Paleomagnetism of Mesoproterozoic margins of the Anabar Shield: A hypothesized billion-year partnership of Siberia and northern Laurentia

© 2016 Elsevier B.V.Siberia and Laurentia have been suggested as near neighbors in Proterozoic supercontinents Nuna and Rodinia, but paleomagnetic evidence has been sparse and ambiguous. Here we present four new paleomagnetic poles from undeformed Paleo-Mesoproterozoic (lower Riphean) sedimentary rocks and mafic intrusions of the northwestern Anabar uplift in northern Siberia. Combining these results with other Proterozoic data from Siberia and Laurentia, we propose a tight juxtaposition of those two blocks (Euler parameters 77°, 098°, 137° for Anabar to North America) spanning the interval 1.7–0.7 Ga, constituting a long-lived connection that outlasted both the Nuna and Rodinia supercontinental assemblages

Modularity in Protein Complex and Drug Interactions Reveals New Polypharmacological Properties

Recent studies have highlighted the importance of interconnectivity in a large range of molecular and human disease-related systems. Network medicine has emerged as a new paradigm to deal with complex diseases. Connections between protein complexes and key diseases have been suggested for decades. However, it was not until recently that protein complexes were identified and classified in sufficient amounts to carry out a large-scale analysis of the human protein complex system. We here present the first systematic and comprehensive set of relationships between protein complexes and associated drugs and analyzed their topological features. The network structure is characterized by a high modularity, both in the bipartite graph and in its projections, indicating that its topology is highly distinct from a random network and that it contains a rich and heterogeneous internal modular structure. To unravel the relationships between modules of protein complexes, drugs and diseases, we investigated in depth the origins of this modular structure in examples of particular diseases. This analysis unveils new associations between diseases and protein complexes and highlights the potential role of polypharmacological drugs, which target multiple cellular functions to combat complex diseases driven by gain-of-function mutations

ЗНАЧЕНИЕ ГЕРПЕСВИРУСОВ В ЭТИОЛОГИИ РЯДА ИНФЕКЦИОННЫХ И СОМАТИЧЕСКИХ ЗАБОЛЕВАНИЙ ДЕТЕЙ

The article is devoted to study the etiological role of herpes viruses in infectious and somatic pathology of children (n = 770) using the complex of methods of laboratory diagnostics. Determined the leading etiological role of HSV in children with neuroinfections (12,7%) during primary infection and in children with intrauterine infection (29,0%) during its reactivation. It is shown that in 50,9% of cases, the diagnosis of «infectious mononucleosis» confirmed by the detection of markers of acute EBV-infection, and 20,0%, it was replaced by mononucleotides syndrome was discovered markers of acute CMV-infection, and 18,1% — markers of acute HHV-6-infection. The role of HHV-6 as the primary etiologic agent of the disease is established at 36,3% of children admitted with convulsive syndrome on the background of febrile, at 29,1% — a sudden exanthema and 25,5% — with fever of unknown origin.  Статья посвящена изучению этиологической роли герпесвирусов в инфекционной и соматической патологии детей (n = 770) с использованием комплекса методов лабораторной диагностики. Определена ведущая этиологическая роль ВПГ у детей с ней-роинфекциями (12,7%) при первичном инфицировании и у детей с внутриутробной инфекцией (29,0%) при ее реактивации. Показано, что в 50,9% случаев диагноз «инфекционный мононуклеоз» подтвержден обнаружением маркеров острой ВЭБИ, а 20,0% он был заменен на мононуклеозоподобный синдром, так были обнаружены маркеры острой ЦМВИ и в 18,1% — маркеры острой ВГЧИ-6. Роль ВГЧ-6 как основного этиологического агента заболевания установлена у 36,3% детей, поступивших с судорожным синдромом на фоне фебрилитета, у 29,1% — с внезапной экзантемой и у 25,5% — с лихорадкой неясного генеза. 

