Dariush Sheikholeslami-Vatani

@uok.ac.ir

physical education and sport sciences
University of Kurdistan

38

Scopus Publications

1270

Scholar Citations

21

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38

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Scopus Publications

  • Correction: Type of exercise program and vitamin D supplementation: their effects on lipid profile and leptin in sedentary, obese adolescents deficient in vitamin D (Sport Sciences for Health, (2025), 21, 4, (3421-3432), 10.1007/s11332-025-01560-1)
    Dariush Sheikholeslami-Vatani, Naser Rostamzadeh, Dara Latif Saifalddin, Saied Abdi
    Sport Sciences for Health, 2026
  • Type of exercise program and vitamin D supplementation: their effects on lipid profile and leptin in sedentary, obese adolescents deficient in vitamin D
    Dariush Sheikholeslami-Vatani, Naser Rostamzadeh, Dara Latif Saifalddin, Saied Abdi
    Sport Sciences for Health, 2025
  • Positive effects of HIIT and vitamin E on cognitive function, angiogenesis and NRF2 antioxidant pathway in male rats with Alzheimer’s disease
    Omidreza Salehi, Dariush Sheikholeslami-Vatani, Seyed Ali Hosseini
    Biogerontology, 2025
  • The role of resistance training and creatine supplementation on oxidative stress, antioxidant defense, muscle strength, and quality of life in older adults
    Ehsan Amiri, Dariush Sheikholeslami-Vatani
    Frontiers in Public Health, 2023
    BackgroundThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of resistance training (RT) with creatine monohydrate supplementation (CS) on serum levels of 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione peroxidase (GPX), and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in older adults.ObjectivesThis study evaluated the effect of resistance training with creatine monohydrate supplementation on oxidative stress and antioxidant defense, muscle strength and quality of life in older adults.MethodsWe examined 45 non-athlete volunteer older men and women (mean, 68.1 ± 7.2 years old), were randomly selected and divided into three groups of 15: RT with creatine supplementation (RT + CS), RT with placebo (RT + P) and control group. RT protocol was performed for 10 weeks, three sessions per week. Creatine supplement was taken daily at a dose of 0.1 g/kg of body weight, while the placebo group consumed the same amount of starch. Fasting blood samples were taken before the start of program and at the end of the RT period.ResultsIn the training groups, after 10 weeks of RT, a significant decrease in MDA and 8 - OHDG as well as a significant increase in serum levels of GPX and TAC were observed (in all cases, p = 0.001). In addition, creatinine levels were enhanced in the RT + CS (p = 0.014). Training intervention also improved quality of life and muscle strength in the experimental groups (p = 0.001), although muscle strength changes were more visible in the RT + CS group than in the RT + P group (p < 0/05).ConclusionRegular resistance training can be recommended as a very suitable non-pharmacological approach to strengthen the body’s antioxidant system, muscle strength and quality of life in older adults. There are no definite findings on the role of creatine on the antioxidant system and quality of life in older adults, but the use of this supplement in addition to RT can double the amount of strength gained from resistance training.
  • The Effect of Training Type on The Signaling P athway of Ceramide-Dependent Insulin Resistance in The Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats
    Pakhshan Rahimpour, Dariush Sheikholeslami-Vatani, M. Moloudi, S. Ghaeeni
    Cell Journal, 2023
    Objective: This study aimed to compare the effect of different physical training on the mechanism of ceramide-dependent insulin resistance in the flexor hallucis longus (FHL) muscle of diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, 7 healthy as a healthy control (HC) group, and 21 diabetics (55 mg/ kg Streptozotocin) Wistar rats (200-220 g; 8-10 weeks old) divided into the diabetic control (DC), moderate continuous training (MCT), and moderate intensity interval training (MIIT) groups. Both MCT (55-70% of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), and MIIT (85% VO2max) groups trained for 10-25 minutes at a speed of 10-20 m/minutes. The changes in the expression of blood glucose, insulin, insulin resistance, lipid profile and total ceramide were measured as well as ceramide synthase-1, Glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT4), Protein kinase B known as Akt, phosphorylated protein kinase B known as pAkt, protein kinase C (PKC), and tumour necrosis factor α (TNFα). Results: Blood glucose, triglyceride (TG) and ceramide synthase-1 (CS1) expression levels in the MCT group decreased in comparison with the DC group. FHL protein expression of GLUT4 in the MCT group was higher than the DC group. FHL expression of GLUT4, pAKT, AKT/pAKT, PKC, CS1 and total ceramide in the MIIT group were higher than the DC group. Cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), TG, and TNF-α protein expression in the MIIT group were lower than the DC group. GLUT4, PKC, pAKT, AKT/pAKT in the MIIT group were higher, and total ceramide and TNF-α were lower in the MIIT group than the MCT group. Conclusion: It seems that both training plan MIIT and MCT have favorable effects on the metabolism of glucose, insulin, lipids, and the decrease of TNFα level in the diabetes, but in connection with the improvement of the ceramides mechanism, it seems that the MIIT training plan is more optimal than MCT training plan.
