Publications by authors named "Horvath O"

Considering our previous experience in the design of new cholinesterase inhibitors, especially resveratrol analogs, in this research, the basic stilbene skeleton was used as a structural unit for new carbamates designed as potentially highly selective butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) inhibitors with excellent absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity ADMET properties. The inhibitory activity of newly prepared carbamates - was tested toward the enzymes acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and BChE. In the tested group of compounds, the leading inhibitors were and , which achieved excellent selective inhibitory activity for BChE with IC values of 0.

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Graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) proved to be a promising semiconductor for the photocatalytic degradation of various organic pollutants. However, its efficacy is limited by a fast electron hole recombination, a restricted quantity of active sites, and a modest absorption in the visible range. To overcome these limitations, g-CN-BiS and g-CN-ZnS composites were effectively produced utilizing a starch-assisted technique.

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Mitochondria form a dynamic network in cells, regulated by the balance between mitochondrial fusion and fission. The inhibition of mitochondrial fission can have positive effects in acute ischemic/reperfusion injury models by preventing the fall in mitochondrial membrane potential associated with fission processes. However, inhibition of fission in chronic models is disadvantageous because it obstructs the elimination of damaged mitochondrial fragments.

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Due to its rarity, it takes months for patients to be correctly diagnosed with pemphigus vulgaris. This delay can be exacerbated by factors such as incorrect biopsy site selection. When the epidermis detaches from the dermis, evaluating fluorescence patterns is impossible.

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  • Super-resolution microscopy provides high-detail imaging but faces challenges with thick biological specimens, such as oocytes.
  • Optimizing sample preparation is crucial for achieving optical clarity, which enhances imaging capabilities for larger structures.
  • This study introduces a new method involving alcohol dehydration and high-refractive-index mounting, allowing for successful 3D imaging of mouse oocytes, thereby improving the analysis of complex biological processes.
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  • Trichophyton soudanense, Trichophyton violaceum, and Trichophyton tonsurans are uncommon fungal pathogens in Germany primarily affecting travelers to tropical areas, prompting a study in Munich to analyze their clinical significance.
  • A retrospective analysis over nearly a decade involved over 87,000 swabs, finding that 2.1% were positive for these fungi, with T. tonsurans being the most prevalent, especially in young patients.
  • The findings highlight the importance of considering these rare infections, particularly Tinea capitis, in patients with relevant travel histories and potential exposure through social contact.
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Background: The aim was to elaborate a predictive model to find responders for the corticosteroid switch (from prednisolone to dexamethasone) at the first prostate-specific antigen (PSA) progression (≥25% increase) during abiraterone acetate (AA) treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients.

Methods: If PSA has decreased (≥25%) after switch, patients were considered responders. Logistic regression of 19 dichotomized parameters from routine laboratory and patients' history was used to find the best model in a cohort of 67 patients.

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  • - The study analyzed mucocutaneous fungal infections from 87,229 samples collected at a dermatology department in Munich over nearly a decade, finding a significant presence of fungi in 23.54% of cases.
  • - The most frequently identified pathogens were Candida albicans (43.91% of positive samples) and Trichophyton rubrum (26.72%), with rare species like Trichophyton raubitschekii also found.
  • - Results showed that the spectrum of fungi varies by age group and body site, highlighting the importance of considering rare pathogens in clinical diagnoses, which differs from findings in other countries.
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Huntington's disease (HD) is an autosomal inherited progressive neurodegenerative disorder which is caused by the CAG trinucleotide repeat in the huntingtin gene. The mutation induces mitochondrial dysfunction in neurons, which leads to striatal neuronal loss. The efficacy of the available therapies is limited, thus acquisition of more data about the pathomechanism of HD and development of new strategies is urgent.

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Introduction: Psoriasis is a T-cell mediated autoimmune skin disease. is the main psoriasis-specific risk gene. Using a Vα3S1/Vβ13S1 T-cell receptor (TCR) from a lesional psoriatic CD8 T-cell clone we had discovered that, as an underlying pathomechanism, HLA-C*06:02 mediates an autoimmune response against melanocytes in psoriasis, and we had identified an epitope from ADAMTS-like protein 5 (ADAMTSL5) as a melanocyte autoantigen.

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During the care of brain tumor patients, supportive care and palliation are carried out in an individualized manner, accompanied by adequate communication, in a multidisciplinary professional environment. In the case of brain tumor patients, the burden of symptoms resulting from the progression of the disease and the complications of treatments occur in a particularly high proportion. The supportive care of patients in a modern approach covers the targeted treatment of physical and psychosocial problems and also includes integrated palliation.

