Characterizing Aptamer Interaction with the Oncolytic Virus VV-GMCSF-Lact.

Aptamers are currently being investigated for their potential to improve virotherapy. They offer several advantages, including the ability to prevent the aggregation of viral particles, enhance target specificity, and protect against the neutralizing effects of antibodies. The purpose of this study was to comprehensively investigate an aptamer capable of enhancing virotherapy.

Development of Electrochemical Aptasensor for Lung Cancer Diagnostics in Human Blood.

We describe the preparation and characterization of an aptamer-based electrochemical sensor to lung cancer tumor markers in human blood. The highly reproducible aptamer sensing layer with a high density (up to 70% coverage) on the gold electrode was made. Electrochemical methods and confocal laser scanning microscopy were used to study the stability of the aptamer layer structure and binding ability.

Proteomics-Based Regression Model for Assessing the Development of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

The clinical course of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is very ambiguous, showing either an indolent nature of the disease or having latent dangerous progression, which, if diagnosed, will require an urgent therapy. The prognosis of the course of the disease and the estimation of the time of therapy initiation are crucial for the selection of a successful treatment strategy. A reliable estimating index is needed to assign newly diagnosed CLL patients to the prognostic groups.

Proteomics-Based Machine Learning Approach as an Alternative to Conventional Biomarkers for Differential Diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Diseases.

Diabetic nephropathy, hypertension, and glomerulonephritis are the most common causes of chronic kidney diseases (CKD). Since CKD of various origins may not become apparent until kidney function is significantly impaired, a differential diagnosis and an appropriate treatment are needed at the very early stages. Conventional biomarkers may not have sufficient separation capabilities, while a full-proteomic approach may be used for these purposes.

Prominent Tendon Xanthomas and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Associated with Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis Identified Using Whole Exome Sequencing.

A 63-year-old man was hospitalized due to an abdominal pulsatile mass. Computed tomography revealed a saccular type abdominal aortic aneurysm, the diameter of which was 52 mm. A physical examination revealed prominent Achilles tendon thickness and plantar xanthomas.

[An analysis of postoperative cognitive dysfunction in different methods of coronary artery bypass].

Aim: To evaluate changes in cognitive functions in patients with coronary heart disease before and after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in a planned manner.

Material And Methods: The study included 192 patients divided into 3 groups: in group 1 patients (n=88) underwent standard CABG; in group 2 (n=61) different methods of CABG were used; a control group consisted of 43 people. MMSE, FAB, Clock drawing test, Shultz tables, semantic verbal fluency, Wechsler adult intelligence scale were used for neurological testing.

Prevalence of arterial hypertension in the Krasnoyarsk Krai (Siberia, Russia).

Background: To estimate the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of arterial hypertension among adult inhabitants of Krasnoyarsk Krai using the data from Russian multicenter epidemiological study ESSE-RF (Epidemiological Survey of cardiovascular diSEases in different regions of the Russian Federation).

Methods: The study included 1603 subjects 25 to 64 years old selected by means of systemic multistage stratified randomization among urban and rural inhabitants of Krasnoyarsk Krai recruited between February 2014 and June 2014. Office blood pressure (BP) was measured twice with "Omron" automated BP device on the right arm in the sitting position in presence of medical personnel.

[Patterns of ocular neurovascular reactions].

Aim: To examine factors and determinants of ocular neurovascular reactions (NVR).

Material And Methods: The study included 120 healthy participants of both sexes aged 20.9±0.