  • Appetite regulating hormones and body composition responses to resistance training and detraining in men with obesity: a randomized clinical trial
    Naser Rostamzadeh, Dariush Sheikholeslami-Vatani
    Sport Sciences for Health, 2022
    The aim of this study was to determine the responses of appetite regulating hormones and body composition to different periods of resistance training (RT) and subsequent detraining in men with obesity. Thirty obese males were randomly assigned into two groups of 15 individuals which included the RT group (3 sessions per week, 4 sets of 8 repetitions with 80% of 1RM) and control group. Measurements were performed in five steps and each time after 10 h overnight fasting: before the start of the training program, after the 8, 16, and 24 weeks of RT, and finally after 2 weeks detraining. Between groups comparisons showed plasma concentrations of acylated ghrelin and insulin hormones, as well as body weight, BMI, WHR, and body fat percentage were significantly lower in the experimental group compared to the control group after 2, 4, and 6 months of RT (in all cases, p ≤ 0.05). However, after 4 and 6 months of RT, the levels of peptide YY was higher in the training group in comparison to the control group (p = 0.001 and p = 0.001, respectively). Within group changes indicated acylated ghrelin reduced (mean difference, −9.27 pg/dl; P = 0.001), while PYY increased (mean difference, 2.66 pg/dl; P = 0.001) after 6 months of RT compared to the pre-test. By increasing the duration of training, changes in the variables were more perceptible. After detraining, most of the changes were reversed. Performing RT by regulating appetite-related hormones can lead to weight loss and improvement of BMI in men with obesity.
  • Changes in Appetite-Dependent Hormones and Body Composition After 8 Weeks of High-Intensity Interval Training and Vitamin D Supplementation in Sedentary Overweight Men
    Dariush Sheikholeslami-Vatani, Naser Rostamzadeh
    Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022
    Exercise and diet are important factors for energy balance and appetite regulation. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 8 weeks High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and vitamin D3 supplementation in sedentary overweight men. Forty-eight participants were randomly assigned to one of the following four groups (n = 12): HIIT + VitD, HIIT + placebo (3 sessions per week, 10 × 1 min interval cycling at 90–100% VO2peak separated by 1 min active recovery at 15% VO2peakfor 8 weeks), Vit D and control groups. Participants received 2,000 IU/day 25 (OH) D3 or placebo. Measurements were taken pre and post training after 10 h overnight fasting. Insulin, weight, BMI and body fat percentage were significantly decreased, but PYY was significantly increased in the HIIT + Vit D and HIIT + placebo groups (p = 0.001 and p = 0.001, respectively) after 8 weeks of HIIT. Insulin (p = 0.009, p = 0.001), weight, BMI and body fat percentage (p = 0.001, p = 0.001) were significantly lower in the HIIT + Vit D and HIIT + placebo groups compared to the Vit D and control groups. However, PYY was significantly higher in the HIIT + Vit D group compared to the Vit D (p = 0.025) and control groups (p = 0.007) and also in the HIIT + placebo group compared to the Vit D (p = 0.037) and control groups (p = 0.032) after 8 weeks of HIIT. The combination of regular HIIT with vitamin D supplementation has a effect on appetite control and body composition.
