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Cerebrovascular diseases themselves are the second most common cause of cognitive impairment (dementia). In addition, cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) makes a significant contribution to the clinical picture of neurodegenerative diseases. Since there are currently no pharmacological treatments for CSVD, a promising method is the activation of the endogenous mechanisms of sanogenesis.

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Obesity is associated with changes in the gut microbiota, as well as with increased permeability of the intestinal wall. In 130 non-obese volunteers, 57 patients with metabolically healthy obesity (MHO), and 76 patients with metabolically unhealthy obesity (MUHO), bacterial DNA was isolated from stool samples, and the 16S rRNA gene was sequenced. The metabolic profile of the microbiota predicted by PICRUSt2 (https://huttenhower.

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VEGFR3 (FLT4) is crucial for embryonic lymphangiogenesis, and defects in this receptor can lead to congenital lymphedema type 1A (Milroy disease). This study analyses FLT4 gene sequence in 24 primary lymphedema patients, identifying genetic variants in five patients resembling typical Milroy disease. A novel likely pathogenic variant (c.

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In many industrial applications, preparation of cyclodextrin (CD) inclusion complexes with drugs, food additives, dyes and components of essence oils is performed in solid mixtures, slurries or paste-like systems having lack of water to dissolve cyclodextrin and guest completely. Such systems need a different description than supplied by classical analysis of CD complexation in aqueous solutions. The main feature of solid-state guest inclusion is the phase transition from solid CD to solid inclusion compound.

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Chelating agents used in agriculture and land reclamation practices must exhibit the capacity to firmly bind metal ions while also rapidly decomposing into non-toxic compounds due to their introduction into the environment in substantial quantities. It is therefore crucial to identify an alternative to EDTA, a prevalent chelating agent known for its low biodegradability and relatively high toxicity. This study focuses on assessing the degree of biodegradation of iminoglutamic succinic acid (IGSA) and the toxicity of its half-decomposition products.

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  • * It highlights the importance of microglial plasticity and the microenvironment in influencing their polarization pathways, which can lead to either pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory responses post-injury.
  • * The review provides insights on microglia activation, migration, and their effects on neighboring cells like neurons, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes, which could help scientists develop better treatment strategies for CNS injuries.
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Four novel HLA alleles HLA-A*02:01:222, -B*07:02:104, -C*07:02:156 and -DQB1*06:03:51 alleles detected during routine next generation sequencing.

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Two novel HLA-С alleles HLA-C*07:1153 and -C*07:1154 alleles detected during routine next generation sequencing.

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Poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid)-based microspheres of two types, with and without macropores, were prepared; their morphology and particle size were evaluated. These microspheres were entrapped as disperse fillers into the bulk of macroporous cryogels based on poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA). It was found that the rigidity of the resultant composite cryogels increased markedly as compared to that of unfilled cryogels of the same PVA concentration.

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The development of a new Neodymium/Dysprosium metal-organic framework, referred to as Nd/Dy-BTC MOF, based on benzene-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid, has been achieved through an in situ growth process on 2D transition metal carbides (MXene) surfaces. This synthesis was conducted via a solvothermal method utilizing a solvent mixture of water, ethanol, and dimethylformamide. The primary objective of this research is to investigate the framework's efficacy as a photocatalyst for the degradation of anionic dye, as well as its potential for sensing certain explosives.

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Using produced polyclonal antibodies specific to the N-terminal sequence (residues 61-298) of rat obscurin, we investigated the isoform composition of this protein in 4 striated muscles: myocardium of the left ventricle, diaphragm, skeletal m. gastrocnemius (containing mainly fast fibers), and m. soleus (containing mainly slow fibers).

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Heating of linear dipeptides above a critical temperature initiates their cyclization even in the solid state. This method of obtaining cyclic dipeptides meets the requirements of "green chemistry", provides a high yield of the main product and releases only water as a by-product of the reaction, and does not require solvents. However, to date, the cyclization of only a small number of dipeptides in the solid state has been studied, and some correlations of the process were discovered.

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The quick-to-court (qtc) gene is expressed in both males and females but affects only the mating behavior of males, probably due to the different composition of isoforms between the sexes. We tested this hypothesis and examined the sex-specific expression of qtc transcripts in the tissues of male and female Oregon-R flies. It was found that some qtc transcripts, such as qtc-RM and qtc-RN, are testis-specific, while others like qtc-RH are found in ovaries but absent in testes.

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Aim: To systematize data on the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in the adult population of Russia.

Materials And Methods: The search for studies was conducted in the electronic databases MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, and RSCI (Russian Science Citation Index) from January 2000 to December 2022. The review included relevant publications in peer-reviewed periodicals in English or Russian, publications with data from cross-sectional epidemiological studies assessing the prevalence of GERD in the Russian population, studies on adult patients with GERD, and publications with detailed descriptive statistics that allow using the data in the meta-analysis.

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Background: One of the reasons for the decrease of eradication effectiveness is its resistance to antibiotics.

Aim: To examine the prevalence of point mutations responsible for clarithromycin and levofloxacin resistance among the patients with upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract disorders in Kazan.

