The aim of our study was to analyse the effect of supplementation with various forms of genistein (nano-, micro-, and macro-) on the mineral status of rat femurs in conditions of DMBA-induced mammary gland neoplasia. Thirty-two 30-day-old Sprague Dawley rats were used in the study. The rats were divided into four experimental groups: a control group (without supplementation) and groups supplemented with nanosized (92 ± 41 nm), microsized (587 ± 83 nm), and macrosized genistein.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of genistein in nano, micro, and macro forms on the intensity of the DMBA-induced tumor process in rats and to understand the mechanisms of this action. The effect of genistein supplementation on the content of selected eicosanoids (HETEs, HODE, and HEPE) in the serum of rats was evaluated. The levels and expression of genes encoding various pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1, IL-6) and MMP-9 in the blood of rats were also investigated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Universally, in microbiological diagnostics the detection of live bacteria is essential. Rapid identification of pathogens enables appropriate remedial measures to be taken. The identification of many bacteria simultaneously facilitates the determination of the characteristics of the accompanying microbiota and/or the microbiological complexity of a given environment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEuropean bison is a species for which health monitoring is essential in conservation activities. So far, little research has been carried out on the concentration of elements in this species. Most previous studies did not associate the concentration of elements with susceptibility to diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of selected polyphenolic compounds: epicatechin, apigenin, and naringenin, administered separately or in combination with zinc (Zn), on the growth and development of the neoplastic process induced by 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA) in rats. The impact of supplementation with the above-mentioned compounds on the content of modified derivatives: 1-methyladenosine, N6-methyl-2'-deoxyadenosine, O-methylguanosine, 7-methylguanine, 3-methyladenine, 1-methylguanine, 2-amino-6,8-dihydroxypurine, and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine in the urine of rats with mammary cancer was also assessed. Female Sprague-Dawley rats divided into 7 groups were used in the study: animals without supplementation and animals supplemented with apigenin, epicatechin, and naringenin separately or in combination with zinc.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Dermatology offers great potential for the use of modern technologies such as remote online consultations, initial diagnostics via smartphone and computer applications, and artificial intelligence (AI)-based support for doctors.
Aim: To investigate the attitude of dermatologists to such technologies.
Material And Methods: The participants completed a paper questionnaire comprising 16 questions regarding data such as age, gender and advancement in specialization, as well as views on the safety, benefits and future role of technologies such as AI and telemedicine in the future of medicine.
is a Gram-positive bacterium causing purulent infections in many animal species, including the European bison. However, the data about the virulence and genetic relationships of strains isolated from these wild ruminants are strongly limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of infections in the European bison, and to evaluate the genetic diversity of isolates from these animals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Objective: One of the main health threats to the endangered European bison (Bison bonsasus) is bovine tuberculosis, the pathogenesis of which in this species is not fully known. The aim of the study was to confirm a possible case of vertical transmission from a pregnant European bison with generalized tuberculosis to its 12-week-old foetus.
Material And Methods: During the autopsy it was found that the bison had become pregnant, despite an advanced stage of tuberculosis.
One promising method for cartilage regeneration involves combining known methods, such as the microfracture technique with biomaterials, e.g., scaffolds (membranes).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe wisent, or European bison (), belongs to the same family (Bovidae) as the American bison and domestic cattle. The wisent is the largest mammal in Europe, and is called the "Forest Emperor". The wisent is listed as "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List, and is protected by international law.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study was to assess the effect of genistein on the level of cholesterol, oxysterols, and composition of fatty acids, as well as enzymatic activity of desaturases, in rats with breast cancer. The animals were supplemented with nano-, micro-, and macrogenistein. Rats were treated with 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene to induce mammary adenocarcinoma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Parasitol Parasites Wildl
April 2022
Sixteen species of parasitic mites of the family Demodecidae have been described in ungulates (Ungulatomorpha), particularly among domestic animals and livestock. Specific synhospital species have been found in seven host species. , occurring in the Meibomian glands of the eyelids, was described in the European bison .
