Dynamic indicators of acute respiratory diseases treatment in children after correction.

OBJECTIVE: Aim: To study the Respiratory pathology of the upper respiratory tract, markers of the inflammatory response of the organism, Oxidative stress, Metabolic adaptation and possibilities of correction. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and Methods: The study group (n=111) included school-aged children (10-14 years old). The general group of inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract (J000-J06) was considered, with a diagnosis of acute respiratory infection (ARI) of viral and bacterial origin and included local inflammationof the upper respiratory tract with presentation of acute pharyngitis (68.0%), acute bronchitis (22,0%), acute tonsillitis (10,0%). RESULTS: Results: Dynamic observation of groups of children who received optimized (group 1, n=60) and basic (group 2, n=51) treatment was carried out. The level of the erythrocyte pool correlated with IL-1 (r=-0,29, p=0,03), IL-4 (r=0,32, p=0,01), TNF-α (r=-0,35 , p=0,006). Creatinine value correlated with IL-10 (r=0,3, p=0,005), γ-IFN (r=0,42, p=0,001), TNF-α (r=0,25, p=0,05). Correlations of ferritin presented positive correlation values with the level of total protein (r=0,26, p=0,04) and TNF-α (r=0,41, p=0,001). CONCLUSION: Conclusions: After the optimized treatment, there was a significant decrease in the reliable levels of CRP and γ-IFN by 7 and 4,4 times (by groups) and 5,8 and 3,2 times (by groups), respectively. Correlation relationships of urea levels with IL-2,4 were detected. The level of the erythrocyte pool correlated with IL-1,4, TNF-α, Ferritin presented positive correlation values with the level of total protein,TNF-α .

[Role of superoxide dismutase in acute pancreatitis: from antioxidant protection to gene regulation]. / Rol' superoksiddismutazy pri razvitii ostrogo pankreatita: ot antioksidantnoi zashchity do regulyatsii aktivnosti genov.

We present modern data on the role of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in antioxidant protection and gene regulation in acute pancreatitis. Antioxidant enzymes are essential in pathogenesis of numerous diseases. SOD is one of the key enzymes of antioxidant system. In this review, we analyzed activity of this enzyme depending on various factors, mechanisms and role in physiological and pathological processes, in particular, acute pancreatitis. SOD is significantly less active in patients with severe acute pancreatitis accompanied by renal failure, severe circulatory disorders and high mortality. There are some SOD gene polymorphisms, in particular, acute destructive pancreatitis R213G, contributing to acute inflammation. Thus, SOD is not only one of the key antioxidant enzymes, but also potential transcription factor regulating activity of signaling pathways. These aspects can underlie new therapies for diseases.

[Characteristics of lipid peroxidation processes and factors of the antioxidant defense system in chronic rhinitis]. / Kharakteristika protsessov lipoperoksidatsii i faktorov sistemy antioksidantnoi zashchity pri khronicheskom rinite.

The problem of chronic rhinitis (CR) remains unresolved in the world, while it has a negative impact on the quality of life of patients. Chronic forms of rhinitis suffer from 10-20% of the population, and its symptoms in epidemiological studies are noted in 40% of respondents. One of the leading mechanisms of disease occurrence is oxidative stress. OBJECTIVE: To study the state of the processes of lipid peroxidation and antioxidant protection in various types of chronic rhinitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study included 50 patients with CR, of which 21 were with chronic allergic rhinitis (CALR), 20 with chronic vasomotor rhinitis (CVR), 9 with chronic atrophic rhinitis (CAR). The control group was represented by 50 practically healthy volunteers with no otorhinolaryngological complaints. The indicators of the LPO-AOD system in erythrocytes were evaluated by spectrophotometric methods. Statistical data processing was carried out using the Statistica 7.0 software package (StatSoft, USA). RESULTS: In all patients with CR in the blood erythrocytes, an increase in the level of malondialdehyde (MDA), a decrease in the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) relative to the control group was found. With CAR, the most pronounced changes are determined, with CVR - minimal. In patients with CR, lipid peroxidation is activated, MDA increases by 1.29 times, by 1.37 times with CAR, and by 1.31 times with CALR relative to normal values. The activity of the antioxidant system decreases, which reflects the classical variant of inhibition of antioxidant enzymes: SOD is reduced by 1.08 times in CAR, by 1.07 times in CALR, and 1.04 times in CVR, CAT in CAR is reduced by 1.02 times; CALR by 1.02 times, with CVR by 1.01 times. The coefficient of oxidative stress with CVR is 1.36, with CAR is 1.5, with CALR is 1.42. CONCLUSION: In CR, the predominance of pro-oxidant processes over antioxidant ones is revealed, a slight oxidative stress is detected, probably due to the presence of hypoxia and intoxication syndrome. An in-depth study of lipid peroxidation processes and factors of the antioxidant defense system, depending on the CR phenotype, can be used to correct therapy and prevent exacerbations, as well as markers of progression and prognosis of chronic rhinitis.

