Changes in Innate Immunity and Microbiome in Different Aging Phenotypes.

The indicators of innate immunity and the composition of the microbiome in the nasopharyngeal mucosa in centenarians with different aging phenotypes were analyzed. A significant increase in the expression of pattern-recognizing receptor genes (TLR2, TLR4, and NLRP3) and proinflammatory cytokines (IL1B, IL18) was shown in the group of centenarians with pathological aging phenotype. In centenarians with successful aging phenotype, increased diversity of the microbiome composition was observed.

Biofilm Formation by Lactobacillus Strains of Modern Probiotics and Their Antagonistic Activity against Opportunistic Bacteria.

The species identity of the studied lactobacillus strains was confirmed by matrix-activated laser desorption/ionization with time-of-flight ion separation (MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry). Lactobacillus strains differed in the dynamics of lactic acid accumulation and changes in the pH of the culture medium. The culture medium affected adhesion ability of lactobacilli.

Analysis of Toxicity of Recombinant Pneumolysin from Streptococcus pneumoniae.

We studied toxicity of recombinant Streptococcus pneumoniae pneumolysin protein in experiments on mice and its cytopathogenic effect on cultures of Vero green monkey kidney cells and human lung carcinoma A549 cells in vitro. In vivo and in vitro experiments proved the absence of compromised toxicity and direct cytopathogenic action of the recombinant protein.

Recombinant Pneumolysin of Pneumococci Induces TLR4 Expression and Maturation of Dendritic Cells In Vitro.

Pneumolysin (Ply) is a target for the development of serotype-independent pneumococcal vaccines, an important condition for the efficacy of which is their ability to activate innate immunity with the subsequent formation of adaptive immunity. In this study, the ability of recombinant full-length Ply (rPly) of pneumococci to induce TLR expression and maturation of dendritic cells generated from mouse bone marrow was evaluated. It was shown that rPly in vitro increased the number of dendritic cells expressing Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) on the membrane.

Characteristics of Anti-Measles Immunity in Lung Transplant Candidates.

Measles has not yet been eradicated; therefore, its outbreaks are still reported throughout the world. Like any infection, measles is dangerous for immunocompromised patients. Levels of anti-measles IgG antibodies were measured in 157 patients aged 17 to 72, who were placed on the lung transplant waiting list.

Expression of Toll-like Receptors on the Immune Cells in Patients with Common Variable Immune Deficiency after Different Schemes of Influenza Vaccination.

Background: for the first time, the effect of one and two doses of adjuvanted influenza vaccines on toll-like receptors (TLRs) in patients with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) was studied and compared (primary vaccination with one vs. two doses, primary vs. repeated vaccination).

[Influence of siRNA complexes on the reproduction of influenza A virus (Orthomyxoviridae: ) ].

Introduction: Influenza is one of the most pressing global health problems. Despite the wide range of available anti-influenza drugs, the viral drug resistance is an increasing concern and requires the search for new approaches to overcome it. A promising solution is the development of drugs with action that is based on the inhibition of the activity of cellular genes through RNA interference.

Preparation a Recombinant Form of Pneumolysin Protein from Streptococcus pneumoniae.

A recombinant form of pneumolysin from Streptococcus pneumoniae was obtained. By using Vector NTI Advance 11.0 bioinformatic analysis software, specific primers were designed in order to amplify the genome fragment of strain No.

Comparative Analysis of Mechanical Properties and Microbiological Resistance of Polyfilament and Monofilament Suture Materials Used in the Operation "Tooth Extraction".

In surgical dentistry, suture material is the only foreign body that remains in the tissues after surgery, and it can lead to several negative reactions, for example, infection of the wound. The purpose of this study was to compare the mechanical properties and microbiological resistance of mono- and polyfilament suture materials used in tooth extraction operations. The study of elongation and knot force was carried out on an Instron 5969 Dual Column Testing System device.

[Hydrogen effect on the mechanisms of mucosal immunity in patients with COVID-19].

Aim: To study the inhalation of an active form of hydrogen effect to mucosal and system immunity in a rehabilitation program for health workers.

Materials And Methods: The study involved patients that survived COVID-19 after therapy with inhaled hydrogen for 90 minutes (n=30), and a control group of patients treated according to standard protocol for managing patients that survived COVID-19 during the rehabilitation period (n=30). Biomaterial was carried out in 2 stages: on the first day of the study, before the accepted therapy and on the 10th day of the study.

[The prospects for the use of drugs based on the phenomenon of RNA interference against HIV infection].

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is currently one of the most pressing global health problems. Since its discovery in 1978, HIV has claimed the lives of more than 35 million people, and the number of people infected today reaches 37 million. In the absence of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), HIV infection is characterized by a steady decrease in the number of CD4+ T-lymphocytes, but its manifestations can affect the central nervous, cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine and genitourinary systems.

Quantitative Assay of B. pertussis Lipopolysaccharide.

We studied activity of Bordetella pertussis LPS in the LAL test. The mean activity of various series of LPS preparations obtained from B. pertussis cells ranged from 1,950,000 to 2,940,000 endotoxin units/μg (EU/μg).