  • Effect of high-intensity interval training on endothelial function in type 2 diabetic females
    Shiva Abdi, Vahid Tadibi, Dariush Sheikholeslami-Vatani
    Asian Journal of Sports Medicine, 2021
    Background: Flow-mediated dilation (FMD) is a noninvasive approach to examine endothelial function. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on FMD and circulating levels of adropin and nitric oxide (NO) in females with type 2 diabetes. Methods: Thirty females with type 2 diabetes were randomly assigned into two equal groups of HIIT and control. The exercise program consisted of three sessions a week for 12 weeks. Each training session included 4 × 4-minute running intervals at 85 - 95% of maximal heart rate (HRmax) with 3-minute active recoveries at 50 - 60% of HRmax. Circulating levels of adropin, NO, glucose, HbA1c, insulin, HOMA-IR, as well as lipid profile, and body composition parameters were measured before and after the intervention. Results: A significant increase of FMD% was observed after the intervention in the HIIT group (P = 0.001). In addition, the circulation levels of adropin and NO enhanced as a result of HIIT (P = 0.012 and P < 0.001, respectively). There were also significant positive effects on the levels of lipid profile (except for HDL), FBS, and HbA1c; as well as on the insulin resistance and the body composition variables. There were no significant changes in the control group except an increase in the total cholesterol levels (P < 0.01). Conclusions: The results showed that 12 weeks of the HIIT program could improve the endothelial function, glucose-related indices, lipid profile, and body composition variables in females with type 2 diabetes.
  • Changes in UPR-PERK pathway and muscle hypertrophy following resistance training and creatine supplementation in rats
    Hersh Nouri, Dariush Sheikholeslami-Vatani, Mohammad Raman Moloudi
    Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry, 2021
    The unfolded protein response (UPR) plays a pivotal role in some exercise training-induced physiological adaptation. Our aim was to evaluate the changes in the protein kinase R-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (PERK) arm of the UPR and hypertrophy signaling pathway following 8 weeks of resistance training and creatine (Cr) supplementation in rats. Thirty-two adult male Wistar rats (8 weeks old) were randomly divided into 4 groups of 8: untrained + placebo (UN+P), resistance training + placebo (RT+P), untrained + Cr (UN+Cr), and resistance training + Cr (RT+Cr). Trained animals were submitted to the ladder-climbing exercise training 5 days per week for a total of 8 weeks. Cr supplementation groups received creatine diluted with 1.5 ml of 5% dextrose orally. The flexor hallucis longus (FHL) muscle was extracted 48 h after the last training session and used for western blotting. After training period, the RT+Cr and RT+P groups presented a significant increase in phosphorylated and phosphorylated/total ratio hypertrophy indices, phosphorylated and phosphorylated/total ratio PERK pathway proteins, and other downstream proteins of the PERK cascade compared with their untrained counterparts (P < 0.05). The increase in hypertrophy indices were higher but PERK pathway proteins were lower in the RT-Cr group than in the RT+P group (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the untrained groups (P > 0.05). Our study suggests that resistance training in addition to Cr supplementation modifies PERK pathway response and improves skeletal muscle hypertrophy.