Materials And Methods: The study included 203 patients with symptoms of dyspepsia who underwent upper GI endoscopy at the University Hospital of Kazan Federal University (Kazan, Russia) in 2019-2021.

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  • Influenza A virus has a segmented RNA genome, allowing for reassortment, which can create new virus variants, primarily circulating among wild waterfowl during their migrations.* -
  • In 2023, an analysis of 84 biological samples from birds and marine mammals in Antarctica indicated the presence of avian influenza virus variants, specifically H3N8 and H1N1.* -
  • The research underscores the importance of understanding genetic diversity in influenza A viruses in polar regions to inform strategies against potential biological threats.*
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Microorganisms produce a wide variety of polysaccharides. Due to biosafety considerations, lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are popular producers of exopolysaccharides (EPS) for various applications. In this study, we analyzed the composition and properties of EPS produced by L.

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  • Inflammatory bowel diseases involve ongoing inflammation in the intestines and changes in gut microbiota, which can be influenced by outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) that contain polysaccharide A (PSA).
  • The study used a mouse model of intestinal colitis induced by sodium dextran sulfate (DSS) and examined the effects of OMV treatment by assessing disease severity and gut tissue health through disease activity index (DAI) and histology.
  • Results indicated that OMV treatment improved intestinal healing and altered microbiota composition, highlighting OMVs’ potential as both anti-inflammatory agents and facilitators of microbiota recovery.
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  • A supramolecular method was used to create nanoparticles by combining sodium carboxymethylcellulose and viologen calix[4]resorcinol in water at room temperature, driven by self-assembly.
  • The properties of the nanoparticles varied based on the ratio of polymer to macrocycle, with excess macrocycle enabling binding of oleic acid and excess polymer allowing for doxorubicin binding.
  • The nanoparticles showed enhanced solubilization of quercetin and better delivery into tumor cells compared to simpler compositions, paving the way for advancements in drug delivery systems.
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Ultraviolet-induced melanisation in lichens: physiological traits and transcriptome profile.

Physiol Plant

September 2024

Kazan Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, FRC Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kazan, Russian Federation.

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  • Lichens, key organisms in Arctic and boreal ecosystems, are sensitive to climate change, particularly increased UV light from ozone depletion and deforestation.
  • This study investigates how UV-B radiation impacts gene expression in the lichen species Lobaria pulmonaria, highlighting significant browning of the upper cortex and activation of genes related to melanin production for stress protection.
  • The findings reveal that lichen symbionts employ a complex gene network for tolerance to UV-B, suggesting that climate change could adversely affect lichen biodiversity through metabolic trade-offs and stress responses.
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Age-related impairment of the diaphragm causes respiratory complications. Neuromuscular junction (NMJ) dysfunction can be one of the triggering events in diaphragm weaknesses in old age. Prominent structural and functional alterations in diaphragm NMJs were described in elderly rodents, but NMJ changes in middle age remain unclear.

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In this study, the effects of different combinations of the genes , , and injected both using direct virus-mediated injection (adenovirus, Ad5) and umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells (UCBCs) on the processes of stimulation of post-ischemic innervation, angiogenesis, and regeneration in skeletal muscle were investigated in a rat hindlimb chronic ischemia model. It was shown that more pronounced stimulation of angiogenesis and restoration of post-ischemic innervation were achieved both in the early (28 days post-ischemia, dpi) and late (42 dpi) terms of the experiment in the calf muscle when UCBCs delivered the combination of Ad5- and Ad5- compared to the direct injection of the same vector combination into the area of ischemia. At the same time, the inclusion of Ad5- in the combination of Ad5- and Ad5- directly injected or administered by UCBCs provided a significant increase in the number of centronuclear muscle fibers, indicating stimulation of post-ischemic reparative myogenesis.

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Recent progress in the development of encapsulated fertilizers for time-controlled release.

Heliyon

August 2024

Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, 8 Arbuzov str., 420088 Kazan, Russian Federation.

This review describes the latest achievements in the development of encapsulated controlled-release fertilizers, which encompasses sustainability issues in agriculture. The research community's interest in this particular area of science has doubled over the last couple of years due to the yearly increasing complexity of the food and supply situation, as well as maintaining the development of modern society in the era of population outbreak. This review covers demand in timely systematization and comprehensive analysis of emerging research in so-called "smart fertilizers" that release mineral components in accordance with the needs for nutrients classified into controlled- and slow-release fertilizers (CRFs and SRFs).

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Using the method of electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, we showed that NO production decreases by 60% (p<0.05) in the region located rostral to the spinal cord injury 7 days after combined injury to the brain and spinal cord. At the same time, NO production did not change in the site of spinal cord injury and caudal to the injury.

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Objective: Study of central sensitization (CS), insomnia and meteosensitivity in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) admitted for a routine examination.

Material And Methods: 67 patients (29 men and 38 women), aged 50-87 years, average age 73 [67; 85] years, with chronic forms of coronary heart disease were examined. The examination included the Russian version of the central sensitization inventory (CSI); assessment of meteosensitivity using a visual analogue scale (VAS); questionnaire for semi-quantitative assessment of subjective sleep characteristics (ASHS).

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