Publications by authors named "A Jurkiewicz"

The functionality of messenger RNA, such as stability and translation, is determined by several elements. In Eukaryotes, the 5' end of the mRNA is modified to contain a 5' cap structure, the presence of which protects the mRNA from degradation by 5' to 3' exoribonucleases and promotes mRNA translation. The in vitro synthesis of RNA has recently attracted ample attention for its application as a source of therapeutic agents or research tools.

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  • Mitochondria are tiny powerhouses inside almost all our cells that help produce energy and have their own DNA.
  • They make special RNA molecules that get turned into proteins, but how much of each type they produce can be different.
  • There’s also a system that helps break down some of this RNA when it’s not needed, and this review talks about how mitochondrial RNA works and how it gets degraded.
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  • Pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency is a genetic disorder marked by chronic hemolytic anemia and is caused by mutations in the PKLR gene.
  • Researchers studied nine Polish patients with severe anemia who had normal PK activity and discovered both known and a new mutation (c.178C > T) in the PKLR gene.
  • They further analyzed two specific mutations (c.1058delAAG and c.101-1G > A), concluding that one negatively affects PK's stability and function, while the other creates a defective mRNA that leads to a severely reduced PK protein.
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Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers, posing a serious public health challenge that necessitates the development of new therapeutics, therapies, and prevention methods. Among the various therapeutic approaches, interventions involving lactic acid bacteria (LAB) as probiotics and postbiotics have emerged as promising candidates for treating and preventing CRC. While human-isolated LAB strains are considered highly favorable, those sourced from environmental reservoirs such as dairy and fermented foods are also being recognized as potential sources for future therapeutics.

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Tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) is a multifunctional cytokine that plays a pivotal role in apoptosis, cell survival, as well as in inflammation and immunity. Although named for its antitumor properties, TNFα also has tumour-promoting properties. TNFα is often present in large quantities in tumours, and cancer cells frequently acquire resistance to this cytokine.

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