Alioghli, Sanaz
Bayrami, Abolfazl https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7002-8605
Rahim Pouran, Shima https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1891-5204
Aran, Saeideh https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3133-3914
Article History
Received: 4 October 2025
Accepted: 24 December 2025
First Online: 16 January 2026
Declarations
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: All experimental procedures involving animals were conducted in accordance with the guidelines approved by the Animal Ethics Committee of the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Iran (IR.UMA.REC.1400.050). To ensure ethical compliance, the minimum number of animals required for valid statistical analysis was used. Sample size determination was based on power analysis, and the study design adhered to the 3Rs principle (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) to minimize animal use.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.