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The discovery of a class of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), including lncRNAs of the small nucleolar RNA (snoRNA) host gene family, SNHG, has led to growing interest in the study of both snoRNAs themselves and the genes encoding them. Currently, of the 232 known snoRNA genes, only 32 have been confirmed to have lncRNAs. At the same time, a positive correlation has been shown between the expression of lncRNAs and snoRNAs encoded by a common host gene of the SNHG family.

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Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of combined therapy with lornoxicam (Xefokam Rapid) and a nucleotide complex Xefomielyn compared to lornoxicam monotherapy in patients with exacerbation of chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP).

Material And Methods: The study included 181 patients divided into a monotherapy group Xefokam Rapid and a combined therapy group with the addition of the nucleotide complex Xefomielyn. Pain intensity was assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale, functional status using the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, recurrence rate, and treatment satisfaction.

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Background: Iron deficiency is a cause of anemia in pregnant women. Iron metabolism is closely related to zinc levels and the state of zinc-containing proteins. Zinc-binding proteins () can also bind other metal ions.

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a severely debilitating neurodegenerative disease with a rapidly increasing global prevalence, poorly understood causes, and no efficient treatments. Experimental models are valuable for studying AD pathogenesis, including amyloid beta and tau accumulation, synaptic dysfunction, and neuroinflammation. While no model fully reproduces the disease, we take an evolutionary biology approach to discuss available models across taxa, from mammals (rodents, primates) to zebrafish, Drosophila melanogaster, and Caenorhabditis elegans.

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  • The small nucleolar RNA host gene (SNHG) family may contribute to cancer development by creating long non-coding RNAs and affecting ribosome production and small nucleolar RNA formation.
  • A study analyzing 122 ovarian cancer samples found significant increases in the methylation levels of five SNHG family lncRNA genes, linking these changes to factors like tumor progression and metastasis.
  • Additionally, there was a notable co-methylation among four of these genes and predictions of their interactions with specific microRNAs, suggesting their collective role in ovarian cancer pathogenesis.
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  • The study investigates how dark deprivation influences liver health and circadian rhythms when exposed to carbon tetrachloride (CCl), a known hepatotoxic agent.
  • While much is known about CCl's effects on the liver, research on its impact within the context of circadian rhythms is limited, and many studies focus on isolated periods rather than the overall rhythm.
  • Findings suggest that dark deprivation leads to more severe structural and functional liver changes due to reduced melatonin levels, indicating the need for further research on the role of melatonin in these processes.
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  • The study measured the electrical impedance and pulsation ranges of brachial and femoral arteries in rats after 14 days of hindlimb unloading (a model for microgravity).
  • Results showed that the femoral artery constricted while the brachial artery dilated, with both exhibiting reduced pulsation dynamics.
  • The ability of the femoral artery to switch to an active pulsatile mode during bloodletting was significantly lower in unloaded rats than in control rats, indicating potential negative effects of microgravity on blood circulation.
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  • Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) pose significant risks, particularly concerning chronic hypertension (CHTN) and preeclampsia (PE), which have been previously linked to the ZNF831 gene's rs259983 variant.
  • A case-control study was conducted to explore the relationship between this genetic marker and HDP in women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), but no connection was found between PE and rs259983.
  • However, further analysis revealed that the rs259983 variant is associated specifically with PE superimposed on CHTN (SIPE), indicating that women with the CC genotype have a 5.05 times higher risk of developing SIPE when they also have GDM.
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Objective: To study was to evaluate the potential modulatory impact of succinate/SUCNR1 signaling on the non-genomic immunosuppressive and gene-mediated inflammatory-degenerative effects of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) activation in the cerebral cortex (CC) of aging rats.

Material And Methods: Using Western blot analysis, we assessed the expression level of pro-inflammatory (TNF-α, IL-1β), anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-10, TGF-β1), mitochondriogenesis markers (PGC-1α, NDUFV2, SDHA, cyt c1, COX2, ATP5A), angiogenesis marker VEGF, neurotrophin BDNF, GR, succinate receptor SUCNR1 in the CC of 18-month-old rats with isolated administration of the highly specific GR ligand dexamethasone (1 mg/kg, i.p.

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  • The study examined the effects of the dopamine D2 receptor antagonist spiperone on combined lung conditions—emphysema and lung cancer—in C57BL/6 mice.
  • Results indicated that spiperone reduced lung inflammation, tumor size, and metastasis, along with decreasing the number of cancer stem cells (CSCs) in both the lungs and blood of treated mice.
  • The findings suggest that targeting dopamine D2 receptors could be a viable strategy for treating lung cancer in patients suffering from emphysema.
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Experimental model of resection craniotomy with subsequent reconstruction of the defect with a polymer implant enables comprehensive assessment of functional and ultrastructural changes during replacement of the damaged tissue. Reconstruction of a skull defect was accompanied by transient motor disturbance in the acute period and did not cause functional disorders and neurological deficits in a delayed period. Histological examination of osteal and brain tissue revealed no pathological reactions that could be associated with the response to the chemical components of the implant.

