Characterization of a Panel of Monoclonal Antibodies Targeting the F-Protein of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) for the Typing of Contemporary Circulating Strains.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of upper and lower respiratory tract infections in infants and young children. Virus-specific monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) can be used for diagnosis, prophylaxis, and research of RSV pathogenesis. A panel of 16 anti-RSV mAbs was obtained from mice immunized by RSV strain Long.

Antigenic Architecture of the H7N2 Influenza Virus Hemagglutinin Belonging to the North American Lineage.

The North American low pathogenic H7N2 avian influenza A viruses, which lack the 220-loop in the hemagglutinin (HA), possess dual receptor specificity for avian- and human-like receptors. The purpose of this work was to determine which amino acid substitutions in HA affect viral antigenic and phenotypic properties that may be important for virus evolution. By obtaining escape mutants under the immune pressure of treatment with monoclonal antibodies, antigenically important amino acids were determined to be at positions 125, 135, 157, 160, 198, 200, and 275 (H3 numbering).

Diagnostic value of microbiome biomarkers of the periodonite microbiome in patients with the association of chronic periodontitis and diabetes mellitus type 2.

The place of high-tech methods of molecular biology in clinical laboratory diagnostics of various diseases and the development of a system of biomarkers as an important component of diagnostic research is currently attracting the closest attention of the scientific community. In this paper, an attempt is made to use high-tech metagenomic analysis to solve problems that arise due to the high frequency of association of periodontal diseases with systemic pathology, in particular, with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The aim of the study was to determine the taxonomic and metabolic features of the microbiome of periodontal tissues in periodontal diseases associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus, as a model of the ratio of local and systemic effects of periodontal pathogenic bacteria.

[Colonization activity of conditionally pathogenic microorganisms and features of biofilm formation on the surface of thermoplastic polymer material].

The Purpose Of The Study: Was to assess the microbial colonization and biofilm-forming activity of conditionally pathogenic microorganisms in vitro to samples of acrylic-free thermoplastic polymer material and to assess the possibility of its use for the manufacture of removable tooth splinting structures by injection method.

Materials And Methods: The reference strains . Biofilm-forming activity was assessed by the level of ethanol extraction of a 0.

[Monoclonal antibodies to hemagglutinin of influenza A/H7N3 virus (Orthomyxoviridae: Alphainfluenzavirus: Influenza A virus)].

Introduction: Variants of influenza virus A/H7 have the same high pandemic potential as A/H5. However, the information about the antigenic structure of H7 hemagglutinin (НА) is considerably inferior in quantitative terms to similar data for H5 НА.The aims of the study were development and characterization of the monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) panel for HA subtype H7 of the influenza A virus.

[Experimental study of a bacterial adhesion to titanium plates used for osteosynthesis of facial bones].

Background: The adhesion ability of microorganisms to the surface of titanium miniplates and screws is one of factors in the development of purulent-inflammatory complications in the postoperative period. One of the solutions to this problem is the use of an ion-plasma coating of mini-plates and screws.

Objective: The aim of the study was to prove a decrease adhesion level of pathogenic and conditionally pathogenic bacterium to samples of titanium mini-plates with ion-plasma coating, compared with samples without coating.

Interrelation of Cardiovascular Diseases with Anaerobic Bacteria of Subgingival Biofilm.

Aims: The aim of this study is to study the colonization of subgingival biofilm (SGB) with periodontopathogenic bacteria species and endothelium-dependent vasodilation in patients with coronary heart disease and concomitant periodontitis.

Subjects And Methods: Forty-five patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) were examined - 28 women (62%) and 17 men (38%) aged 53-76 years, including 15 patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), 15 patients with exertional angina (pectoris), and 15 patients with chronic periodontitis (CP) without CVD. Dental and cardiological health conditions were determined, a biochemical blood test was conducted, endothelium-dependent vasodilation in the brachial artery was measured, and DNA of periodontopathogenic bacteria in SGB was detected.

[Features and significance of adhesion of bacteria and fungi of the oral cavity as the initial stage of the formation of a microbial biofilm on dental polymer materials].

Objective: Characteristics of the adhesion of yeast fungi and oral bacteria of various types to samples of polymeric materials for fixed structures of dental prostheses, obtained using various technologies: adjective digital 3D printing and traditional methods.