ГЕРПЕСВИРУСНЫЕ ИНФЕКЦИИ У ДЕТЕЙ С РЕЦИДИВИРУЮЩИМИ РЕСПИРАТОРНЫМИ ЗАБОЛЕВАНИЯМИ

The article presents the role of herpesviral infections caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), cytomegalovirus (CMV) and human herpesvirus type 6 (HHV-6) in 36 children with recurrent respiratory tract diseases at the age from 1 to 18 years. Blood sera and blood cells were studied using ELISA, Indirect reaction of immunofluorescence and Rapid culture method.It was found that all 36 children (100%) were infected with HSV, EBV, CMV and HHV-6. Most often — in 19 children (52.8%) the signs of active HHV-6 were revealed. In the same number of children surveyed, it was possible to identify active EBVI (16 children — 44.4%) and CMVI (16—44.4%). Active HSVI was diagnosed in 13 children (36.1%). Herpes virus infections were most often detected in the age group of children from 3 to 7 years of age.All children with recurrent respiratory diseases should be examined for herpesvirus infections.В статье представлена роль герпесвирусных инфекций, вызванных вирусом простого герпеса (ВПГИ), вирусом Эпштейна-Барр (ВЭБИ), цитомегаловирусом (ЦМВИ) и вирусом герпеса человека 6-го типа (ВГЧИ-6) у 36 детей с рецидивирующими заболеваниями верхних дыхательных путей в возрасте от 1 года до 18 лет. Исследовали сыворотки крови и клетки крови методами ИФА, НРИФ и БКМ.Установлено, что все 36 детей (100%) были инфицированы ВПГ, ВЭБ, ЦМВ и ВГЧ-6. Наиболее часто — у 19 детей (52,8%) были выявлены признаки активной ВГЧИ-6. У одинакового числа обследованных детей удалось выявить активную ВЭБИ (16 детей — 44,4%) и ЦМВИ (16 — 44,4%). Активную ВПГИ диагностировали у 13 детей (36,1%). Герпесвирусные инфекции наиболее часто выявлялись в возрастной группе детей от 3 до 7 лет жизни.Таким образом, необходимо всех детей с рецидивирующими респираторными заболеваниями обследовать на герпесвирусные инфекции

Выявление маркеров оппортунистических инфекций у часто болеющих детей Северо-Восточных регионов России

The study is devoted to the clinical examination of frequently ill children in the North-Eastern regions of Russia and the laboratory detection of markers of herpesvirus infections, as well as pneumocystosis and the establishment of the relationship with their immune status.62 children aged 8—15 years were examined. Samples of serum and blood cells, sputum on markers of herpesvirus infections and pneumocystosis by ELISA, indirect immunofluorescence reaction and rapid culture method were studied. Assessment of humoral immunity and determination of circulating immune complexes was performed by solid-phase enzyme immunoassay and immune turbodimetric analysis.The study shows the etiological role of herpesviruses. Active infection (acute, reactivation) was caused in 9.7% of cases of HSV-1,2, 12.9% — EBV, 6.5% — CMV, 19.4% — HHV-6. This is indicated by a large number of convalescents: with EBVI — 40.3%, HSVI — 27.4%, HHVI-6 — 8.1%, CMVI — 4.8%. Also, a significant number of children were found and latent form. The formation of the circulating immune complexes (CIC) is a physiological mechanism of protection of the body, and their excessive accumulation indicates the development of inflammatory processes and autoimmune diseases. In the increase in CIC observed mainly in individuals with latent infection: HSVI — 29.4%; HHVI-6 — 20.8%; CMVI — 16.7%, EBVI — 11.9%. It is important to note that in almost half of the cases the increase in CIC level occurred simultaneously with the increase in the concentration of total IgE. A survey of children on Pneumocystis showed that among them, dominated native — 11.3%, in which the sputum was identified pnevmotsisty. It should be noted that one child was found mixed infection with reactivated CMVI. Acute infection was diagnosed only in 6.4% of the patients.Исследование посвящено клиническому обследованию часто болеющих детей Северо-Восточных регионов России и лабораторному выявлению у них маркеров герпесвирусных инфекций, а также пневмоцистоза и установлению взаимосвязи с их иммунным статусом.Обследовано 62 ребенка в возрасте 8—15 лет. Были исследованы образцы сывороток и клеток крови, мокроты на маркеры герпесвирусных инфекций и пневмоцистоза методом ИФА, непрямой реакции иммунофлюоресценции и быстрым культуральным методом. Оценку состояния гуморального иммунитета и определение содержания циркулирующих иммунных комплексов проводили методом твердофазного иммуноферментного анализа и иммунного турбодиметрического анализа.В исследовании показана этиологическая роль герпесвирусов. Активная инфекция (острая, реактивация) была обусловлена в 9,7% случаев ВПГ-1,2, в 12,9% — ВЭБ, в 6,5% — ЦМВ, в 19,4% — ВГЧ-6. На это указывает и большое количество реконвалесцентов: с ВЭБИ — 40,3%, ВПГИ — 27,4%, ВГЧИ-6 — 8,1%, ЦМВИ — 4,8%. Также у значительного количества детей была обнаружена и латентная форма. Образование ЦИК является физиологическим механизмом защиты организма, а их избыточное накопление свидетельствует о развитии воспалительных процессов и аутоиммунных заболеваний. Повышение ЦИК отмечено преимущественно у лиц с латентной формой инфекции: при ВПГИ — 29,4%; ВГЧИ-6 — 20,8%; ЦМВИ — 16,7% и ВЭБИ — 11,9%. Важно отметить, что почти в половине случаев повышение уровня ЦИК происходило одновременно с увеличением концентрации общего IgE. Обследование детей на пневмоцистоз показало, что среди них преобладали носители — 11,3%, у которых в мокроте были выявлены пневмоцисты. Надо отметить, что у одного ребенка была обнаружена микст-инфекция с реактивированной ЦМВИ. Острая инфекция была диагностирована только у 6,4% обследованных

