Immunohaemostasis and the significance of immune reactions in the regulation of blood coagulation.

Introduction: This study was conducted to determine the specific features of the mutual influence of the immune and haemostatic systems in immunohaemostasis, the role of immune reactions in the regulation of blood coagulation, and the efficacy of modern methods of treating thrombosis and bleeding.

Methods: The study analysed relevant scientific sources on immunology and haematology and identified the specific features of the blood clotting process and the role of immune reactions in it.

Results: The study found that the immune system influences the haematological system through the interaction of blood clotting factors, platelets, plasminogen, endothelial cells with immune cells.

Partial Water Intrusion and Extrusion in Hydrophobic Nanopores for Thermomechanical Energy Dissipation.

Forced wetting (intrusion) and spontaneous dewetting (extrusion) of hydrophobic/lyophobic nanoporous materials by water/nonwetting liquid are of great importance for a broad span of technological and natural systems such as shock-absorbers, molecular springs, separation, chromatography, ion channels, nanofluidics, and many more. In most of these cases, the process of intrusion-extrusion is not complete due to the stochastic nature of external stimuli under realistic operational conditions. However, understanding of these partial processes is limited, as most of the works are focused on an idealized complete intrusion-extrusion cycle.

Holter ECG monitoring and platelets characteristics in patients with coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation.

Objective: Aim: To check the relationships between platelet characteristics and Holter ECG monitoring results in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and coronary artery disease (CAD).

Patients And Methods: Materials and Methods: 300 investigated patients were separated into three groups: I (CAD) - 149 patients with CAD without arrhythmias, II (CAD and AF) - 124 patients with CAD and AF paroxysm, and the control group (CG) - 27 patients without CAD and arrhythmias.

Results: Results: In the II group was detected an increase in mean platelet volume (MPV) (9.

Sphere-shaped ZnO photocatalyst synthesis for enhanced degradation of the Quinolone antibiotic, Ofloxacin, under UV irradiation.

The sphere-shaped zinc oxide (ZnO) photocatalyst was synthesized by the homogeneous precipitation method, using Zn(CHCOO)·2HO as a zinc precursor and NHOH as a precipitating agent. The morphology and crystal structure of the prepared ZnO sample were studied by XRD, SEM, FT-IR, XPS, zeta potential measurements, and a low-temperature nitrogen adsorption-desorption technique. The optical characteristics of ZnO were determined by UV - Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy.

Quality-dependent performance of hydrophobic ZIF-67 upon high-pressure water intrusion-extrusion process.

Zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF) microporous materials have already been employed in many fields of energetic and environmental interest since the last decade. The commercial scale production of some of these materials makes them more accessible for their implementation in industrial processes; however, their massive synthesis may entail modifications to the preparation protocols, which may result in a loss in the optimization of this process and a drop in the material's quality. This fact may have implications for the performance of these materials during their lifetime, especially when they are used in applications such as energy dissipation, in which they are subjected to several operating cycles under high pressures.

Bipolar Resistive Switching in 2D MoSe Grown by Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition.

Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) are highly promising nanomaterials for various electronic devices such as field-effect transistors, junction diodes, tunneling devices, and, more recently, memristors. 2D MoSe stands out for having high electrical conductivity, charge carrier mobility, and melting point. While these features make it particularly appropriate as a switching layer in memristive devices, reliable and scalable production of large-area 2D MoSe still represents a challenge.

EFFECTS OF ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID ON GLYCEMIC STATUS IN 2 TYPE DIABETES PATIENTS WITH СHRONIC CORONARY SYNDROME.

Objective: The aim: To study the possibilities of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) to control the parameters of carbohydrate metabolism.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: We examined 80 people with type 2 DM and coronary heart disease who suffered non-Q-myocardial infarction (non-Q-MI). All patients at the time of inclusion in the study received oral hypoglycemic agents, ACE inhibitor, β-blocker, statin and antiplatelet agent.

Surface Passivation of III-V GaAs Nanopillars by Low-Frequency Plasma Deposition of Silicon Nitride for Active Nanophotonic Devices.

Numerous efforts have been devoted to improve the electronic and optical properties of III-V compound materials via reduction of their nonradiative states, aiming at highly efficient III-V sub-micrometer active devices and circuits. Despite many advances, the poor reproducibility and short-term passivation effect of chemical treatments, such as sulfidation and nitridation, requires the use of protective encapsulation methods, not only to protect the surface, but also to provide electrical isolation for device manufacturing. There is still a controversial debate on which combination of chemical treatment and capping dielectric layer can best reproducibly protect the crystal surface of III-V materials while being compatible with readily available semiconductor-foundry plasma deposition methods.

Assessment of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Crambe spp. during vegetation.

Background: The search for new plant raw material as a potential source of antioxidants is still ongoing. This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant and antimicrobial capacity of the plant raw material of Crambe spp. during vegetation.

Chemical instability at chalcogenide surfaces impacts chalcopyrite devices well beyond the surface.

The electrical and optoelectronic properties of materials are determined by the chemical potentials of their constituents. The relative density of point defects is thus controlled, allowing to craft microstructure, trap densities and doping levels. Here, we show that the chemical potentials of chalcogenide materials near the edge of their existence region are not only determined during growth but also at room temperature by post-processing.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid as a Means of Influence on Systemic Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Prior Myocardial Infarction.

Patients with combined coronary heart disease and diabetes mellitus make up a growing segment of the population and require a comprehensive treatment approach. Patients with concurrent diabetes mellitus and coronary heart disease have a worse projection. Under these conditions, the incidence of recurrent myocardial infarction, early disability due to complications, and the risk of coronary death are increased.