Photosynthesis of winter wheat effectively reflected multiple physiological responses under short-term drought-rewatering conditions.

BACKGROUND: Based on the interrelationship among photosynthesis (Pn), water consumption and drought resistance physiology under water changes, this study aimed to explore whether easily measured Pn could be used to reflect the physiological state of winter wheat and soil moisture. The study was a greenhouse pot experiment, with three growth periods and four gradients of moisture. RESULTS: The instantaneous water use efficiency of wheat improved significantly under short-term regulated deficit irrigation conditions. The photosynthetic parameters could effectively reflect the level of soil moisture (receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, area under the curve = 0.683-0.988). There was a significant correlation between Pn and yield under drought and rewatering (P < 0.05). The water consumption of winter wheat was significantly reduced by 15.5% to 47.6% (P < 0.05) during drought owing to the reduction of stomatal conductance and transpiration rate (Tr). There was a significant linear relationship between Tr and daily water consumption (R2 > 0.745, P< 0.05). There was a significant quadratic linear relationship (R2 > 0.600, P < 0.05) between Pn and the drought resistance indicators. The protective effect of drought resistance physiology on Pn was more significant during drought than during rewatering. Among the four physiological indicators of drought resistance, the relationship between peroxidase activity and Pn was relatively close (grey relational analysis, GRO = 1). CONCLUSIONS: The photosynthetic parameters during conditions of short-term water changes could effectively reflect the status of soil moisture, water consumption, yield and drought resistance. A focus on Pn and the rational use of related relationships are conducive to the selection of drought-resistant varieties and developing refined agricultural management. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.

REGULATION OF ANTIOXIDANT ENZYMES IN PATIENTS AFTER PERIODONTAL TREATMENT WITH NATURAL AGENTS.

OBJECTIVE: The aim: The study of the possibilities of oxidase-antioxidant system indicators regulation at patients with periodontitis under the influence of complex treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and methods: 36 healthy and 125 patients with chronic and exacerbated periodontitis of primary (22 and 21), I (21) and II (20) degrees were examined.Indicators of lipid peroxidation and antioxidant protection (levels of diene conjugates and malonic dialdehyde, catalase activity and transferrin iron saturation, ceruloplasmin activity) in the blood serum were studied before, 6 and 12 months after the appointed treatment. Initial periodontal therapy and a paste developed by us (spirulina microalgae powders and silica enterosorbent taken in equal amounts and 0.05% chlorhexidine bigluconate) for applications and instillations were exogenously used in the complex treatment. Spirulina tablets were prescribed per os as well. RESULTS: Results: All patients exhibit elevated levels of diene conjugates and malonic dialdehyde, decreased catalase activity and transferrin iron saturation as well as an increased ceruloplasmin activity, especially pronounced at stages I and II (p1≤0.01-0.001). Treatment contributed to long-term and reliable (p2<0.05 - 0.001) regulation of the studied parameters: reduction of diene conjugates and malonic dialdehyde, ceruloplasmin activity and increased catalase activity and transferrin iron saturation. All indicators differed slightly from the norm during the year (p1>0.05), and complete normalization of most of them lasted six months. At the same time clinical stabilization of periodontitis was reached. CONCLUSION: Conclusions: Indicators of the oxidase-antioxidant system in patients with periodontitis are significantly altered and indicate their participation in the pathogenesis of the disease. Complex treatment was able to almost completely normalize them within six months, but a year later the difference between the obtained indicators with data in healthy people was insignificant (except for ceruloplasmin). Clinical stabilization was achieved in all patients.

PATHOGENETIC ASPECTS OF METABOLIC SYNDROME IN EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS.

