanial activity of diallyl sulfide combined with meglumine antimoniate on Leishmania major: Molecular docking, in vitro, and animal …

F Zarrinkar, I Sharifi, E Salarkia, A Keyhani, Z Babaei… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Currently, no safe vaccine against leishmaniasis is available. So far, different control
strategies against numerous reservoir hosts and biological vectors have not been …

Nicotinamide mitigates visceral leishmaniasis by regulating inflammatory response and enhancing lipid metabolism

Q Zhou, Z Zheng, S Yin, D Duan, X Liao, Y Xiao, J He… - Parasites & …, 2024 - Springer
Background Currently, treatment regimens for visceral leishmaniasis (VL) are limited
because of the presence of numerous adverse effects. Nicotinamide, a readily available and …

Antileishmanial potentials of azacitidine and along with meglumine antimoniate on Leishmania major: In silico prediction and in vitro analysis

A Derakhshani, I Sharifi, E Salarkia, A Keyhani… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
This study aimed to investigate the in vitro and in silico antileishmanial activity of azacitidine
(AZA) on Leishmania major promastigotes and amastigotes. The in silico method was used …

In silico and in vitro antileishmanial effects of gamma-terpinene: Multifunctional modes of action

M Nooshadokht, M Mirzaei, I Sharifi, F Sharifi… - Chemico-Biological …, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction Leishmaniasis denotes a significant health challenge worldwide with no
ultimate treatment. The current study investigated the biological effects of gamma-terpinene …

Nature-derived Alkaloids as a Promising Bioactive Compound in Drug Discovery to Meet Global Leishmania Needs

F Sharifi, N Mohamadi, A Abiri, I Sharifi… - Letters in Drug …, 2024 - ingentaconnect.com
Background: Natural products have been important resources for potential drug
development. Among the many classes of natural products, alkaloids have the most …

Antiproliferative properties of Turmerone on Leishmania major: Modes of action confirmed by antioxidative and immunomodulatory roles

F Mohseni, I Sharifi, RT Oliaee, Z Babaei… - … and Infectious Diseases, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Treatment of leishmaniasis by conventional synthetic compounds has faced a
serious challenge worldwide. This study was performed to evaluate the effect and modes of …

In silico and experimental potentials of 6-shogaol and meglumine antimoniate on Leishmania major: multiple synergistic combinations through modulation of …

S Shahsavari, I Sharifi, E Salarkia, A Keyhani… - Immunologic …, 2024 - Springer
Conventional therapeutic agents are no longer adequate against leishmaniasis. This
complex condition continues to have a high mortality rate and public health impact. The …

The Potential Role of Lipopeptide Biosurfactant Generated by Acinetobacter junii B6 on Leishmania Tropica: The Synergy of Lipopeptide Biosurfactant and …

F Sharifi, I Sharifi, M Ohadi, N Mohamadi… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
An in vitro investigation was carried out to assess how the lipopeptide biosurfactant (LPB)
produced by Acinetobacter junii B6 affects Leishmania tropica infection and the associated …