Material And Methods: Conducted model experiments on the adhesion of bacterial (including the main periodontopic-pathogenic species - ) and fungal pathogens () to standard samples of polymer materials NextDent C & B Micro Filled Hybrid («NextDent», Netherlands), Detax Freeprint temp UV («Detax», Germany), obtained by digital additive 3D printing technology, and Luxatemp Automix Plus («DMG», Germany) and Acrytemp («Zhermack», Italy) - by the traditional method as a control. Removal of adhering microbes from the material was carried out using an ultrasound machine (exposure time 10 minutes, power 60 kHz).

[Control of primary adhesion of microorganisms and formation of biofilms on stomatological materials used for transdental implantation in dental stabilizing operations.].

Transdental implantation is an effective way to restore the lost biomechanical properties of a resected or amputated tooth. The choice of structural materials for the implant is the most important stage of treatment, in relation to the adhesion of aggressive microbiota to them. To characterize the adhesion of microorganisms of periodontopathogenic and cariogenic groups in vitro to experimental samples of zirconium dioxide and titanium alloys using cultural and electronic microscopic methods of adhesion evaluation as the first stage of biofilm formation.

[Monoclonal antibodies to hemagglutinin of influenza b viruses victoria evolutionary lineage.].

Co-circulation of two evolutionary distinct lineages of influenza virus in one epidemic season has led to development specifc reagents for rapid identifcation and typing of new isolates. Panel of MAbs to hemagglutinin of influenza virus B/Brisbane/46/15 belonging to Victoria evolutionary lineage was developed. All MAbs reacted in ELISA with B/Victoria-like strains only.

GENETIC AND ANTIGENIC CHARACTERISTICS OF RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS STRAINS ISOLATED IN ST. PETERSBURG IN 2013-2016.

Antigenic and genetic characteristics of Russian RSV isolates are presented for the first time. Of the 69 strains isolated in St. Petersburg, 93% belonged to the RSV-A antigenic group.

[EXPERIMENTAL RATIONALE OF ENDODONTIC THERAPY OF CHRONIC FORMS OF PULPITIS- AND PERIODONTITIS USING PHOTO-ACTIVATED DISINFECTION AND ULTRASOUND TREATMENT].

Aim: Laboratory rationale of application of a complex effect of ultrasound treatment, and photo-activated disinfection in experiments in vitro using strains of anaerobic and microaerophilic microorganisms isolated from patients with chronic forms of pulpitis and periodontitis.

Materials And Methods: Microbiologic study of root canal was carried out using a bacteriologic method (2 species of obligatory-anaerobic and 2 -microaerophilic streptococci). Evaluation of the effect of ultrasound treatment in a complexwith a system of photo-activated disinfection on microflora of root canal was carried out using a bioreactor.

[The development of immune enzyme test-systems for detecting potentially pandemic influenza viruses subtype A(H2), A(H5), A(H7) and A(H9).].

To develop diagnostic test-systems constructed according principle of "sandwich" enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to detect antigens of influenza viruses with pandemic potential: A(H2), A(H5), A(H7), A(H9).The panels of subtype-specific monoclonal antibodies interacting with molecule of hemagglutinin of potentially pandemic viruses of influenza are obtained and characterized. The viruses of every sub-type were supplied with selected pairs monoclonal antibodies/monoclonal antibodies' conjugate with peroxidase of horse-radish, interacting most effectively with virus-immunogen and lacking non-specific activity related to influenza viruses of geterologic types.

[Epitope analysis of the hemagglutinin molecule of the Victoria lineage influenza B viruses].

A panel of five monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) to the HA1 molecule of the influenza B virus of the Victorian lineage with high virus-neutralizing activity was developed. For identification of the virus neutralizing epitopes in HA1 escape mutants (EM) of the influenza BIShandong/07/97 and B/Malaysia/2506/04 virus were selected using virus- neutralizing antibodies (MAbs). Three EMs had single, two--double and one--triple amino acid substitutions (AAS) in HA1 (H122N, A202E, K203T, K2031, K203N or A317V).

[Gingival fluid cytokine profile in patients after dental implantation and by periimplantitis].

The study included 32 patients with complications which have developed 3 months to 14 years after dental implants placement. ELISA method was used to assess cytokines content in various sites of tooth alignment in patients with Herpesviridae and periodontopathogenics bacteria associated periimplantitis. The results prove the necessity for Herpesviridae and selected bacteria monitoring after dental implantation.

[Expression of cytokines in dentogingival sulcus in patients after dental implantation and during development of peri-implantitis].

Aim: Determination of cytokine content in various areas of dentition in patients with peri-implantitis associated with parodontopathogenic bacteria species of I and II order.

Materials And Methods: 32 patients with complications that developed in 3 months to 14 years after installation of intraosteal dental implants were examined. Content of cytokines in various areas of dentition was determined by using solid phase enzyme immunoassay in patients with developed peri-implantitis associated with parodontopathogenic bacteria species of I and II order.