OBJECTIVE: The aim: Was to study the state of the nitric oxide system, LPO and antioxidant system in the body of experimental animals in simulated metabolic syndrome. The aim of the study was to study the state of the nitric oxide system, lipid peroxidation and antioxidant system in the body of experimental animals in simulated MS. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and methods: The study was performed on 20 white male Wistar rats. Male control rats (n = 10) were fed a normal control diet. Male rats of the main group (n = 10) were fed a diet high in fat (over 60 % energy from fats) for 16 weeks, thus modeling the development of MS. The indicators of the prooxidant and antioxidant system, as well as the nitric oxide system were determined by photospectrographic method. RESULTS: Results: In animals with simulated MS, intensification of lipoperoxidation (statistically significantly higher level of TBA-active products 1.84 times), depletion of antioxidant protection (statistically significantly lower level of superoxide dismutase 2 times), activation of nitric oxide system (statistically significantly higher NO-synthase level 2.15 times) were found compared with intact animals. CONCLUSION: Conclusions: In animals with simulated MS, activation of lipid peroxidation processes, depletion of antioxidant protection and increased.

[Basic principles of dietary therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus: focus on antioxidant protection and endothelial dysfunction].

Oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction have been identified as the most important pathogenetic pathways for the development and progression of vascular complications in type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Objective. To evaluate the effect of individual dietary components on oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction in patients with T2DM. Material and methods. The search and analysis of publications was carried out using the PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science databases, mainly for the last 10 years, using the keywords "type 2 diabetes mellitus", "endothelial dysfunction", "polyphenols", "antioxidants", "diet". Results. It has been shown that despite the progress in the development of drugs for the correction of clinical and metabolic disorders in T2DM, diet therapy is an important therapeutic factor influencing the main mechanisms of development and progression of cardiovascular complications in T2DM, including hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, arterial hypertension, subclinical inflammation, endothelial dysfunction. Properly organized and built on modern scientific principles, clinical nutrition improves glycemic control, correction of arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia and overweight/obesity. Influencing the mechanisms of development of oxidative stress, therapeutic nutrition can serve as a preventive approach to protect against the occurrence of endothelial dysfunction and subsequent complications, primarily atherosclerotic origin. Conclusion. The review presents current data on the effect of diet therapy on the main clinical and metabolic parameters in T2DM, endothelial function and oxidative stress, as the most significant factors in the development of systemic vascular complications.

PECULIARITIES OF FREE RADICAL OXIDATION AND ANTIOXIDANT PROTECTION PARAMETERS OF THE ORAL FLUID IN CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC CATARRHAL GINGIVITIS WITH UNDERLYING DIABETES MELLITUS.

OBJECTIVE: The aim: Objective of the research was to study peculiarities of free radical oxidation and antioxidant protection parameters of the oral fluid in children with chronic catarrhal gingivitis with underlying diabetes mellitus. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and methods: Oral fluid was examined in 105 children aged 12 including somatically healthy ones with intact periodontium and chronic catarrhal gingivitis, suffering from diabetes mellitus up to 5 years and more than 5 years with chronic catarrhal gingivitis. The parameters of lipid peroxide oxidation (level of diene conjugates, Malone dialdehyde) and antioxidant protection (activity of SOD and catalase, POM, whole protein; ceruloplasmin; НS-groups) of the oral fluid were determined. RESULTS: Results: The results obtained are indicative of available probable difference in the examined parameters among children depending on their general state of health and periodontal tissue condition. The best parameters were found among somatically healthy children with intact periodontium. They deteriorated in children with chronic catarrhal gingivitis available irrespective of their general state of health. They reached the most critical level in children with diabetes mellitus lasting longer than 5 years. CONCLUSION: Conclusions: The course of chronic catarrhal gingivitis in children, both somatically healthy and those suffering from diabetes mellitus, is associated with increased parameters of lipid peroxide oxidation and decreased enzymatic activity of the antioxidant protection system of the oral fluid. The most considerable changes are found in patients suffering from diabetes mellitus lasting more than 5 years.

[Oxidation-reduction potential of tissues of the oral mucosal wound surface under the photodynamic action]. / Okislitel'no-vosstanovitel'nyi potentsial tkanei ranevoi poverkhnosti slizistoi obolochki polosti rta pri fotodinamicheskom vozdeistvii.