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  • Water-soluble metalloporphyrins, like nickel(II) porphyrins, exhibit unique properties based on their metal center, and in aqueous solutions, they exist in both low-spin and high-spin forms in equilibrium.
  • This study examined how external factors like irradiation, temperature changes, and the presence of axial ligands can influence this equilibrium, demonstrating that Soret band excitation favors the low-spin form by removing solvent ligands.
  • The research also explored how temperature increases and changes in solvent polarity can shift the spin isomer balance, along with the impact of triethanolamine as an efficient electron donor in improving photocatalytic systems with Ni(II)TMPyP.
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  • * The study used porphyrin photocatalysts in both batch and microreactors, highlighting the benefits of flow photochemistry in terms of productivity, selectivity, and yields.
  • * Analysis of the photocatalysis and photolysis products revealed how different excitation energies and substituents influence product types and ratios, with computational models supporting the experimental findings regarding isomerization and cyclization processes.
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Background: Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) and pemphigus foliaceus (PF) are potentially life-threatening autoimmune blistering diseases. Treatment is based on long-term immunosuppression with high doses of glucocorticosteroids in combination with potentially corticosteroid-sparing agents and/or rituximab. Immunoadsorption (IA) has emerged as a fast-acting adjuvant treatment option.

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Graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) has proved to be a promising heterogeneous photocatalyst in the visible range. It can be used, among others, for the oxidative conversion of environmentally harmful nitrophenols occurring in wastewater. However, its photocatalytic activity needs to be enhanced, which can be achieved by modification with various dopants.

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Clinical trials revealed significant antitumor activity for immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) in metastatic urothelial carcinoma (mUC). Due to their strict eligibility criteria, clinical trials include selected patient cohorts, and thus do not necessarily represent real-world population outcomes. In this multicentric, retrospective study, we investigated real-world data to assess the effectiveness of pembrolizumab and atezolizumab and to evaluate the prognostic value of routinely available clinicopathological and laboratory parameters.

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  • Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a rare skin condition triggered by gluten, characterized by the presence of specific IgA autoantibodies against proteins like endomysium and transglutaminase.
  • An international study analyzed serum samples from 242 DH patients at diagnosis, using various methods including indirect immunofluorescence on monkey oesophagus and ELISA tests for specific autoantibodies.
  • The findings showed that IgA antibodies detected via indirect immunofluorescence had the highest reactivity and diagnostic accuracy, indicating a strong link between these autoantibodies and DH, which can be further improved with additional testing.
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The recent classification of pediatric thrombotic microangiopathies (TMA) takes into consideration mechanisms of disease for guidance to targeted therapies. We present our experience with seven patients with antibody mediated atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). Five children had aHUS with antibodies against complement factor H (CFH-ab) and two with TTP with antibodies against metalloproteinase ADAMTS13.

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Introduction: In case of chronic pancreatitis with inflammatory enlargement of the pancreatic head, several operations exist for the treatment, such as the Beger-, Frey-, Whipple-procedures and the Berne modification. A comparison of the results of these procedures is presented in this study. In addition to this, innovations in pancreatojejunal and biliodigestive anastomosis are also described.

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Juno and CD9 protein, expressed in oolemma, are known to be essential for sperm-oocyte binding and fusion. Although evidence exists that these two proteins cooperate, their interaction has not yet been demonstrated. Here in, we present Juno and CD9 mutual localization over the surface of mouse metaphase II oocytes captured using the 3D STED super-resolution technique.

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From a surgical point of view, the development of preoperative oncological treatment has had a profound effect on the surgical treatment trends of cancer as well as on the outcomes of cancer patients. Consequently, these changes have challenged formerly entrenched oncological surgical principles. In our short report, we aimed to summarize the main shifts regarding the surgical principles of cancer treatment due to the development of preoperative oncological therapy in recent years.

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Nowadays, the study of environmentally friendly ways of producing hydrogen as a green energy source is an increasingly important challenge. One of these potential processes is the heterogeneous photocatalytic splitting of water or other hydrogen sources such as HS or its alkaline solution. The most common catalysts used for H production from NaS solution are the CdS-ZnS type catalysts, whose efficiency can be further enhanced by Ni-modification.

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  • Bullous pemphigoid (BP) and pemphigus vulgaris (PV) are autoimmune skin diseases, with BP characterized by intense itching which may involve the cytokine IL-31.
  • Research compared the expression of IL-31 and its receptor IL-31RA in skin samples from BP and PV patients, revealing significantly higher levels in BP, especially in advanced lesions.
  • The findings suggest that IL-31/IL-31RA signaling could contribute to the difference in pruritus and inflammation between BP and PV, indicating potential for targeted therapies in BP patients.
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