Retinoids are known to improve the condition of the skin. Transepithelial transport of sodium and chloride ions is important for proper skin function. So far, the effect of applying vitamin A preparations to the skin on ion transport has not been evaluated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOxidative stress and its relationship to fertility and reproduction is a topic of interest in medicine, especially in the context of the effects of trace elements and micronutrients. Oxidative stress occurs when there is an excess of free radicals in the body, which can lead to cell and tissue damage. Free radicals are reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can be formed as a result of normal metabolic processes, as well as under the influence of external factors such as environmental pollution, UV radiation, and diet.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this work, we reported the synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of seven novel tricyclic compounds resulting from the reaction of 3-benzylidenechromanone with Cl or Br substituent in different positions and without halogen with methylhydrazine. The structural characterization of compounds was done through different techniques i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMeasurements of transepithelial potential and resistance in tissue and organ model systems enable the evaluation of the Ni effect on the epithelial sodium channels, aquaporin 3, and the sodium-potassium pump in the epithelial cells. The aim of the presented study was to assess the immediate and prolonged effect of nickel ions on the transport of sodium ions in tissues exposed to direct contact with nickel, including airways, digestive tract and the skin. The influence of 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDiclofenac belongs to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects. Diclofenac administration on the skin may be associated with the appearance of side effects. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of diclofenac gel on transepithelial electrophysiological parameters of the 55 rabbit abdomen skin specimens.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTwo novel coordination complexes, namely, dichlorido[3,5-dimethyl-1-(pyridin-2-yl-κN)-1H-pyrazole-κN]zinc(II), [ZnCl(CHN)], 1, and aquachloridobis[3,5-dimethyl-1-(pyridin-2-yl-κN)-1H-pyrazole-κN]nickel(II) chloride monohydrate, [NiCl(CHN)(HO)]Cl·HO, 2, have been synthesized. The crystal structure analyses revealed that complexes 1 and 2 are mononuclear and have ZnNCl distorted tetrahedral and NiNOCl distorted octahedral structures, respectively. Complex 1 displays a dimer in the crystal structure, while complex 2 forms a chain along the [010] direction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPlatinum-based drugs, used in treating tumors, cause numerous undesirable effects in patients, like neuropathic pain, hypersensitivity, reddening, pruritus and rash. Changes in Na transport modify local osmolality and contribute to the initiation of hypersensitivity and allergy. They are also associated with stimulation of C-fibres and hyperalgesia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAntibiotic resistance acquired by various bacterial fungal and viral pathogens poses therapeutic problems of increasing severity. Among the infections that are very difficult to treat, biofilm-associated cases are one of the most hazardous. Complex structure of a biofilm and unique physiology of the biofilm cells contribute to their extremely high resistance to environmental conditions, antimicrobial agents and the mechanisms of host immune response.
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