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Recent Multiomics Approaches in Endometrial Cancer.

Int J Mol Sci

January 2022

Department of Histology, Cytophysiology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Technology in Katowice, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland.

Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological cancers in developed countries. Many of the mechanisms involved in its initiation and progression remain unclear. Analysis providing comprehensive data on the genome, transcriptome, proteome, and epigenome could help in selecting molecular markers and targets in endometrial cancer.

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BACKGROUND The supplementary treatment of burns with enzymatic debridement with Nexobrid® was approved in Europe in 2013. The 2017 European consensus guidelines on the removal of eschar in burns by bromelain-based enzymatic debridement were updated in 2020. This questionnaire-based study aimed to obtain a consensus from 5 Polish burns centers on eschar removal by Nexobrid® in burns following the 2020 updated European consensus guidelines.

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Neurological Complications of Biological Treatment of Psoriasis.

Life (Basel)

January 2022

Department of Histology, Cytophysiology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Technology in Katowice, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland.

In the available literature, little attention has been paid to the assessment of psoriasis and the biological therapy used for it and the nervous system. The purpose of this article is to discuss the relationship between psoriasis and the nervous system as well as to analyze the mechanisms that lead to neurological complications during anticytokine therapies in psoriasis. However, this connection requires further analysis.

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Crosstalk between Statins and Cancer Prevention and Therapy: An Update.

Pharmaceuticals (Basel)

November 2021

Department of Histology, Cytophysiology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Technology in Katowice, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland.

The importance of statins in cancer has been discussed in many studies. They are known for their anticancer properties against solid tumors of the liver or lung, as well as diffuse cancers, such as multiple myeloma or leukemia. Currently, the most commonly used statins are simvastatin, rosuvastatin and atorvastatin.

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The goal of the study was to assess changes in parameters based on ultrasound examinations-these were Crown Rump Length (CRL), Nuchal Translucency (NT), Fetal Heart Rate (FHR), and Pulsatility Index for Ductus Venosus (DV-PI)-in the first trimester of pregnancy in women in which there was a natural initiation of the pregnancy due to spontaneous ovulation, women in which the pregnancy was initiated as a result of stimulated ovulation, as well as in the group in which pregnancy was achieved through the use of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)-assisted reproduction. A total of 1581 women became pregnant without the use of assisted reproduction methods. Out of 283 pregnancies, in 178 patients, induced ovulation was utilized.

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The incidence of endometrial cancer (EC), which coexists with such civilization diseases as diabetes, obesity or hypertension, is constantly increasing. Treatment includes surgery as well as brachytherapy, teletherapy, rarely chemotherapy or hormone therapy. Due to the good results of the treatment, the occurrence of side effects of therapy becomes a problem for the patients.

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Research has indicated higher concentrations of histamine and polyamine in endometrioid tissue in comparison with healthy tissue. The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in the expression patterns of messenger RNA (mRNAs) and microRNA (miRNAs) related to the histaminergic system in endometrial samples and whole blood in women with endometrioid endometrial cancer. The study group consisted of 30 women with endometrioid endometrial cancer qualified for hysterectomy (G1 well-differentiated, 15 cases; G2 moderately differentiated, 8 cases; and G3 poorly differentiated, 7 cases).

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Disruption of the dopaminergic system leads to many diseases, including cancer. Dopamine and its receptors are involved in the regulation of proliferation, cell death, invasion, and migration. Better understanding of the mechanisms involved in these processes could reveal new molecular markers and therapeutic targets.

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Biogenic amines, such as adrenaline, noradrenaline, histamine, dopamine, and serotonin are important neurotransmitters that also regulate cell viability. Their detection and analysis are helpful in the diagnosis of many diseases, including cancer. The aim of this study was to determine the expression profile of the biogenic amine-related genes and proteins in endometrioid endometrial cancer compared to the control group.

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  • Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease linked to improper cytokine and bacterial lipopolysaccharide expression, and anti-TNF drugs like adalimumab are typically used for moderate to severe cases by influencing cytokine levels, specifically TGF-β.
  • The study aimed to evaluate how exposure to bacterial lipopolysaccharide and adalimumab affects the mRNA and protein levels of TGF-β1 and TGF-β2 in normal human dermal fibroblasts.
  • Results showed that treatment with lipopolysaccharide significantly increased TGF-β1 and decreased TGF-β2, and adding adalimumab further elevated TGF-β1 while lowering TGF-β2, highlighting
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  • Increased phosphorylated ERK and p38 MAPK levels in psoriatic skin suggest disrupted DUSP expression, prompting this study on DUSP mRNA and miRNA changes in keratinocyte cells exposed to lipopolysaccharide A (LPS).
  • The study found significant expression changes, particularly in DUSP2 and DUSP5 after treatment with adalimumab, and identified specific miRNAs that may regulate these DUSPs' expression levels.
  • The findings indicate DUSP2 and DUSP5 could serve as valuable molecular markers for diagnosing and monitoring psoriasis treatment, with several specific miRNAs influencing their expression patterns.
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Variances in the Expression Profile of the EMT-Related Genes in Endometrial Cancer Lines In Vitro Study.

Curr Pharm Biotechnol

January 2022

Department of Medical Genetics, School of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Silesia, Jednosci 8, 41-200, Sosnowiec, Poland.

Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the variances in the expression pattern of mRNAs and miRNAs related to the EMT in the Ishikawa (histological grade 1; G1), EC-1A (histological grade 2; G2), and KLE (histological grade 3; G3) cell cultures under cisplatin treatment.

Methods: Endometrial cancer cell lines were exposed to 75.22 mg (an average concentration of the drug used in patients with endometrial cancer) for 12.