Роль возбудителей оппортунистических инфекций как этиологических агентов внутриутробных инфекций

The study showed a high prevalence of markers of herpesvirus infections among mothers — from 71% to 98% of HSV, EBV and CMV infections and from 29% to 58% of HHV-6 infection. HSV remains the most common etiological agent of intrauterine infections among herpesviruses — markers of active infection caused by this virus were found in 28.3% samples. The difficulty of determining the source of infection in the absence of data in the early stages of pregnancy is presented on 4 out of 10 cases of active HHV-6 infection. Markers of active pneumocystic infection were detected only in mothers: in the group with children under the age of 21 days — in 21—27% of cases, with children aged 22 to 28 days — in 15—21%. In addition to non-specific multiple organ failure during intrauterine infections (26.3%), only one organ system was observed: hypoxic-hemorrhagic lesions of the central nervous system were diagnosed more often — 17%, as well as meningitis/encephalitis, or hepatitis, or pneumonia, or disorders of hematopoiesis, or rash. In 17.5% of children from the comparison group, i.e. without any clinical manifestations of intrauterine infections, markers of active herpes virus infections were detected.В исследовании показана высокая выявляемость маркеров герпесвирусных (ГВ) инфекций среди матерей — от 71% до 98% ВПГ, ВЭБ и ЦМВ и от 29% до 58% ВГЧ-6. Наиболее частым этиологическим агентом внутриутробных инфекций среди ГВ остается ВПГ — маркеры активной инфекции, вызванной этим вирусом, были обнаружены у 28,3%. При установлении источника инфекции, на примере 4 из 10 случаев активной инфекции ВГЧ-6, представлена трудность его определения при отсутствии данных в ранние сроки беременности. Маркеры активной пневмоцистной инфекции выявляли только у матерей: в группе с детьми в возрасте до 21 дня включительно — в 21—27% случаев, с детьми в возрасте от 22 до 28 дней — в 15—21%. Помимо неспецифической полиорганной недостаточности при ВУИ (26,3%) наблюдались и поражения только одной системы органов: чаще диагностировали гипоксически-геморрагические поражения центральной нервной системы — 17%, а также или менингит и/или энцефалит, или гепатит, или пневмонию, или нарушения гемопоэза, или сыпь. У 17,5% детей из группы сравнения, т.е. без каких-либо клинических проявлений внутриутробных инфекций, были обнаружены маркеры активных герпесвирусных инфекций

Клинико-эпидемиологические особенности ВГЧ-6А- и ВГЧ-6В-инфекции у детей г. Москвы

