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Dysfunctional prefrontal cortical network activity and interactions following cannabinoid receptor activation.
PublicationCoordinated activity spanning anatomically distributed neuronal networks underpins cognition and mediates limbic-cortical interactions during learning, memory, and decision-making. We used CP55940, a potent agonist of brain cannabinoid receptors known to disrupt coordinated activity in hippocampus, to investigate the roles of network oscillations during hippocampal and medial prefrontal cortical (mPFC) interactions in rats. During...
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PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CoFe2O4/TiO2-PANI HYBRID NANOCOMPOSITE WITH MAGNETIC AND PHOYOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY
PublicationHybrid nanocomposites consisting of inorganic component and organic conducting polymer are promising materials, which can be applied in heterogeneous photocatalysis. Titanium(IV) oxide is widely used photocatalysts due to its non-toxicity, low cost and chemical stability. The main disadvantage of TiO2 is low photocatalytic activity under visible light. Conducting polymers, also known as conjugated polymers are polymer materials...
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Activity of isavuconazole and other triazole derivatives against clinical isolates of Aspergillus fumigatus
PublicationAspergillus fumigatus is the most frequent pathogen of the genus Asperillus, which is highly susceptible to triazole derivatives, especially to isavuconazole and voriconazole. Many countries face a growing problem of infections due to A. fumigatus showing acquired resistance to one or several triazoles. In medical centres, monitoring the susceptibility of isolated Aspergillus spp. is recommended. The aim of this study was to collect...
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Transcriptional activity of epigenetic remodeling genes declines in keratinocytes after in vitro expansion
PublicationPURPOSE: In vitro expansion is an invaluable method to obtain keratinocytes in amounts necessary for effective transplantation therapies. In vitro cell culturing provokes questions concerning potential epigenetic alterations occurring in expanded cells in the context of usefulness for transplantation and safety. The purpose of this study was to investigate as to whether keratinocyte expansion is associated with changes in the activity...
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A Redundant Role of Human Thyroid Peroxidase Propeptide for Cellular, Enzymatic, and Immunological Activity
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The propeptide of human thyroid peroxidase is not required for its cellular, enzymatic or immunological activity
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Effect of Cobalt Addition on the Activity of Nanocrystalline Iron Catalysts in the Cracking of Methane Reaction
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Influence of Magnesium Oxide on the Structure and Catalytic Activity of the Wustite Catalyst for Ammonia Synthesis
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Synthesis and Anticancer Activity of Mitotic-Specific 3,4-Dihydropyridine-2(1H)-thiones
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New Flavone C-Glycosides from Scleranthus perennis and Their Anti-Collagenase Activity
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Antinociceptive and Cytotoxic Activity of Opioid Peptides with Hydrazone and Hydrazide Moieties at the C-Terminus
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Synthesis of 5-arylidene-2-amino-4-azolones and evaluation of their anticancer activity
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Synthesis, biological activity and molecular modelling studies of tricyclic alkylimidazo-, pyrimido- and diazepinopurinediones
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The lipophilicity estimation of 5-arylidene derivatives of (2-thio)hydantoin with antimycobacterial activity
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<p>Analysis of toxicity and anticancer activity of micelles of sodium alginate-curcumin</p>
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Impact of paint matrix composition and thickness of paint layer on the activity of photocatalytic paints
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Cinnamon powder: an in vitro and in vivo evaluation of antifungal and plant growth promoting activity
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Photocatalytic activity of anatase powders for oxidation of methylene blue in water and diluted NO gas
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Process control strategy deployment with part measuring activity in a flexible machining cell
PublicationRozwinięto zintegrowany model planowania i sterowania przebiegu procesu w rzeczywistym, zrobotyzowanym elastycznym gnieździe obróbki (EGO) ze współrzędnościową maszyną pomiarową, realizującą funkcje pomiarowo-kontrolne wytwarzanych przedmiotów. Analizowano współzależności wybranych heurystycznych planów kontroli przedmiotów oraz strategii szeregowania operacji procesów technologicznych, z zastosowaniem programowalnych modeli symulacyjnych...
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Structure activity relationship for a series of peptidomimetic antimicrobial prodrugs containing glutamine analogues.
PublicationZbadano specyficzność transporterów Dpp i Opp w stosunku do peptydów zawierających FMDP. Przy pomocy modelowania cząsteczkowego zaproponowano najbardziej prawdopodobne struktury konformerów peptydów i skorelowano je z aktywnością przeciwbakteryjną oraz specyficznością transporterów peptydowych.
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Molecular modelling of membrane activity of amphotericin B, a polyene macrolide antifungal antibiotic
PublicationPraca dotyczy różnego typu modelowań molekularnych cząsteczki przeciwgrzybowego antybiotyku (amfoterycyny B). Praca przeglądowa obejmuje opis badań nad właściwościami molekularnymi samej cząsteczki antybiotyku, jej oddziaływań z powierzchnią błony oraz struktur kanałowych jakie tworzą cząsteczki amfoterycyny wewnątrz błony lipidowej.