  • Synergistic Effects of Exercise Training and Vitamin D Supplementation on Mitochondrial Function of Cardiac Tissue, Antioxidant Capacity, and Tumor Growth in Breast Cancer in Bearing-4T1 Mice
    Ali Jafari, Dariush Sheikholeslami-Vatani, Farnoosh Khosrobakhsh, Neda Khaledi
    Frontiers in Physiology, 2021
    Both regular exercise training and vitamin D consumption are beneficial for patients with cancer. The study investigated the effects of interval exercise training (IET) or/and vitamin D supplementation on the gene expression involved in mitochondrial function of heart tissue, tumor size, and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in breast cancer (BC) model mice. We assigned random 40 female NMRI mice to five equal groups (n = 8); the healthy control group (H.C), cancer control group (Ca.C), cancer with the vitamin D group (Ca.VD), cancer exercise group (Ca.Ex), and cancer exercise along with the vitamin D group (Ca.Ex.VD). Forty-eight hours after treatment, we anesthetized the animals and performed the isolation of heart tissue and blood serum for further studies. The results showed that the lowest mean body weight at the end of the treatments was related to Ca.C (p = 0.001). Vitamin D treatment alone has increased tumor volume growth by approximately 23%; in contrast, co-treatment with exercise and vitamin D inhibited tumor growth in mice (P = 0.001), compared with the cancer control (12%). TAC levels were higher in the group that received both vitamin D and exercise training (Ca.Ex.VD) than in the other treatment groups (Ca.VD and Ca.Ex) (p = 0.001). In cardiac tissue, vitamin D treatment induces an elevation significantly of the mRNA expression of Pgc1−α, Mfn-1, and Drp-1 genes (p = 0.001). The study has shown the overexpression of vitamin D in female mice, and synergistic effects of IET with vitamin D on weight loss controlling, antitumorigenesis, improvement of antioxidant defense, and the modulation of gene expression. The synergistic responses were likely by increasing mitochondrial fusion and TAC to control oxidative stress. We recommended being conducted further studies on mitochondrial dynamics and biogenesis focusing on risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with BC.
  • The effects of different training modalities on monocarboxylate transporters MCT1 and MCT4, hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), and PGC-1α gene expression in rat skeletal muscles
    Akbar Ahmadi, Dariush Sheikholeslami-Vatani, Saeed Ghaeeni, Maryam Baazm
    Molecular Biology Reports, 2021
  • Oxidative stress and anti-oxidant responses to regular resistance training in young and older adult women
    Shahla Alikhani, Dariush Sheikholeslami‐Vatani
    Geriatrics and Gerontology International, 2019
  • The effects of omega-3 and branched-chain amino acids supplementation on serum apoptosis markers following acute resistance exercise in old men
    Dariush Sheikholeslami-Vatani, Slahadin Ahmadi, Hassan Faraji
    Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 2019
  • Aerobic training and green tea extract protect against N-methyl-N-nitrosourea–induced Prostate Cancer
    SABER SAEDMOCHESHI, MARZIYEH SAGHEBJOO, ZAKARIA VAHABZADEH, DARIUSH SHEIKHOLESLAMI-VATANI
    Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2019
  • The type of training program affects appetite-regulating hormones and body weight in overweight sedentary men
    Ebrahim Shakiba, Dariush Sheikholeslami-Vatani, Naser Rostamzadeh, Hosein Karim
    Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, 2019
  • Influence of Creatine Supplementation on Apoptosis Markers after Downhill Running in Middle-Aged Men: A Crossover Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Study
    Dariush Sheikholeslami-Vatani, Hassan Faraji
    American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2018
  • The effect of changes in concentric-eccentric contraction time ratio on hormonal response to resistance exercise in trained men
    D. Sheikholeslami-Vatani, S. Ahmadi, B. Chehri, V. Tadibi
    Science and Sports, 2018
  • Effect of oral branched-chain amino acid supplementation prior to resistance exercise on metabolic hormones, plasma amino acids, and serum indices of muscle damage in the recovery period
    Dariush Sheikholeslami-Vatani, Slahadin Ahmadi
    Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 2016
  • Apoptosis response to different rest periods after resistance exercise in athletes
    Medicina Dello Sport, 2016
  • Comparison of the effects of resistance exercise orders on number of repetitions, serum IGF-1, testosterone and cortisol levels in normal-weight and obese men
    Dariush Sheikholeslami-Vatani, Slahadin Ahmadi, Rashad Salavati
    Asian Journal of Sports Medicine, 2016
  • Effect of creatine supplementation on the factors involved in apoptosis-related process (BAX, BCL-2) and their ratio (BCL-2/BAX) during acute resistance exercise in middle-aged men
    Scientific Journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, 2016
  • Advanced glycation end products’ response to resistance training in postmenopausal women with type ii diabetes
    Kinesiology, 2015
  • The effect of concurrent training order on hormonal responses and body composition in obese men
    D. Sheikholeslami-Vatani, M. Siahkouhian, M. Hakimi, M. Ali-Mohammadi
    Science and Sports, 2015
  • Changes in antioxidant status and cardiovascular risk factors of overweight young men after six weeks supplementation of whey protein isolate and resistance training
    Dariush Sheikholeslami Vatani, Farhad Ahmadi Kani Golzar
    Appetite, 2012
  • Acute effect of exercise type on serum visfatin in healthy men
    Medicina Dello Sport, 2012
  • The effects of whey protein isolate supplementation and resistance training on cardiovascular risk factors in overweight young men
    Journal of Isfahan Medical School, 2012
  • Changes in cardiovascular risk factors and inflammatory markers of young, healthy, men after six weeks of moderate or high intensity resistance training
    Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 2011
  • The effects of creatine supplementation on performance and hormonal response in amateur swimmers
    D. Sheikholeslami Vatani, H. Faraji, R. Soori, M. Mogharnasi
    Science and Sports, 2011
  • Effect of acute and prolonged periods of aerobic training and detraining on novel inflammatory marker: The predictive of cardiovascular disease in Wistar rats
    Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio Per Le Scienze Mediche, 2011
  • The effect of two rest intervals on the workout volume completed during lower body resistance exercise
    Kinesiology, 2011
  • Effects of aerobic and anaerobic training on inflammatory markers in rats
    Medicina Dello Sport, 2011
  • Influence of different intensities of resistance exercise on inflammatory markers in young healthy men
    Iranian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2011
  • Effect of moderate and high intensity resistant exercises on cardiovascular risk factors in non-athlete university students
    Trauma Monthly, 2011
  • Creatine supplementation alters the hormonal response to resistance exercise
    Kinesiology, 2010
  • Post-exercise responses in blood pressure, heart rate and rate pressure product in endurance and resistance exercise
    Medicina Dello Sport, 2010
  • The effects of creatine supplementation on sprint running performance and selected hormonal responses
    H Faraji, H Arazi, D Vatani, M Hakimi
    South African Journal for Research in Sport Physical Education and Recreation, 2010
  • Comparing the effects of two training methods of aerobic and anaerobic on some pre-inflammatory cytokines in adult male rats
    Iranian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2009
  • Effect of acute and prolonged sprint training and a detraining period on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant response in rats
    Darius Sheikholeslami-Vatani, Abbas Ali Gaeini, Nader Rahnama
    Sport Sciences for Health, 2008

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Correction: Type of exercise program and vitamin D supplementation: their effects on lipid profile and leptin in sedentary, obese adolescents deficient in vitamin D
    D Sheikholeslami-Vatani, N Rostamzadeh, DL Saifalddin, S Abdi
    Sport Sciences for Health 22 (1), 102 , 2026
    2026
  • 12-Week Resistance Training and Detraining: Hormonal, Structural and Functional Adaptations to Two Protocols in Male Runners Running title: Adaptation to resistance training …
    DMA Albajalan, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani, DL Saifalddin, N Rostamzadeh, ...