Knockdown of FLT4, Nup98, and Nup205 Cellular Genes Effectively Suppresses the Reproduction of Influenza Virus Strain A/WSN/1933 (H1N1) In vitro.

Background: Influenza is one of the most common infectious diseases, which affects the lower respiratory tract, and can lead to serious complications, including death. It is known that currently available therapeutic agents and vaccines do not provide 100% protection against influenza viruses. The development of drugs based on the RNA interference mechanism in the context of this problem is a promising area.

[Vaccination with virus-like particles containing hemagglutinin protects the lungs of mice with postifluenza bacterial pneumonia: virological, microbiological and clinical data].

Introduction: Influenza is a severe viral disease, a frequent complication of which is a secondary bacterial pneumonia. Influenza vaccines prevent secondary bacterial complications. Virus-like particles are one of the promising areas for the development of new vaccines.

The Potential of Influenza HA-Specific Immunity in Mitigating Lethality of Postinfluenza Pneumococcal Infections.

Influenza virus infections pre-dispose an individual to secondary pneumococcal infections, which represent a serious public health concern. Matching influenza vaccination was demonstrated helpful in preventing postinfluenza bacterial infections and associated illnesses in humans. Yet, the impact of influenza hemagglutinin (HA)-specific immunity alone in this dual-infection scenario remains elusive.

Application of bacterial therapeutic vaccine Immunovac-VP4 in the treatment of pollinosis.

Aim: The aim of the study was to study the effectiveness of the complex use of bacterial therapeutic vaccine Immunovac-VP4 and allergen-specific immune therapy (ASIT) in pollinosis in children and adults.

Materials And Methods: Bacterial therapeutic vaccine Immunovac-VP4 was used annually, nasal and oral administration in patients before the course of ASIT standardized aqueous-salt solutions of allergens.

Results: The therapeutic application of bacterial vaccines, Immunoac-ВП4 before the course ASIT has helped to reduce the frequency of acute respiratory infections in 8,5 times in comparison with the control group.

MICROBIOCENOSIS, IMMUNE SYSTEM AND HEREDITY.

The formation of pro-/eukaryotic systems is the general biological mechanism of formation and variability of the phenotype of plants, animals, human beings under the influence of external wednesday, i.e. formation of adaptive potency conditions to external wednesday that increases the <> prokaryotic structures in sustaining body health.

[PROFILES OF CYTOKINES IN MICE DURING IMMUNIZATION WITH ADTP- VACCINE WITH ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS COMPONENT].

Aim: Study cytokine status in mice immunized with vaccines containing acellular pertussis component.

Materials And Methods: Vaccines developed in Mechnikov RIVS - acellular pertussis vaccine (aPV) and adsorbed pertussis-diphtheria-tetanus vaccine (aDTaP), containing a complex of protective antigens of pertussis microbe - were used in the study. F₁ (CBAxC₅₇B1₆) line mice weighing 12 - 14 g were immunized intraperitoneally 3 times at an interval of 7 days with aPV and aDTaP at human immunization dose (0.

[Immunogenicity and safety of vaccine preparations based on circulating Bordetella pertussis strains].

Aim: Study specific activity and safety ofvaccine preparations based on circulating B. pertussis strains with currently predominating allele variants of pertussis toxin (ptxA1) and pertactin (prn2) genes.

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[Immunobiological properties of Bordetella pertussis lipopolysaccharide in the acellular pertussis vaccine].

Aim: Study of Bordetella pertussis lipopolysaccharide (LPS) immunobiological properties in the acellular pertussis vaccine.

Materials And Methods: Experimental series of acellular pertussis vaccines (APV), lyophilized LPS were used. Antibody titers against LPS in mice sera were evaluated by using EIA with peroxidase conjugate of anti-species antibodies against mice IgG.

[Antigenic composition and serologic characteristics of domestic acellular pertussis vaccine].

Aim: To assess antigenic composition consistency and serological characteristics of domestic acellular pertussis vaccine.

Materials And Methods: Amount of pertussis toxin, filamentous hemagglutinin, agglutinogens types 1, 2, and 3 in experimental batches of vaccine was measured by enzyme immunoassay. Levels of antibodies to aforementioned antigens as well as to lipopolysaccbaride in serum samples obtained from patients with pertussis and healthy vaccinated children were measured by the same method.

[Immunological effect of vaccination against pneumococcal infection in HIV-infected children].

Aim: To measure level of antibodies to pneumococcal antigens in HIV-infected children vaccinated in the age > 2 y.o. in order to assess clinical effect of vaccination.

[Acellular pertussis vaccine].

Protective, immunogenic, toxic, and sensitizing properties of acellular pertussis vaccine (aPV) developed according to original technology were studied, aPV had marked protective activity which lasted more than 2 years. Sera of mice immunized by aPV also possess protective properties, and they were more prominent than in sera of mice immunized by pertussis bacteria suspension (PS). Immune sera to aPV neutralized cytopathogenic effect of pertussis toxin (PT) on ovarian Chinese hamster cells in 1:250 dilution, whereas neutralizing activity of sera to PS was very low.