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Structural determinants of imidazoacridinones facilitating antitumor activity are crucial for substrate recognition by ABCG2
PublicationW pracy zidentyfikowaliśmy elementy struktury chemicznej dla 23 pochodnych imidazoakrydonu odpowiedzialne za ich rozpoznawanie przez transporter typu ABC, białko ABCG2. za transport tych związków przez pompę ABCG2 odpowiedzialne jest grupa hydroksylowa w pozycjach R1, R2 i R3 chromoforu. Stwierdziliśmy także, że zwiększanie ilości grup metylenowych łańcucha bocznego imidazoakrydonów powodowało zmniejszenie aktywnego transportu...
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Effect of self-assembly on antimicrobial activity of double-chain short cationic lipopeptides
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Effect of extraction method on the antioxidative activity of ground elder (Aegopodium podagraria L.)
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Actions of a nitric oxide donor on prostaglandin production and angiogenic activity in the equine endometrium
PublicationNitric oxide (NO) plays an important role in prostaglandin secretion and angiogenesis in the reproductive system. In the present study, the roles of the NO donor spermine NONOate and tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF; as a positive control) in prostaglandin production and angiogenic activity of equine endometria during the oestrous cycle were evaluated. In addition, the correlation between NO production...
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Lysozyme increases bactericidal activity of ceragenin CSA-13 against Bacillus subtilis
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Enhanced Suppressive Activity of Regulatory T Cells in the Microenvironment of Malignant Pleural Effusions
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Use of magnetic nanoparticles as a drug delivery system to improve chlorhexidine antimicrobial activity
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Lipidation of Temporin-1CEb Derivatives as a Tool for Activity Improvement, Pros and Cons of the Approach
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Comparison of antifungal activity of extracts from different Juglans regia cultivars and juglone
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Effect of biochar activation by different methods on toxicity of soil contaminated by industrial activity
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INFLUENCE OF TEMPERATURE ON THE ACTIVITY OF ANAMMOX GRANULAR BIOMASS - SHORT AND LONG-TERM ASPECT
PublicationThe aim of this study was to determine a short-term and long-term effect of temperature on the anammox process rate and determination of temperature coefficients in the Arrhenius and Ratkowski equations. The short-term effects of temperature on the anammox biomass were investigated in batch tests at ten different temperatures in the range of 10-55 ̊C. The maximum rate 1.3 gN (gVSS·d)-1 observed at 40 ̊C. The minimum rate, close...
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Sport-related concussion alters cerebral hemodynamic activity during controlled respiration
PublicationThis study investigated cerebral hemodynamic activity following sport-related concussion. Prefrontal cortex oxygenation was assessed by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) during a controlled breathing protocol. Wavelet transformation of the NIRS signals showed significant decreases in HbO2 and HbD amplitude at the respiratory frequency interval (0.10–0.6 HZ) from preseason baseline to acute concussion. These results suggest a decreased...
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Photocatalytic activity of zinc oxide nanorods incorporated graphitic carbon nitride catalyst
PublicationBackground Photocatalysts are user-friendly and serve as compatible materials for degrading industrial dye pollutants. This study utilizes zinc oxide/graphitic carbon nitride (ZnO/g-C3N4) nanocomposites against degrading methylene blue (MB). Methods The hydrothermal method assisted sonication technique was used to fabricate the ZnO/g-C3N4 composite with varying ratios of ZnO/g-C3N4 (1:0.25, 1:0.50, 1:1). The synthesized materials...
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Measuring pulse rate with a webcam — A non-contact method for evaluating cardiac activity
PublicationIn this paper the simple and robust method of measuring the pulse rate is presented. Elaborated algorithm allows for efficient pulse rate registration directly from face image captured from webcam. The desired signal was obtained by proper channel selection and principal component analysis. A developed non-contact method of heart rate monitoring is shown in the paper. The proposed technique may have a great value in monitoring...
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Encapsulation of Cs3Bi2Br9 perovskite photocatalyst with polythiophene for prolonged activity in oxidizing and humid environment
PublicationDespite their growing popularity in modern technology, halide perovskites suffer from susceptibility to oxidation, limiting their applications. Our aim was to enhance Cs3Bi2Br9 perovskite's performance in humid environments through polythiophene encapsulation. This extended its lifespan while preserving photocatalytic abilities, as demonstrated in toluene decomposition experiments. We confirmed the stability of Cs3Bi2Br9 encapsulated...
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Targeting yeast topoisomerase II by imidazo and triazoloacridinone derivatives resulting in their antifungal activity
PublicationFungal pathogens are considered as serious factors for deadly diseases and are a case of medical concern. Invasive fungal infections also complicate the clinical course of COVID-19, leading to a significant increase in mortality. Furthermore, fungal strains' multidrug resistance has increased the demand for antifungals with a different mechanism of action. The present study aimed to identify antifungal compounds targeting yeast...