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/aim: The aim of the study was to assess the impact of nano-, micro-, and macro-sized-genistein on the growth and development of neoplasms in rats with mammary cancer. Additionally, the effect on the kinetics of changes (9-11-17-20 week of a rat's life) in the levels of methyl derivatives: 1-methyladenine, 3-methyladenine, 7-methylguanine, 1-methylguanine, 1-methyladenosine, 7-methylguanosine, O-methyl-guanosine and N6-methyl-2'-deoxyguanosine in the urine of rats was analyzed.
Materials And Methods: Female Sprague-Dawley rats divided into 4 groups were used in the study.
INTRODUCTION Psychosocial risk factors play an important role in the origins of cardiovascular risk. OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of depressive symptoms (DSs) in relation to some sociodemographic characteristics and selected cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and to assess the relationship between self‑reported CVDs and the severity of DSs. PATIENTS AND METHODS Three cross‑sectional population‑based surveys: WOBASZ (2003-2005), NATPOL 2011 (2011), and WOBASZ II (2013-2014) covered a total sample of 20 514 participants (9614 men and 10 900 women), aged 20 to 74 years, who all completed the Beck Depression Inventory.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The main aim of this work is to assess the level of knowledge about diabetes prevention and the consequences of untreated diabetes in the Polish society, as well as to indicate the variables that have a significant impact on that knowledge.
Material And Methods: The analysis is based on the results of the - WOBASZ II. The number of subjects surveyed was 6170, including 2760 men and 3410 women, aged 20-74 years.
Introduction: The evidence on the beneficial role of low‑risk characteristics is well established. However, data on trends in lifestyle patterns in Central Europe are limited.
Objectives: The aim of this report was to determine changes in lifestyle patterns among adults in Poland between 2003 and 2014.
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most frequent cancer in men and the fifth most common cause of death worldwide, with an estimated 378,553 deaths in 2020. Prostate cancer shows a strong tendency to form metastatic foci in the bones. A number of interactions between cancer cells attacking bones and cells of the bone matrix lead to destruction of the bone and growth of the tumour.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMycobacterium caprae, a member of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, infects humans and animals causing lesions and disease like that of Mycobacterium bovis. The aim of this study was to evaluate antibody responses in European Bison (EB, Bison bonasus; a vulnerable species) naturally infected with M. caprae using dual path platform (DPP) BovidTB test and multi-antigen print immunoassay (MAPIA).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlthough the lungworm, the agent of dictyocaulosis, is one of parasitological threats to European bison, its systematic position remains unclear. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the morphological features of the lungworm and the pathological lesions it induces, and to analyse mitochondrial () genetic markers for systematic and molecular epidemiological studies. The morphological findings indicate that lungworms of European bison can be distinguished from those of cattle on the basis of differences in buccal capsule wall length, total body length, and spicules length in males, all of which were significantly longer in those of European bison.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe cytotoxic properties of zinc nanoparticles have been evaluated in vitro against several types of cancer. However, there is a lack of significant evidence of their activity in vivo, and a potential therapeutic application remains limited. Herein we report the effective inhibition of tumor growth by zinc nanoparticles in vivo, as the effect of the dietary intervention, after the chemical induction in a rodent model of breast cancer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe diagnosis of bovine tuberculosis (BTB) in living wildlife remains a complex problem, and one of particular importance in endangered species like European bison (). To identify infection and avoid the unnecessary culling of such valuable individuals, current best practice requires the collection and culture of material from living animals, as mycobacteria isolation remains the gold standard in BTB diagnosis. However, such isolation is challenging due to the need for the immobilization and collection of appropriate clinical material, and because of the sporadic shedding of mycobacteria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHypertension is one of the most important causes of cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and mortality. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its individual components i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Occup Med Environ Health
January 2020
Objectives: Contrary to popular opinion on the preventive properties of vitamin D, results of previous studies have been inconclusive. The aim of this research was to evaluate the associations between the intake of vitamin D and metabolic abnormalities in a representative sample of Polish adults.
Material And Methods: Within the framework of the Multi-Center National Population Health Examination Survey (referred to as WOBASZ), a random sample of 2381 adult residents of Poland (53.