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  • Mitochondria play a crucial role in energy production, and recent findings link certain mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) to the development of atherosclerosis, a chronic disease affecting arteries.
  • This study aimed to investigate the relationship between oxygen consumption in cells and these atherosclerosis-related mtDNA mutations to better understand their role in disease progression.
  • Results showed that specific mtDNA mutations are associated with reduced cellular respiration, indicating they could potentially contribute to the mechanisms of atherosclerosis and suggest new targets for treatment.
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Background: Atherosclerosis is a chronic disease characterized by the increased infiltration and retention of LDL particles in arterial walls. There are several mechanisms underlying atherogenesis, with the pro-atherogenic modifications of LDL playing a significant role. One such modification of native LDL is desialylation, which is characterized by the removal of terminal sialic acid from ApoB-100 glycans that induces critical changes in the overall functionality of the LDL particle.

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  • * After 6 weeks, all DMSO concentrations reduced myelin content, while 0.1% DMSO for 4 weeks and 1% DMSO for 6 weeks significantly improved motor coordination as shown in the rotarod test (p<0.05 and p<0.001, respectively).
  • * The study also found mixed effects on pain sensitivity, where lower concentrations of D
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The responses of tumor stem cells and various populations of CD4 and CD8 T cells of young and aged C57BL/6 mice were studied in a lung cancer model. Using Lewis lung carcinoma cell line, an orthotopic model of lung cancer was modeled. Cancer stem cells, circulating tumor cells, and various populations of CD4 and CD8 T cells in the blood and lung tissue were studied by cytometry.

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There are three types of metastases in ovarian cancer: lymphogenous, hematogenous, and peritoneal. Dissemination of the tumor in the peritoneum is directly related with the development of ascites and a poor prognosis. The purpose of this study is to determine changes in the methylation level of a group of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) genes at different stages of ovarian cancer progression.

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Lipid metabolism plays an essential role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) is a crucial glycoprotein involved in lipid metabolism by transferring cholesteryl esters (CE) and triglycerides (TG) between plasma lipoproteins. CETP activity results in reduced HDL-C and increased VLDL- and LDL-C concentrations, thus increasing the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

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Regenerative processes in the liver were studied in 3-month-old (young) and 9-month-old (aged) male Wistar rats on day 1 after 30 and 70% hepatectomy. Regardless of the resected liver volume, shifts in the biochemical parameters of the serum in aged rats were more pronounced than in young animals. After 30% hepatectomy, no age differences in the rate of hepatic regeneration were found, while after 70% liver resection this parameter was higher in young rats.

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We studied the effect of human lactoferrin on cells of the hippocampal dentate gyrus of 2-2.5-month-old male C57BL/6 mice after acute gamma irradiation of the head in a dose of 8 Gy from a Co source. Immediately after irradiation some animals received an intraperitoneal injection of human lactoferrin (4 mg/mouse).

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General toxic effect of the drug Prospekta (modified affinity purified antibodies to the brain-specific S100 protein) was studied on mature male and female mice and rats: acute toxicity with double intragastric and intraperitoneal administration of the maximum permissible doses at a 2-h interval, repeated dose toxicity with intragastric administration of the maximum permissible and close to therapeutic doses for 6 months. No lethal and toxic effects on animals were observed, including no toxic effects on vital systems, i.e.

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  • The study investigated the pulsation patterns of the femoral and carotid arteries in rats during acute blood loss and observed significant changes as blood pressure (BP) dropped.
  • When BP fell to critical levels, the arteries exhibited increased mechanosensitivity and changed their pulsing mode from passive to active, responding to systolic changes in BP.
  • The findings support the "transarterial hypotensive transition hypothesis," suggesting that the behavior of major arteries during drastic BP drops resembles that of smaller arterioles, highlighting a refined understanding of the "peripheral heart" in hypertension and hypotension.
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The anti-inflammatory effect of technologically processed antibodies (TPA) to immune targets (MHC I and MHC II) was assessed in the carrageenan-induced rat paw edema model. The parameters "increase in edema" and "suppression of edema" significantly decreased (p<0.05) against the background of treatment with TPA and the reference drug indomethacin compared to the placebo group.

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Intranasal administration of F(ab)2 fragments of anti-glutamate antibodies to 12-month-old C57BL/6 mice improves passive avoidance conditioning and have no effect on horizontal and vertical locomotor activity in the open-field test. In contrast to full-length antibodies to glutamate, their F(ab)2 fragments significantly increase the number of animals developed a conditioned passive avoidance reflex.

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The risk of developing anaphylactic reactions to medications introduces additional difficulties for effective pharmacotherapy. Using a model of systemic anaphylaxis in mice, we showed that preventive administration of a preparation containing technologically processed antibodies (TPA) to MHC II induces an anti-anaphylactic effect comparable to that of dexamethasone (when assessing the severity of systemic anaphylaxis 30 and 60 min after challenge injection of the model antigen ovalbumin). The revealed activity may be related to the ability of TPA to MHC II to regulate the antigen presentation system and shift the immune response towards the production of IgG instead of IgE typical of anaphylactic reaction.

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