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Facilitated diffusion of glucosamine-6-phosphate synthase inhibitors enhances their antifungal activity
PublicationKwas N-3(4-metoksyfumaroilo)-L-2,3-diaminopropanowy (FMDP) i 2-amino-2-deo-ksy-D-glucitolo-6-fosforan (ADGP) są silnymi inhibitorami syntazy glukoza-mino-6-fosforanu, istotnego enzymu grzybowego, jednak ich aktywność przeciwgrzybowa jest słaba, ze względu na powolną penetrację tych związków przez błonę cytoplazmatyczną. W tej pracy badaliśmy możliwość poprawy działania przeciwgrzybowego ADGP i FMDP poprzez zwiększenie ich własności...
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N-acylpeptides with glucosamine-6-phosphate synthase inhibitors - synthesisand antifungal activity
PublicationOpracowano syntezę kilku peptydów (di i tripeptydów) zawierających inhibitory syntazy glukozamino-6-fosforanu oraz przeprowadzono je w N-acylopochodne (acetylowe, heksanoilowe, dekanoilowe) oraz zbadano ich aktywność przeciwgrzybową w stosunku do szczepów Candida albicans z opornością wielolekową. Stwierdzono, że N-acylopeptydy wykazują aktywność przeciwgrzybową oraz określono wartości MIC.
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Preparation and photocatalytic activity of boron-modified TiO2 under UV and visible light
PublicationOtrzymano TiO2 domieszkowany borem i wyznaczono jego aktywność fotokatalityczną w zakresie światła UV i Vis. Katalizatory otrzymano metodą zol-żel lub poprzez ucieranie dwutlenku tytanu z prekursorami B. Jako źródło boru zastosowano kwas borowy lub ester trietylowy kwasu borowego. Fotoaktywność próbek badano w reakcji degradacji fenolu (Co = 0,21 mmol/dm3 ) w zakresie światła Vis lub UV. Obecność węgla i boru we wszystkich przygotowanych...
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Preparation of silver nanoparticles in reverse micelles and antibacterial activity of silver modified-paints
PublicationW publikacji została opisana metoda otrzymywania nanocząstek srebra oraz farb modyfikowanych srebrem i ich wpływ na zahamowanie rozwoju wybranych bakterii i grzybów. Podjęto również próbę porównania wpływu rodzaju prekursora srebra oraz substancji powierzchniowo czynnej na stabilność otrzymanych nanocząstek srebra. Przygotowane mikroemulsje zawierały od 500 do 2000 ppm srebra
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Electrochemical activity of composite material poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) modified by silver hexacyanoferrate
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono sposób slektrochemicznj syntezy materiału składającego się z polimeru przewodzącego poli(3,4-etylenodioksytiofen) (pEDOT) i nieorganicznej sieci typu redox heksacyjanożelazianu srebra (Aghcf). Materiał otrzymano na drodze dwuetapowej. Etap pierwszy polega na galwanostatycznej redukcji srebra na elektrodzie z węgla szklistego. Etap drugi to roztwarzanie srebra z jednoczesną polimeryzacją monomeru. Otrzymany...
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Comparison of the contents of bioactive compounds and the level of antioxidant activity in different kiwifruit cultivars
PublicationGłównym celem prowadzonych badań było stwierdzenie która z odmian owoców kiwi (''Hayward'', ''Daeheuhg'', ''Haenam'' oraz ''Bidan'') jest najbardziej odpowiednią z punktu widzenia konsumpcji przez człowieka. Z tego powodu w odpowiednio przygotowanych próbkach ekstraktów z owoców kiwi oznaczono:- profile związków bioaktywnych;- poziomy aktywności przeciwutleniającej. Wyniki pomiarów zawartości polifenoli (flawonoidy oraz kwasy fenolowe)...
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Structural features responsible for control of the eukaryotic GlcN-6-P synthase activity
PublicationGlucosamine-6-phosphate (GlcN-6-P) synthase is responsible for catalysis of the first and practically irreversible step in hexosamine metabolism. As UDP-GlcNAc, the final product of the hexosamine path, constitutes one of the essential substrates for assembly of bacterial and fungal cell walls, the enzyme is an interesting target for antimicrobial therapy.The structure of E. coli enzyme, known since 2001, forms a dimer of two identical...
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Solid phase synthesis and biological activity of linear tuftsin and retro-tuftsin derivatives
PublicationPrzedstawiono syntezę na fazie stałej nowych pochodnych tuftsyny i retro-tuftsyny i ich mikrobiologiczne właściwości. Otrzymane pochodne zawierały wiązanie izopeptydowe między epsilon-aminową grupą lizyny a takimi aminokwasami jak: Ala, beta-Ala, Val, Ile, Gly.
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The Chemometric Evaluation of Antitumor Activity of Novel Benzensulfonamide Derivatives Based on their Physiochemical Properties
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Biological Activity of Compounds Exhibiting Local Anesthetics's Properties Evaluated by QSAR Approach
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Variation in Total Polyphenolics Contents of Aerial Parts of Potentilla Species and Their Anticariogenic Activity
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Activity evaluation of some psychoactive drugs with the application of QSAR/QSPR modeling methods
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Spectroscopic and Spectroelectrochemical Studies on Redox Properties of Zinc Sulfide and Their Consequences on Photocatalytic Activity
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