The purpose of the study was to examine the condition of the pro-antioxidant balance of the homogenates of tissues of the oral mucosal wound surface in vivo experiment under the photodynamic action of combined two-wave radiation to eliminate its damaging effect on the structures of cell membranes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: On the mucous membrane of the cheeks of sexually mature female autocrats of Wistar rats (n=72) experimental models of wound surfaces with a diameter of 3 mm were formed. The animals were divided into groups: control (n=36) and experimental (n=36). In the experimental group, a single photodynamic exposure was carried out for the 1st postoperative day with a sequential combined light radiation at two wavelengths (660 nm and 405 nm) with a total dose of 15 J/cm2. Wound management was carried out traditionally in the control group of animals. The observation periods were 3, 7 and 14 days. RESULTS: Macroscopic examination of the wound surface indicated complete epithelialization of the wound on the 7th day in the experimental group of animals and on the 14th day in the control group. Significant and sharp decline in free-radical oxidation processes (Imax, S, Z index) intensity was recorded in the experimental animals at earlier periods in comparison with the initial data and control results, when analyzing the results of studies of homogenates of animal tissues. A similar pattern was observed in the evaluation of lipid peroxidation products, especially in the early days of observations. The reported results were supported by the activation of antioxidant enzymes in the experimental group compared to control data and baseline data. CONCLUSION: Thus, a combined photodynamic action using two wavelengths with a combined dose of 15 J/cm2 provides safety and low invasiveness for use on the oral mucous membrane and, may be used to stimulate regeneration of the wound surface, which requires further experimental testing.

Physiological responses and proteomic changes reveal insights into Stylosanthes response to manganese toxicity.

BACKGROUND: Manganese (Mn), an essential element for plants, can be toxic when present in excess. Stylo (Stylosanthes) is a pioneer tropical legume with great potential for Mn tolerance, but its Mn tolerance mechanisms remain poorly understood. RESULTS: In this study, variations in Mn tolerance were observed among nine stylo genotypes. Stylo genotype 'RY5' exhibited the highest Mn tolerance compared to the other tested genotypes, whereas 'TF2001' was a Mn-sensitive genotype. The mechanisms underlying the response of stylo to Mn toxicity were further investigated using these two genotypes with contrasting Mn tolerance. Results showed that stylo genotype RY5 exhibited Mn tolerance superior to that of genotype TF2001, showing lower reductions in leaf chlorophyll concentration, chlorophyll fluorescence parameters, photosynthetic indexes and plant dry weight under Mn toxicity. A label-free quantitative proteomic analysis was conducted to investigate the protein profiles in the leaves and roots of RY5 in response to Mn toxicity. A total of 356 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were identified, including 206 proteins from leaves and 150 proteins from roots, which consisted of 71 upregulated, 62 downregulated, 127 strongly induced and 96 completely suppressed proteins. These DEPs were mainly involved in defense response, photosynthesis, carbon fixation, metabolism, cell wall modulation and signaling. The qRT-PCR analysis verified that 10 out of 12 corresponding gene transcription patterns correlated with their encoding proteins after Mn exposure. Finally, a schematic was constructed to reveal insights into the molecular processes in the leaves and roots of stylo in response to Mn toxicity. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that stylo plants may cope with Mn toxicity by enhancing their defense response and phenylpropanoid pathways, adjusting photosynthesis and metabolic processes, and modulating protein synthesis and turnover. This study provides a platform for the future study of Mn tolerance mechanisms in stylo and may lead to a better understanding of the potential mechanisms underlying tropical legume adaptation to Mn toxicity.

Heterologous expression of an alternative oxidase from Moniliophthora perniciosa in Saccharomyces cerevisiae: Antioxidant function and in vivo platform for the study of new drugs against witches' broom disease.