Human herpes virus type 6 (HHV-6) is the etiological agent of plenty diseases. The form of the developing pathology depends on the localization of the virus in T-lymphocytes and on virus type: HHV-6A or HHV-6B, but identification of the type is possible by nucleotide sequence only. In Russia, researching on the typing of HHV-6 are conducted in Moscow and St. Petersburg mainly, but results is discordant. Also the prevalence of HHV-6A and HHV-6B among various population groups is of particular interest.Вирус герпеса человека 6 типа (ВГЧ-6) является этиологическим агентом множества заболеваний. Форма развивающейся патологии зависит от локализации вируса в T-лимфоцитах и от его типа: ВГЧ-6А или ВГЧ-6В, но идентификация типа возможна только по нуклеотидной последовательности. В России типирование ВГЧ-6 проводится в основном в Москве и Санкт-Петербурге. Особый интерес вызывает распространенность ВГЧ-6А и ВГЧ-6В среди различных групп населения

Solar Coronal Plumes

Polar plumes are thin long ray-like structures that project beyond the limb of the Sun polar regions, maintaining their identity over distances of several solar radii. Plumes have been first observed in white-light (WL) images of the Sun, but, with the advent of the space era, they have been identified also in X-ray and UV wavelengths (XUV) and, possibly, even in in situ data. This review traces the history of plumes, from the time they have been first imaged, to the complex means by which nowadays we attempt to reconstruct their 3-D structure. Spectroscopic techniques allowed us also to infer the physical parameters of plumes and estimate their electron and kinetic temperatures and their densities. However, perhaps the most interesting problem we need to solve is the role they cover in the solar wind origin and acceleration: Does the solar wind emanate from plumes or from the ambient coronal hole wherein they are embedded? Do plumes have a role in solar wind acceleration and mass loading? Answers to these questions are still somewhat ambiguous and theoretical modeling does not provide definite answers either. Recent data, with an unprecedented high spatial and temporal resolution, provide new information on the fine structure of plumes, their temporal evolution and relationship with other transient phenomena that may shed further light on these elusive features

Solar parameters for modeling interplanetary background

The goal of the Fully Online Datacenter of Ultraviolet Emissions (FONDUE) Working Team of the International Space Science Institute in Bern, Switzerland, was to establish a common calibration of various UV and EUV heliospheric observations, both spectroscopic and photometric. Realization of this goal required an up-to-date model of spatial distribution of neutral interstellar hydrogen in the heliosphere, and to that end, a credible model of the radiation pressure and ionization processes was needed. This chapter describes the solar factors shaping the distribution of neutral interstellar H in the heliosphere. Presented are the solar Lyman-alpha flux and the solar Lyman-alpha resonant radiation pressure force acting on neutral H atoms in the heliosphere, solar EUV radiation and the photoionization of heliospheric hydrogen, and their evolution in time and the still hypothetical variation with heliolatitude. Further, solar wind and its evolution with solar activity is presented in the context of the charge exchange ionization of heliospheric hydrogen, and in the context of dynamic pressure variations. Also the electron ionization and its variation with time, heliolatitude, and solar distance is presented. After a review of all of those topics, we present an interim model of solar wind and the other solar factors based on up-to-date in situ and remote sensing observations of solar wind. Results of this effort will further be utilised to improve on the model of solar wind evolution, which will be an invaluable asset in all heliospheric measurements, including, among others, the observations of Energetic Neutral Atoms by the Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX).Comment: Chapter 2 in the planned "Cross-Calibration of Past and Present Far UV Spectra of Solar System Objects and the Heliosphere", ISSI Scientific Report No 12, ed. R.M. Bonnet, E. Quemerais, M. Snow, Springe

Does corporate reputation matter? Role of social media in consumer intention to purchase innovative food product

The exponential growth of the corporate reputation in food industry has resulted in innovations in every link of its supply chain. There have been studies that have characterized innovation in various industries from the perspective of technology, but far fewer in the area of corporate reputation, consumer perception, and intention towards innovations in food products. This research analyses the innovations in the food industry from the perspective of the consumer and provides a conceptual framework of food innovation stages. The study also investigates the relationship between corporate reputation and intention towards food innovation along with the other components of TPB model with an extension of social media engagement. The results from India and US samples confirm that social media engagement have a significant role to play in creating intention to purchase innovative food products. The study compares the US and Indian samples and identifies differences in subjective norms and perceived behavioural control