    2026
  • Type of exercise program and vitamin D supplementation: their effects on lipid profile and leptin in sedentary, obese adolescents deficient in vitamin D
    D Sheikholeslami-Vatani, N Rostamzadeh, DL Saifalddin, S Abdi
    Sport Sciences for Health 21 (4), 3421-3432 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • The Effect of Eight Weeks of Aerobic Exercise Combined with Royal Jelly Supplementation on BDNF, TrkB Gene Expression and Glycemic Markers in the Brain Tissue of Ovariectomized …
    M Gharaibi, D Sheikholeslami Vatani, OR Salehi
    Journal of Sport Biosciences 17 (3), 71-86 , 2025
    2025
  • The Effect of Eight Weeks of Aerobic Training on Some Micro RNAs Associated with Vascular Abnormalities and Insulin Resistance in Men with Type 2 Diabetes
    S Saghari, D Sheikholeslam Vatani
    Journal of Sport Biosciences 17 (2), 93-107 , 2025
    2025
  • Positive effects of HIIT and vitamin E on cognitive function, angiogenesis and NRF2 antioxidant pathway in male rats with Alzheimer’s disease
    O Salehi, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani, SA Hosseini
    Biogerontology 26 (4), 129 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Separate and combined effects of aerobic training and vitamin D supplementation on total antioxidant capacity and malondialdehyde in prostate tissue of rats with prostate cancer
    F Hosseini, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani
    Sport Physiology 16 (64), 124-110 , 2024
    2024
  • The effect of 10 weeks of resistance training in combination with green tea supplement on MDA, TAC and lipid profile in overweight adults
    M Kahvand, H Faraji, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani
    Metabolism and Exercise 14 (2), 35-54 , 2024
    2024
  • The effect of training type on the signaling Pathway of ceramide-dependent insulin resistance in the flexor hallucis longus muscle of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
    P Rahimpour, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani, MR Moloudi, S Ghaeeni
    Cell Journal (Yakhteh) 25 (7), 461 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • The role of resistance training and creatine supplementation on oxidative stress, antioxidant defense, muscle strength, and quality of life in older adults
    E Amiri, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani
    Frontiers in public health 11, 1062832 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 68
  • Hypertrophic and hormonal responses to one session of resistance training with two different protocols in men’s sprint runner
    DMA Albajalan, N Rostamzadeh, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani
    Journal of Sport and Exercise Physiology 16 (2), 1-13 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • PGC1-α mRNA expression cross talk with tumor volume growth and total antioxidant capacity in breast cancer model mice: following discontinuous aerobic exercise and vitamin D intake
    A Jafari, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani, N Khaledi, F Khosrobakhsh
    Journal of Exercise & Organ Cross Talk 2 (2), 54-61 , 2022
    2022
  • Appetite regulating hormones and body composition responses to resistance training and detraining in men with obesity: a randomized clinical trial
    N Rostamzadeh, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani
    Sport Sciences for Health 18 (1), 115-123 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 12
  • Changes in appetite-dependent hormones and body composition after 8 weeks of high-intensity interval training and vitamin D supplementation in sedentary overweight men
    D Sheikholeslami-Vatani, N Rostamzadeh
    Frontiers in Nutrition 9, 827630 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 16
  • Effect of high-intensity interval training on endothelial function in type 2 diabetic females
    S Abdi, V Tadibi, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani
    Asian J Sports Med 12 (4), e113566 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 10
  • Psycho-physiological effects of high intensity interval training and vitamin E consumption in elderly trimethyltin-treated Alzheimer's rats
    OR Salehi, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani, SA Hosseini
    Metabolism and Exercise 11 (2), 57-76 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 10
  • Changes in UPR-PERK pathway and muscle hypertrophy following resistance training and creatine supplementation in rats: Nouri et al.
    H Nouri, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani, MR Moloudi
    Journal of physiology and biochemistry 77 (2), 331-339 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 19
  • Synergistic effects of exercise training and vitamin D supplementation on mitochondrial function of cardiac tissue, antioxidant capacity, and tumor growth in breast cancer in …
    A Jafari, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani, F Khosrobakhsh, N Khaledi
    Frontiers in physiology 12, 640237 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 20
  • The effects of different training modalities on monocarboxylate transporters MCT1 and MCT4, hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), and PGC-1α gene expression in rat skeletal muscles
    A Ahmadi, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani, S Ghaeeni, M Baazm
    Molecular biology reports 48 (3), 2153-2161 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 21
  • Psycho-physiological effects of high intensity interval training and vitamin E consumption in elderly trimethyltin-treated Alzheimer’s rats
    D Sheikholeslami-Vatani, OR Salehi, SA Hosseini
    Metab Exerc 11 (2), 57-76 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 12

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Changes in cardiovascular risk factors and inflammatory markers of young, healthy, men after six weeks of moderate or high intensity resistance training.