The fungus Moniliophthora perniciosa is the causal agent of witches' broom disease (WBD), one of the most devastating diseases of cacao, the chocolate tree. Many strategies to control WBD have been tested so far, including the use of agrochemicals such as the strobilurins. Strobilurins are fungicides of the QoI family, and they are used in the control of a wide array of fungal diseases in many different crops, including cereals, field crops, fruits, tree nuts, and vegetables. These drugs act by specifically inhibiting fungal respiration at the Qo site of complex III, which is a component of the main mitochondrial respiratory chain. However, M. perniciosa is resistant to this family of chemicals. It has been postulated that this resistant phenotype is, at least in part, a result of the strong ability of this fungus to counteract the oxidative stress generated by the impairment of the main mitochondrial respiratory chain, through the activation of an alternative oxidase (Mp-AOX). To test this hypothesis, we expressed functional mitochondria-localized Mp-AOX in the model yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. We demonstrated that heterologous expression of Mp-AOX strongly inhibits hydrogen peroxide production by mitochondria. It also diminishes the total cell amount of oxidized glutathione (GSSG), resulting in a fifty-fold higher GSH/GSSG ratio in cells expressing Mp-AOX than in wild type cells. In addition, Mp-AOX activity decreases yeast growth rate and leads to low biomass production. Therefore, we propose the use of this heterologous expression system to direct the development of new inhibitors of fungal AOX by comparing the differences in optical density of Mp-AOX-expressing cells in the presence and absence of potential AOX inhibitors. Together, our results confirm the antioxidant role of Mp-AOX and provide an in vivo platform to be used in the screening of new fungicides based on Mp-AOX inhibition.

[Functional activity of neutrophils and local manifestations of oxidative stress in the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity in the early postoperative period]. / Funktsional'naia aktivnost' neitrofilov i lokal'nye proiavleniia okislitel'nogo stressa v slizistoi obolochke polosti nosa v rannem posleoperatsionnom periode.

The purpose of the study was to study the factors of antimicrobial, antioxidant defense, variability of nasal secretion lipid peroxidation in patients with curvature of the nasal septum in the early postoperative period. METHODS: microbiological, immunological (assessment of the activity and intensity of phagocytosis, nitrous tetrazolium reduction test) biochemical (study of content diene conjugates, ketodienes, conjugated trines and Schiff bases in the lipid extract of neutrophilic granulocytes), statistical. RESULTS: The dynamics of the content, functional and biochemical activity of neutrophilic granulocytes in nasal washings in individuals who underwent rhinosurgical intervention testifies to the presence of qualitative and quantitative changes in neutrophilic granulocytes of the nasal secretion, recorded in reactions of oxygen-dependent metabolism, free radical oxidation and antioxidant protection.

Changes in the indices of prooxidant and antioxidant systems in blood plasma in men with atrophic gastritis and gastric cancer.

AIM: To study changes in the indices of prooxidant and antioxidant systems in plasma in men with atrophic gastritis and gastric cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 60 healthy men, 42 patients with atrophic gastritis and 50 men, nicardipine patients with gastric cancer stage II according to TNM. All patients underwent serological diagnosis of diffuse atrophic gastritis (definition of pepsinogens and gas- trin-17) and Helicobacter pylori infection. The diagnosis of "atrophic gastritis" was verified by morphological examination of biopsy speci- mens obtained during fibroesophagogastroduodenoscopy. Diagnosis of gastric cancer was carried out in the Krasnoyarsk regional oncologic dispensary on the basis of a comprehensive instrumental and morphological examination. All patients spectrophotometric methods in plasma was determined the content of diene conjugates (DC), malonic dialdehyde (MDA), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), glutathione peroxidase (GPO), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase. RESULTS: The concentration of SOD, GST, GPO and catalase had no significant differences in patients with atrophic gastritis and gastric cancer and prevailed in comparison with healthy persons. Patients with cancer of the stomach content in the blood plasma DK 2.7 times and MDA at 35.2 times higher than healthy individuals, indicating severe oxidative stress in patients with cancer. In patients with atrophic gastritis was ob- served similar but less pronounced pattern. CONCLUSION: The results indicate the presence of oxidative stress in men with atrophic gastritis and gastric cancer.

[Oxidative stress in some inflammatory and infectious urogenital diseases in men].

The article summarizes and analyzes the literature relating to lipid peroxidation and antioxidant protection in men with infectious and inflammatory diseases of diverse etiologies. These processes not only impair spermatogenesis, but also result in the oxidative stress in the blood and semen of men of reproductive age. Analysis of recent domestic and international literature suggests that oxidative stress is a key contributor and/or one of the pathogenetic links in the development of many infectious urogenital diseases in men.

[The system of lipid peroxidation and antioxidant protection of saliva in lung cancer.]

