A comprehensive contribution of genes for aryl hydrocarbon receptor signaling pathway to hypertension susceptibility

The present study was designed to investigate whether genetic polymorphisms of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) signaling pathway are involved in the molecular basis of essential hypertension (EH

Experimental assessments of metallic and metal oxide nanoparticles toxicity

Nanoparticles of metals and their oxides (Me-NPs) are of special interest in the light of health risks assessment and management, because, along with engineered Me-NPs, there exists usually a substantial fraction of nanoscale ("ultrafine") particles of the same substances within the particle size distribution of condensation aerosols generated by arc-welding, metallurgical, and some chemical technologies. The nonspecific responses of the organism to the impact of Me-NP included: changes in the cytological and some biochemical characteristics of the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid caused by the deposition of particles in the lower airways, various manifestations of systemic toxicity including significant damage to the liver and kidneys, moderate neurological disturbances associated with possible penetration of Me-NP into the brain from the blood as well as from the nasal mucous membrane along the olfactory pathway, a paradoxically low manifestation of pulmonary pathology due to low chronic retention of nanoparticles in the lungs, and a genotoxic effect on the organism level. The toxicity and even genotoxicity of Me-NPs can be significantly attenuated by adequately composed combinations of some bioactive agents in innocuous doses. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.Government Council on Grants, Russian FederationMinistry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation: 3.9534.2017/8.9The research was partially supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation (project 3.9534.2017/8.9) and by Government of the Russian Federation (Act 211, Agreement 02.A03.21.0006). The equipment of the Ural Centre for Shared Use “Modern Nanotechnology” UrFU was used

A comprehensive contribution of genes for aryl hydrocarbon receptor signaling pathway to hypertension susceptibility

The present study was designed to investigate whether genetic polymorphisms of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) signaling pathway are involved in the molecular basis of essential hypertension (EH

Association between <i>HSPA8</i> Gene Variants and Ischemic Stroke: A Pilot Study Providing Additional Evidence for the Role of Heat Shock Proteins in Disease Pathogenesis

HSPA8 is involved in many stroke-associated cellular processes, playing a pivotal role in the protein quality control system. Here we report the results of the pilot study aimed at determining whether HSPA8 SNPs are linked to the risk of ischemic stroke (IS). DNA samples from 2139 Russians (888 IS patients and 1251 healthy controls) were genotyped for tagSNPs (rs1461496, rs10892958, and rs1136141) in the HSPA8 gene using probe-based PCR. SNP rs10892958 of HSPA8 was associated with an increased risk (risk allele G) of IS in smokers (OR = 1.37; 95% CI = 1.07–1.77; p = 0.01) and patients with low fruit and vegetable consumption (OR = 1.36; 95% CI = 1.14–1.63; p = 0.002). SNP rs1136141 of HSPA8 was also associated with an increased risk of IS (risk allele A) exclusively in smokers (OR = 1.68; 95% CI = 1.23–2.28; p = 0.0007) and in patients with a low fruit and vegetable intake (OR = 1.29; 95% CI = 1.05–1.60; p = 0.04). Sex-stratified analysis revealed an association of rs10892958 HSPA8 with an increased risk of IS in males (risk allele G; OR = 1.30; 95% CI = 1.05–1.61; p = 0.01). Thus, SNPs rs10892958 and rs1136141 in the HSPA8 gene represent novel genetic markers of IS

Polymorphism of SERF2, the gene encoding a heat-resistant obscure (Hero) protein with chaperone activity, is a novel link in ischemic stroke

Background: Ischemic stroke (IS) is one of the most serious cardiovascular events associated with high risk of death or disability. The growing body of evidence highlights molecular chaperones as especially important players in the pathogenesis of the disease. Since six small proteins called “Hero” have been recently identified as a novel class of chaperones we aimed to evaluate whether SNP rs4644832 in SERF2 gene encoding the member of Hero-proteins, is associated with the risk of IS. Methods: A total of 1929 unrelated Russians (861 patients with IS and 1068 healthy individuals) from Central Russia were recruited into the study. Genotyping was done using a probe-based PCR approach. Statistical analysis was carried out in the whole group and stratified by age, gender and smoking status. Results: Analysis of the link between rs4644832 SERF2 and IS showed that G allele is the risk factor of IS only in females (OR=1.29, 95%CI 1.02–1.64, Padj=0.035). In addition, the analysis of associations of rs4644832 SERF2 and IS depending on the smoking status revealed that this genetic variant is associated with an increased risk of IS exclusively in non-smoking individuals (OR=1.26, 95%CI 1.01–1.56, P = 0.041). Discussion: Sex- and smoking interactions between rs4644832 polymorphism and IS may be related to the impact of tobacco components metabolism and sex hormones on SERF2 expression. Conclusion: The present study reveals the novel genetic association between rs4644832 polymorphism and the risk of IS suggesting that SERF2, the part of the protein quality control system, contributes to the pathogenesis of the disease

Effect of the Cryopowder "Beet" on Quality Indicators of New Curd Desserts

Natural plant bio-additives deserve special attention, because due to their natural properties they provide dairy products with functional properties. The use of such additives makes it possible to fill the shortage of essential nutrients, increase non-specific resistance of an organism to the effect of unfavorable environmental factors. A skillful combination of cryopowders and the dairy base are very promising both in technological and social terms.The technology of curd desserts with varying fat mass fraction using the cryopowder "Beet" was developed. The expedience of using the cryopowder "Beet" in the technology of new sweet curd mass was substantiated. The optimal dose of the cryopowder "Beet" was proposed. The possibility of using the cryopowder "Beet" as a component of health promoting curd desserts was studied. The amount of the specified cryo-additive varies depending on the fat mass fraction of the dairy base. The organoleptic, physical, and chemical and microbiological characteristics were studied in the experimental samples. An analysis of organoleptic characteristics of curd masses with the cryopowder "Beet" shows that they did not have any substantial changes and fully comply with regulatory requirements. Thus, the color of the sweet curd mass was light-beet, raspberry with separate white inclusions of crushed powder-like cryogenic bio-additive. The curd masses retained the smell of fresh sour milk. When introducing the cryopowder "Beet" into the curd mass, the energy value grew.The revealed changes in the amino acid composition of curd masses indicate that the use of cryopowder "Beet" makes it possible to enhance nutritional and biological value of the protein component. In particular, we established an increase in the total amount of amino acids by 1.73 %; by 1.16 % in the composition of essential amino acids, and by 2.17 % in the composition of non-essential amino acids.The proposed product expands the domestic range of dairy products for functional purposes