Publications by authors named "A G Zakharenko"
Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases 1 and 2 (PARP1 and PARP2) play a key role in DNA repair. As major sensors of DNA damage, they are activated to produce poly(ADP-ribose). PARP1/PARP2 inhibitors have emerged as effective drugs for the treatment of cancers with BRCA deficiencies.
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- - Cationic antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) show potential as both antimicrobial and anticancer agents, and linking them to bioactive molecules may enhance their effectiveness in treating cancer.
- - In this study, two derivatives of usnic acid were combined with the AMP L-K6 using a new bonding method while both components demonstrated selective activity against cancer cells, specifically targeting the DNA repair enzyme TDP1.
- - The resulting conjugates showed a range of effects, from decreased activity of the original drugs to increased cytotoxicity against glioblastoma cells, suggesting enhanced therapeutic potential compared to the individual components.
Monitoring of Organochlorine Pesticides (OCP) in Hair Samples of Wild Herbivorous Mammals Living in Remote and Protected Areas of the Far East and Siberia of Russia.
Bull Environ Contam Toxicol
July 2024
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- Monitoring wildlife for biological hazards is key to assessing risks, and this study collected 38 hair samples from 8 species in the Russian Far East and Siberia to check for organochlorine pesticides (OCP).
- About 50% of the hair samples showed contamination, with DDT being the primary pollutant found in 13 samples at varying concentrations.
- The levels of contamination varied based on the animals' habitats, with the Terney district being the most affected area, likely due to the ongoing use of OCP in nearby countries like China and North Korea.
Despite great advances in the treatment of oncological diseases, the development of medical technologies to prevent or reduce complications of therapy, in particular, those associated with surgery and the introduction of antibiotics, remains relevant. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of autoprobiotics based on indigenous non-pathogenic strains of and as a personalized functional food product (PFFP) in the complex therapy of colorectal cancer (CRC) in the early postoperative period. A total of 36 patients diagnosed with CRC were enrolled in the study.
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