The aim of the study was to study the parameters of the lipid peroxidation system and antioxidant protection in saliva in lung cancer of various histological types. In the case-control study, 740 volunteers participated in the study, which were divided into 3 groups: primary (lung cancer, n = 347), comparison group (non-malignant pulmonary pathologies, n = 178) and control (conditionally healthy, n = 215). Questioning, biochemical examination of saliva, histological verification of the diagnosis were conducted to all participants. The parameters of lipoperoxidation and antioxidant protection are determined spectrophotometrically. Intergroup differences are estimated by a nonparametric criterion. Against the background of lung cancer, the development of oxidative stress is observed, which is manifested in the increase in the level of lipid peroxidation products, as well as in the reduction of antioxidant protection in saliva. It is shown that the activity of the enzymes of the first link of antioxidant protection is significantly reduced (p<0.0001), whereas the activity of salivary peroxidases increases (p = 0.0037). The parameters of non-enzymatic protection vary in different directions: the level of uric acid in lung pathologies decreases (p = 0.0399), whereas albumin concentration increases, under these conditions, it begins to exhibit pro-oxidant properties. Differences between non-small cell and neuroendocrine lung cancer have been revealed by the nature of the dynamics of antioxidant protection indices. In general, the disturbance of the balance of the lipid peroxidation system and antioxidant protection is the result of a disruption in the coordination of immunometabolic processes and indicates a decrease in adaptive reactions of the organism.

Melatonin: Antioxidant and modulatory properties in age-related changes during Trypanosoma cruzi infection.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of melatonin on selected biomarkers of innate and humoral immune response as well as the antioxidant/oxidant status (superoxide dismutase-SOD and reduced glutathione levels (GSH) to understand whether age-related changes would influence the development of acute Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi) infection. Young- (5 weeks) and middle-aged (18 months) Wistar rats were orally treated with melatonin (gavage) (05 mg/kg/day), 9 days after infection. A significant increase in both SOD activity and GSH levels was found in plasma from all middle-aged melatonin-treated animals. Melatonin triggered enhanced expression of major histocompatibility class II (MHC-II) antigens on antigen-presenting cell (APC) and peritoneal macrophages in all treated animals. High levels of CD4+ CD28-negative T cells (*P<.05) were detected in middle-aged control animals. Melatonin induced a significant reduction (***P<.001) in CD28-negative in CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in middle-aged control animals. Contrarily, the same group displayed upregulated CD4+ CD28+ T and CD8+ CD28+ T cells. Melatonin also triggered an upregulation of CD80 and CD86 expression in all young-treated groups. Significant percentages of B and spleen dendritic cells in middle-aged infected and treated animals were observed. Our data reveal new features of melatonin action in inhibiting membrane lipid peroxidation, through the reduction in 8-isoprostane, upregulating the antioxidant defenses and triggering an effective balance in the antioxidant/oxidant status during acute infection. The ability of melatonin to counteract the immune alterations induced by aging added further support to its use as a potential therapeutic target not only for T. cruzi infection but also for other immunocompromised states.

Clinico-pathogenic aspects of osteodeficiency in osteoarthritis in combination with chronic pancreatitis.

OBJECTIVE: Introduction: Pathology of the musculoskeletal system creates a number of important and complex medical problems affecting the economic situation of society, health and quality of life of individuals and their families. One of these problems and the most common disease of the joints which is diagnosed in 20% of the population of the planet is osteoarthritis (OA). The aim: The article deals with modern views on the problem of comorbidity of osteoarthritis, chronic pancreatitis and osteodefiсiency. Dual energy X-ray densitometry data were analyzed, as well as indicators of activation of lipid peroxidation (malonic aldehyde), antioxidant protection system (superoxide dismutase and SH-group, ceruloplasmin, сatalase) and tissue destruction (oxyproline). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and Methods:The complex examination of 72 patients was made. Patients were divided into two groups: 30 patients with OA and 42 - with OA in combination with CP. The control group included 20 apparently healthy individuals. Evaluation of CT scan was performed using Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry - DXA by Lunar corp. (Madison, WI) - Lunar DPX-A No. 2589 in the lumbar region of the vertebral column. The evaluation of the indicators was carried out in accordance with WHO recommendations (WHO, Geneva, 1994) [1]. The study of LPO was carried out on the level of malonic aldehyde (MA). To assess AOP, we determined SOD, ceruloplasmin (CPN); SH-groups; catalase. The endogenous intoxication and the level of degradation of the connective tissue in the body was estimated by levels of free oxyproline. The influence of CP on the state of LPO-AOP was established by the following clinical characteristics of CP: age of the patients, structural condition of the pancreas with the help of the method of ultrasound, expressed in points. Excretory function of the pancreas was investigated on the level of fecal α-elastase ( by ELISA test using the kits BIOSERV ELASTASE 1-ELISA). RESULTS: Results: During the examination of the mineral bone density by the dual energy X-ray densitometry it was discovered that the presence of CP in patients with OA led to a significant reduction of BMD and deterioration of the bone tissue (BT): the proportion of patients with normal bone decreased from 67% to 16%, the number of patients with osteopenia increased from 10% to 67%; patients with OP appeared - 17%.Besides, the increased degradation of bone tissue in OA with CP was accompanied by strengthening of oxidative changes (by MA-level), weakening of the antioxidant defense (SOD and SH-groups), the increase in the severity of inflammation and endotoxemia (levels of catalase and ceruloplasmin), as well as increased degradation of connective and bone tissue in the joints and progression of fibrosis in tissue (the level of oxyproline). CONCLUSION: Conclusions: It was found out that the presence of CP in patients with OA led to a significant reduction of BMD and the deterioration of the bone tissue. It was discovered that during the combined course of OA and CP with osteopenia there occurs the weakening of the AOP (by SOD and SH-groups) and a relatively high level of LPO activation (by MAlevel) as well as the increased deterioration in connective and bone tissue and aggravation of osteopenia which is indicated by the increased levels of oxyproline.