Mechanistic insight into bimetallic CoNi-MOF arrays with enhanced performance for supercapacitors.

Engineering multicomponent electroactive materials is an effective strategy to improve electrochemical performance by adjusting the atomic and electronic structure. In this work, we directly synthesize oriented bimetallic CoNi-MOF nanosheets on CFP (carbon fiber paper). The CoNi-MOF/CFP shows high specific capacitance, outstanding rate capability and long-term cycling stability compared to a monometallic Ni-MOF or Co-MOF.

Immune status of patients with frontal basilar trauma having bc "syntekost" applied in the surgical treatment. report 1. the state of the systemic cellular and humoral immunity factors of patients with frontal basilar trauma in the acute posttraumatic period prior to surgical treatment.

Objective: Introduction: At present biocomposite materials are used in the surgical treatment of frontal bone fracture. They improve osteogenesis, reduce the number of complications. Immunologic aspects of application of these materials are studied insufficiently, therefore this report presents the results of immunoassay of patients with frontal bone fracture in the proximate posttraumatic period before implanting preparation "Syntekost".

Morphological dynamics of bone tissue reparative regeneration during the implantation of biocomposite "syntekost" into the cavity of the traumatic defect of the iliac crest of a rabbit in the experiment.

Objective: Introduction: The problem of bone tissue regeneration and the development of the methods of directional influence on bone healing processes are one of the most urgent problems of modern medicine. The question of bone tissue posttraumatic regeneration is particularly important with regard to military conflicts, ecological and technological disasters, and has social and economic relevance, connected with the necessity of long-term treatment and medical rehabilitation. The aim: The objective of the work is the experimental evaluation of bone tissue reparative regeneration during the implantation of biocomposite "Syntekost" (patent for invention №98573 dated 25.

Electrowetting of Ionic Liquid on Graphite: Probing via in Situ Electrochemical X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy.

Thin films of ionic liquid 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(fluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([EMIm][FSI]) vapor-deposited on highly oriented pyrographite (HOPG) were studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy. The results revealed a reversible morphological transition from a "drop-on-layer" structure to a "flat-layer" structure at positive, and not at negative, polarization. The effect is rationalized in terms of electric-field-induced reduction of the liquid-solid transition temperature in the ionic liquid film, when its thickness is comparable to the charge screening length.

Ultrahigh Performance All Solid-State Lithium Sulfur Batteries: Salt Anion's Chemistry-Induced Anomalous Synergistic Effect.

With a remarkably higher theoretical energy density compared to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and abundance of elemental sulfur, lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries have emerged as one of the most promising alternatives among all the post LIB technologies. In particular, the coupling of solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) with the cell chemistry of Li-S batteries enables a safe and high-capacity electrochemical energy storage system, due to the better processability and less flammability of SPEs compared to liquid electrolytes. However, the practical deployment of all solid-state Li-S batteries (ASSLSBs) containing SPEs is largely hindered by the low accessibility of active materials and side reactions of soluble polysulfide species, resulting in a poor specific capacity and cyclability.

Variant of myocardial infarction course in the patient with left ventricular non-compaction.

Non-compacted left ventricle in adults is a rare occurrence, though it is diagnosed even more rarely. As a rule in patients with non-compacted left ventricle (LVNC) other pathologic condition is diagnosed, notably hypertrophic or dilated cardiomyopathy. The majority of LVNC cases are diagnosed in early infancy but currently there are asymptomatic cases detected by means of echocardiographic examination.

Lithium Azide as an Electrolyte Additive for All-Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Batteries.

Of the various beyond-lithium-ion battery technologies, lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have an appealing theoretical energy density and are being intensely investigated as next-generation rechargeable lithium-metal batteries. However, the stability of the lithium-metal (Li°) anode is among the most urgent challenges that need to be addressed to ensure the long-term stability of Li-S batteries. Herein, we report lithium azide (LiN ) as a novel electrolyte additive for all-solid-state Li-S batteries (ASSLSBs).

A case of strong metal-support interactions: combining advanced microscopy and model systems to elucidate the atomic structure of interfaces.

A symbiosis of advanced scanning probe and electron microscopy and a well-defined model system may provide a detailed picture of interfaces on nanostructured catalytic systems. This was demonstrated for Pt nanoparticles supported on iron oxide thin films which undergo encapsulation by supporting oxide as a result of strong metal-support interactions.

Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of EPs 7630 in adults with COPD.

Background: Preventing and managing exacerbations is one major component in COPD treatment. We investigated whether EPs 7630, a herbal drug preparation from the roots of Pelargonium sidoides, could prolong time to acute exacerbation in patients with COPD stage II/III.

Methods: In this randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, patients were randomly allocated to oral 24-week add-on therapy with 3 × 30 drops/day EPs 7630 (n = 99) or placebo (n = 101) to a standardised baseline-treatment.

Role of ceria in oxidative dehydrogenation on supported vanadia catalysts.

The effect of the suppport on oxidative dehydrogenation activity for vanadia/ceria systems is examined for the oxidation of methanol to formaldehyde by use of well-defined VO(x)/CeO(2)(111) model catalysts. Temperature-programmed desorption at low vanadia loadings revealed reactivity at much lower temperature (370 K) as compared to pure ceria and vanadia on inert supports such as silica. Density functional theory is applied and the energies of hydrogenation and oxygen vacancy formation also predict an enhanced reactivity of the vanadia/ceria system.