Rose Flower Petals: Rich Source of Anthocyanins

Dried flower petals of "Tornado" floribunda rose cultivar are a highly abandoned source of anthocyanins with more than 4.0 g of anthocyanins per 100 g of the dryed plant material. The main components of the "Tornado" flower anthocyanin composition were found to be 3,5 -diglucosides of cyanidin (80.9 %) and peonidin (13.9 %

Introduction of Maclura Pomifera (RAF.) C.K. Schneid, Moraceae Link families under the conditions of the botanical graden of the NRU “Belsu” (Belgorod, Russia)

The data of long-term studies of the biological features of growth and development of Maclurapomifera (Raf.) C. K. Schneid in the Botanical Garden of the National Research University “BelSU” is given. The phenological type of development of this species, the beginning and end of its growing season is determined. Winter hardiness, drought resistance, resistance to diseases and pests are assessed to determine the degree of adaptation of the species to local conditions. For the first time, flowering and fruiting of Maclurapomifera were noted in the conditions of the Belgorod region. Based on the adaptation coefficient, recommendations are given on the use of Maclurapomifera in gardening in the Belgorod Regio

Collection of cover-ground plants and plants for Alpinarians and Rocarians in botanical garden of Belgorod University (Belgorod, Russia)

The authors studied the introduced herbaceous perennials, that were not used previously for landscaping of the region. According to the data presented in the article, recommendations can be given for gardening in various landscape areas, proceeding from the decorative and ecological properties of plants. They identified the perennial ground cover plants unpretentious to the conditions of the urban environment, which can be used in sunny areas, in shades and half-shade

Analysis of rare type of plants from botanical graden collection at SRU “Belsu” (Belgorod, Russia)

The aim of the study was the comprehensive analysis of rare plants from the collection fund of the botanical garden at the National Research University “BelSU

Role of membrane lipids in the regulation of erythrocytic oxygen-transport function in cardiovascular diseases

The composition and condition of membrane lipids, the morphology of erythrocytes, and hemoglobin distribution were explored with the help of laser interference microscopy (LIM) and Raman spectroscopy. It is shown that patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have significant changes in the composition of their phospholipids and the fatty acids of membrane lipids. Furthermore, the microviscosity of the membranes and morphology of the erythrocytes are altered causing disordered oxygen transport by hemoglobin. Basic therapy carried out with the use of antiaggregants, statins, antianginals, beta-blockers, and calcium antagonists does not help to recover themorphofunctional properties of erythrocytes. Based on the results the authors assume that, for the relief of the ischemic crisis and further therapeutic treatment, it is necessary to include, in addition to cardiovascular disease medicines, medication that increases the ability of erythrocytes’ hemoglobin to transport oxygen to the tissues. We assume that the use of LIM and Raman spectroscopy is advisable for early diagnosis of changes in the structure and functional state of erythrocytes when cardiovascular diseases develop

Vermicompost effect on the trace elements distribution in the luvic chernozem of the Krasnoyarsk forest-steppe

n the field experiment (2016-2018) in the conditions of the Krasnoyarsk forest-steppe the number of trace elements mobile forms were determined and the effect of soil organic matter and increasing doses of vermicompost on their distribution in luvic chernozem was studied. It is established that the studied vermicompost does not pollute the soil, which allows its widespread use in agriculture. The correlation and regression analysis obtained linear regression equations that reflect the relationship of the chemical element and organic matter in the soil after using increasing doses of vermicompost adequately. Elements with positive correlation and high significance level include Mn, Cu, Co and Zn

Neuroprotective effects of the novel ethylthiadiazole derivatives (LHT 4-15) in male rats

The study was performed on male rats of the Wistar line. The animals were simulated with total cerebral ischemia with preliminary administration of LHT 4-15 compounds in doses of 25 and 50 mg/kg for 60 min. The data obtained from the neurological deficit and in the behavioral tests of the experimental groups confirm the theory of the presence of ethylthiadiazole derivatives under the LHT code 4–15 neuroprotective properti

Ion channel TRPA₁ is a promising therapeutic target for treatment of pain

In the last time information about the role of TRPA₁ in pain and cold sensitivity, as well as in the formation and maintenance of inflammation is increasing in scientific literature. Given this information, the interest for search and study of pharmacological agents, which selectively blocked of TRPA₁ and reduced the severity of pain and inflammation is increasin