Arc-scanning very high-frequency digital ultrasound for 3D pachymetric mapping of the corneal epithelium and stroma in laser in situ keratomileusis

…, GJ Simoni, HO Lloyd, DJ Najafi… - Journal of Refractive …, 2000 - journals.healio.com
PURPOSE: To test and demonstrate measurement precision, imaging resolution, 3D thickness
mapping, and clinical utility of a new prototype 3D very high-frequency (VHF) (50 MHz) …

[HTML][HTML] S protein, ACE2 and host cell proteases in SARS-CoV-2 cell entry and infectivity; is soluble ACE2 a two blade sword? A narrative review

R Nejat, MF Torshizi, DJ Najafi - Vaccines, 2023 - mdpi.com
Since the spread of the deadly virus SARS-CoV-2 in late 2019, researchers have restlessly
sought to unravel how the virus enters the host cells. Some proteins on each side of the …

[HTML][HTML] Very high frequency ultrasound analysis of a new phakic posterior chamber intraocular lens in situ

DY Kim, DZ Reinstein, RH Silverman, DJ Najafi… - American journal of …, 1998 - Elsevier
Purpose: To use very high frequency ultrasound scanning for in situ analysis of a new phakic
posterior chamber intraocular lens (No-Touch; International Visions Inc, Cincinnati, Ohio). …

[HTML][HTML] GPCRs of diverse physiologic and pathologic effects with fingerprints in COVID-19

R Nejat, AS Sadr, MF Torshizi, DJ Najafi - Biology and Life Sciences …, 2021 - mdpi.com
G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) belong to a large family of molecules eliciting different
responses to a variety of signaling molecules. These receptors participate in various …

Losartan promotes cell survival following SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro

…, BT Freitas, J Crabtree, SD Pegan, RA Tripp, DJ Najafi - bioRxiv, 2020 - biorxiv.org
Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be associated with mortality and
high morbidity worldwide. There is an extensive effort to control infection and disease caused …

GPCRs of Diverse Physiologic and Pathologic Effects with Fingerprints in COVID-19 (preprint)

R Nejat, AS Sadr, DJ Najafi - 2021 - pesquisa.bvsalud.org
G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) belong to a large family of molecules eliciting different
responses to a variety of signaling molecules. These receptors participate in various …

S protein, ACE2 and Host Cell Proteases in SARS-CoV2 Cell Entry and Infectivity; Is Soluble ACE2 a Two Blade Sword?(preprint)

R Nejat, MF Torshizi, DJ Najafi - 2022 - pesquisa.bvsalud.org
Since the spread of the deadly virus SARS-CoV2 in late 2019, researchers have restlessly
been seeking for unraveling how the virus factually enters the host cells. Some proteins on …

Losartan promotes cell survival following SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro (preprint)

…, BT Freitas, J Crabtree, SD Pegan, RA Tripp, DJ Najafi… - 2020 - pesquisa.bvsalud.org
Method: Losartan inhibitory effect on deubiquitination and deISGylation properties of papain-like
protease was investigated using a fluorescence method and gel shift analysis …

Supported in part by National Institutes of Health grant EY01212; the Dyson Foundation, New York, New York; Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc, New York, New …

DY Kim, DZ Reinstein, RH Silverman, DJ Najafi… - American Journal of …, 1998 - infona.pl
Purpose: To use very high frequency ultrasound scanning for in situ analysis of a new phakic
posterior chamber intraocular lens (No-Touch; International Visions Inc, Cincinnati, Ohio).…

Wireless implantable microsystems: high-density electronic interfaces to the nervous system

…, JF Hetke, DR Kipke, K Najafi - Proceedings of the …, 2004 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper describes the development of a high-density electronic interface to the central
nervous system. Silicon micromachined electrode arrays now permit the long-term monitoring …