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The identification of novel molecular markers and the development of cancer treatment strategies are very important as cancer incidence is still very high. Obesity can contribute to cancer progression, including endometrial cancer. Adipocytes secrete leptin, which, when at a high level, is associated with an increased risk of cancer.

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The aim was to assess whether fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF-21) and adiponectin influence intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) pathogenesis and whether ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) has an impact on their levels. 50 pregnant women with ICP (ICP PW), 50 with uncomplicated pregnancy (HPW) and 50 healthy nonpregnant women (HW) were included. In ICP PW the first blood sample was drawn at the time of diagnosis, while in HPW it was drawn in the 28 week of pregnancy.

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This article summarises activity of the Replantation Service for hand amputations in Poland in years 2017-2019. Over this period a total of 551 cases of total and subtotal amputations as well as other complex injuries to the hand were referred to the referenced centres. Of these, 330 referrals were accepted and 221 rejected, for various reasons.

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Lucilia sericata bottle fly worms can be used to heal infected, chronic, or necrotic wounds, including those associated with ulceration and diabetic foot. The study aimed to evaluate changes in the microflora in patients treated with L sericata larvae due to leg ulcers and diabetic foot. One hundred twenty-nine patients diagnosed with lower limb ulceration and diabetic foot were enrolled in the study, of which 80 of them met the eligibility criteria for maggot debridement therapy (MDT).

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Modern diagnostics are based on molecular analysis and have been focused on searching for new molecular markers to use in diagnostics. Included in this has been the search for the correlation between gene expression in tissue samples and liquid biological materials. The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in the expression profile of messenger RNA (mRNA) and micro-RNA (miRNA) related to the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in different grades of endometrial cancer (G1-G3), in order to select the most promising molecular markers.

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This work aimed to assess the influence of oncological combination therapy that was done on endometrial or ovarian cancer and how the urinary system is influenced as well as the quality of life in comparison to a group of female patients after the removal of the uterus with appendages due to endometrial cancer, which did not require the supplementation of therapy after operative treatment. The study included 87 patients with endometrial cancer, where, after the removal of the uterus, there was no need for conducting adjuvant therapy (C), as well as 92 female patients with endometrial cancer or 38 patients with ovarian cancer in whom combination therapy was conducted (group A, B). The assessment of the quality of life was conducted using the questionnaires: Satisfaction Life Scale (SWLS), Incontinence Impact Questionnaire, Short Form (IIQ-7), and Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6) for three, six, nine, and 12 months after the conclusion of oncological treatment.

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The goal of this work was to assess the interventions for cardiovascular causes (ICD-10: I) and analyze the time between the request for intervention and the arrival of the Medical Emergency Team realized by the Voivodeship Rescue Service in Katowice in the period between 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018. Analysis of the characteristics of the interventions was completed based on the information contained on the dispatch order cards and medical emergency services. Statistical analysis was done using the Chi-square test ( < 0.

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From the beginning of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, special attention has been paid to pregnant women and to monitoring comorbidities, such as gestational diabetes and hypertension, which could increase their risk of disease and death. The purpose of this review is to synthesize the available knowledge on the course of COVID-19 in pregnant women as well as the risk of maternal-fetal transmission. The study indicated that the course of COVID-19 is worse in pregnant women who are more often admitted to intensive care units or who require mechanical ventilation than nonpregnant women with COVID-19.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INTERVENTION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TEAMS IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF POLAND IN 12-MONTH OBSERVATION.

Wiad Lek

October 2020

DEPARTMENT OF HISTOLOGY, CYTOPHYSIOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY IN KATOWICE, ZABRZE, POLAND; DEPARTMENT OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS WITH GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY, LUDWIK RYDYGIER MEMORIAL SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL, CRACOW, POLAND.

Objective: The aim: The aim of this study was to characterize the general characteristics of the completed interventions by the Voivodeship Rescue Service of Katowice in the time period from 1st January 2018 to 31 December 2018.

Patients And Methods: Material and methods: Analysis of the characteristics of the trips was done based on the information contained in the dispatch order cards and medical emergency services cards. In the statistical analysis the Chi-Square (p<0.

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Fecal incontinence (FI) affects approximately 0.25-6% of the population, both men and women. The most common causes of FI are damage to/weakness of the anal sphincter muscle and/or pelvic floor muscles, as well as neurological changes in the central or peripheral nervous system.

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Background: In cancer, an excessive and uncontrolled process of creating new blood and lymphatic vessels that play a key role in the metastasis process can be observed. The Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF-A,-B,-C,-D) family together with their specific receptors (VEGFR-1,-2,- 3) plays a key role in these processes, therefore, it would be reasonable to determine the correct pattern of their expression.

Objectives: The study aimed to assess the use of salinomycin as an anti-angiogenic and anti-lymphangiogenic drug during endometrial cancer by examining changes in the expression pattern of VEGF-A, VEGF-B, VEGF-C, VEGF-D, VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2 and VEGFR-3 depending on the treatment period of the Ishikawa endometrial cancer cells with salinomycin in comparison to the control culture.

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Background: It is important to understand the molecular mechanisms involved in cancer drug resistance and to study the activity of new drugs, e.g. salinomycin.

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Background: Salinomycin, an ionophore antibiotic, has a strong anti-cancer effect, inducing the apoptosis of cancer cells and cancer stem cells.

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the influence of salinomycin on the expression profile of genes related to stemness and miRNA regulating their expression in endometrial cancer cells.

Methods: Endometrial cancer cells of cell line Ishikawa were exposed to salinomycin at concentrations in the range of 0.

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