    D Sheikholeslami vatani, K Ahmadi, S Ahmadi, F Gharibi
    The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness 51 (4), 695-700 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 118
  • Changes in antioxidant status and cardiovascular risk factors of overweight young men after six weeks supplementation of whey protein isolate and resistance training
    DS Vatani, FAK Golzar
    Appetite 59 (3), 673-678 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 105
  • The role of resistance training and creatine supplementation on oxidative stress, antioxidant defense, muscle strength, and quality of life in older adults
    E Amiri, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani
    Frontiers in public health 11, 1062832 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 68
  • The effect of concurrent training order on hormonal responses and body composition in obese men
    D Sheikholeslami-Vatani, M Siahkouhian, M Hakimi, M Ali-Mohammadi
    Science & Sports 30 (6), 335-341 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 57
  • Oxidative stress and anti‐oxidant responses to regular resistance training in young and older adult women
    S Alikhani, D Sheikholeslami‐Vatani
    Geriatrics & Gerontology International 19 (5), 419-422 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 47
  • The effect of endurance training on inflammatory biomarkers and lipid profiles in wistar rats
    M Mogharnasi, AA Gaeini, E Javadi, MR Kordi, AA Ravasi, ...
    Wjss 2 (2), 82-9 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 47
  • Aerobic training and green tea extract protect against N-methyl-N-nitrosourea–induced prostate cancer
    S Saedmocheshi, M Saghebjoo, Z Vahabzadeh, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani
    Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 51 (11), 2210-2216 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 41
  • The effect of acute consumption of HMB and creatine supplement on oxidative and antioxidant indices after resistance exercise in trained men
    VD SHEIKHOLESLAMI, K AHMADI
    Journal of Sport and Exercise Physiology 10 (1), 71-78 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 40
  • The effect of rope training on physical fitness parameters in 9-12 years old overweight/obese boys
    D Sheikholeslami-Vatani, N Jahani
    Journal of Practical Studies of Biosciences in Sport 2 (3), 60-71 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 40
  • The type of training program affects appetite-regulating hormones and body weight in overweight sedentary men
    E Shakiba, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani, N Rostamzadeh, H Karim
    Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism 44 (3), 282-287 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 39
  • Effect of concurrent training with ingested of L-carnitine supplementation on hormonal changes, lipid profile and body composition in obese men.
    M Hakimi, D Sheikholeslami-Vatani, M Ali-Mohammadi
    2015
    Citations: 37
  • Comparing the effects of two training methods of aerobic and anaerobic on some pre-inflammatory cytokines in adult male rats
    M Mogharnasi, A Gaeini, D Sheikholeslami Vatani
    Iranian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 11 (2), 191-198 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 37
  • Creatine supplementation alters the hormonal response to resistance exercise
    HF Rahman Rahimi, DS Vatani, M Qaderi
    Kinesiology 42 (1), 28-35 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 31
  • Effect of moderate and high intensity resistant exercises on cardiovascular risk factors in non-athlete university students
    D Sheykholeslami Vatani, S Ahmadi, H Mojtahedi, M Marandi, ...
    Kowsar Medical Journal 16 (2), 115-21 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 30
  • Comparison of the effects of resistance exercise orders on number of repetitions, serum IGF-1, testosterone and cortisol levels in normal-weight and obese men
    D Sheikholeslami-Vatani, S Ahmadi, R Salavati
    Asian journal of sports medicine 7 (1), e30503 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 28
  • Influence of different intensities of resistance exercise on inflammatory markers in young healthy men
    VD SHEIKHOLESLAMI, S Ahmadi, H Mojtahedi, M Marandi, DK AHMADI, ...
    Iranian Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism 12 (654), 618-625 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 28
  • Effects of very short rest periods on immunoglobulin A and cortisol responses to resistance exercise in men
    R Rahimi, M Ghaderi, B Mirzaei, S Ghaeni, H Faraji, DS Vatani, ...
    Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 146-157 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 28
  • POST-RESISTANCE EXERCISE HYPOTENSIVE RESPONSES AT DIFFERENT INTENSITIES AND VOLUMES.
    H Mohebbi, F Rahmaninia, DS Vatani, H Faraji
    Facta Universitatis: Series Physical Education & Sport 7 (2) , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 28
  • The effects of creatine supplementation on performance and hormonal response in amateur swimmers
    DS Vatani, H Faraji, R Soori, M Mogharnasi
    Science & sports 26 (5), 272-277 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 27
  • Post-exercise responses in blood pressure, heart rate and rate pressure product in endurance and resistance exercise
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