[Antioxidant therapy by infectious complication of oral surgery procedures].

The study presents the results of prevention and treatment of infectious and inflammatory complications after oral surgery procedures. Combined therapy with antibiotics and superlimf promotes a more rapid reduction in the duration of clinical symptoms and duration of treatment than monotherapy with antibiotics. Results of the study substantiate the feasibility of using superlimf in outpatient oral surgical procedures for infectious and inflammatory complications treatment.

[Influenza virus reproduction in the endothelial cells of human blood vessels].

The current epidemic strains of the influenza subtypes Y5N1, H3N2, and H1N1 can be reproduced in the cultured human endothelial EAhy926 cells with an infective activity of 3.0-4.5 Ig TCD50.

[Effect of antibacterial and immunomodulating therapy on cytokine status in the infectious-inflammatory complications of dental surgical interventions].

In patients with infectious-inflammatory complications after surgery in the oral cavity (cystectomy, dental implants, sinus lifting and removal of third molars) in the dynamics studied the content of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α). A significant change in their content in blood serum, and their contents increased in the early postoperative period with normalization of cytokine levels within 2 weeks after antibiotical and immunomodulatory treatment.

[Comprehensive microbiological and molecular-biological control of using laser technologies in ambulatory surgical practice].

Results of comparative use of different type lasers for surgical treatment of patients with medium severity level of periodontitis were presented: group 1--erbium laser "Waterlaser Millennium" (41 people); group 2--diode laser "LS-0,97 - IRE-Polyus" (25 people); group 3--carbon dioxide laser "СО2-laser LST - 20/01 Lantset" (21 people). Patients of the comparative group undergone a traditional surgical curettage (30 people). A PCR-diagnostic was made to all patients that were sent to ambulatory surgical treatment.

[Development of competitive enzyme immunoassay for the detection of influenza A(H5) virus antibodies].

An indirect enzyme immunoassay (EIA) using the purified fraction of surface viral glycoproteins (GP) as an antigen for solid phase sensitization was not shown to be a specific method for the differential detection of influenza A(HS) (HS-Ab) virus antibodies (Abs) due to total conservative epitopes in the structure of GPs of influenza A(H5) and A(H1NI) viruses. The cross activity of some monoclonal Abs (MAbs) to influenza A(H5) and A(HIN1) viruses, which had been obtained at the Research Institute of Influenza, was proof of the presence of total immunodominant determinants in the structure of influenza H1 and H5 virus hemagglutinin (HA). In this connection, an EIA, which was based on the competition of influenza A(H5) H5-Ab virus HA-specific MAbs in the test sera for an association with influenza A(H5) virus, was proposed for the subtype-specific detection of H5 Ab.

Structural and functional characterization of CC chemokine CCL14.

CC chemokine ligand 14, CCL14, is a human CC chemokine that is of recent interest because of its natural ability, upon proteolytic processing of the first eight NH2-terminal residues, to bind to and signal through the human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) co-receptor, CC chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5). We report X-ray crystallographic structures of both full-length CCL14 and signaling-active, truncated CCL14 [9-74] determined at 2.23 and 1.

Crystal structure of BMP-9 and functional interactions with pro-region and receptors.

Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), a subset of the transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta superfamily, regulate a diverse array of cellular functions during development and in the adult. BMP-9 (also known as growth and differentiation factor (GDF)-2) potently induces osteogenesis and chondrogenesis, has been implicated in the differentiation of cholinergic neurons, and may help regulate glucose metabolism. We have determined the structure of BMP-9 to 2.

Interferon-kappa, a novel type I interferon expressed in human keratinocytes.

High throughput cDNA sequencing has led to the identification of interferon-kappa, a novel subclass of type I interferon that displays approximately 30% homology to other family members. Interferon-kappa consists of 207 amino acids, including a 27-amino acid signal peptide and a series of cysteines conserved in type I interferons. The gene encoding interferon-kappa is located on the short arm of chromosome 9 adjacent to the type I interferon gene cluster and is selectively expressed in epidermal keratinocytes.

Experimental infection of pigs with the newly identified swine hepatitis E virus (swine HEV), but not with human strains of HEV.

A novel virus of pigs, swine hepatitis E virus (swine HEV), was recently identified and shown to be antigenically and genetically related to human HEV. In the present study, we attempted to infect specific-pathogen-free (SPF) pigs experimentally with swine HEV or with human strains of HEV. Serum samples collected from naturally infected pigs were used as the source of swine HEV.