[The metabolic correction of the experimental alloxan diabetes by means of the antioxidant remedies].

The research concerning the effect of the remedies with the different antioxidant mechanisms on the indices of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism as well as the thiol link of the antioxidant system and the functional detoxication system in modeling conditions of the decompensated alloxan diabetes mellitus have been presented. The research was performed on 105 white nonlinear male-rats with initial body weight (b.w.) 200-230 g, divided into seven groups. Group 1 has consisted of the intact animals. Group 2 (the comparison group) has consisted of the animals suffering from the severe alloxan diabetes mellitus (intraperitoneal administration of alloxan monohydrate at 10 mg/100 g b.w. three times, with an interval of one day, against fasting) without correction. In groups 3-7 diabetes mellitus has also been modeled. The animals of group 3 were fed by the diet with the supplement containing the antioxidant complex with high content of carotenoid substances (1 mg lutein per day, orally for a month before simulations of diabetes mellitus and for a month after). The animals of group 4 have been given the sodium dichloroacetate (15 mg/100g bw) with drinking water for the month before and a month after the modeling of diabetes. The animals of group 5 have been injected with the reduced glutathione (15 mg/100 g of b.w.) daily one week prior to administration of alloxan and until the end of the experiment, the animals of group 6 have been injected with the quercithin (10 mg/100 g of b.w.) and the rats of group 7 have been given the water with the reduced content of deuterium (91 mg/l) instead of the usual drinking water. The development of experimental alloxan diabetes mellitus in rats has been accompanied by the increase in blood plasma of glucose concentration by 6.9-fold, cholesterol and lipoproteins of low density by 66 and 100% respectively. The compensatory activity increase of the antiradical protective enzymes (glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase) as well as the concentration decrease of reduced glutathione in erythrocytes by 11% have been revealed. According to the data concerning the level of the molecules with medium and low mass in blood plasma as well as in erythrocytes, the evident endogenous intoxication has taken place. The performed researches have proved the presence of the significant hypoglycemic effect of the usage of sodium dichloroacetate, of the water with the reduced content of deuterium and of quercithin - the glucose concentration in these groups was lower than in the comparison group by 36, 33 and 47% respectively. In the same groups as well as in the group of rats injected with glutathione the hypolipidemic effect of various manifestation degree has been detected, the most evident in animals from group 7 in which all the indices except triglycerides haven't differed from indices of the control group. The usage of various corrective methods has also assisted the adequate functioning of the antioxidant system that has been proved by the normalization of glutathione content except of groups 3 and 6 in which its concentration was lower than the control indices by 25 and 12% respectively. Endogenous intoxication has been significantly lower in groups 4, 5 and 7 in which the level of molecular of medium and low mass in blood plasma was normal and only in erythrocyte mass was increased by 49-74% than in the control group. Thus, the data obtained prove the usage availability of the antioxidant remedies in the complex therapy in patients suffering from the diabetes mellitus. The most interesting is the usage of antioxidants with the indirect mechanism of action, i.e. the water with the reduced content of deuterium and sodium dichloroacetate. Quercithin and the reduced glutathione deserve attention as well, and considering the hypoglycemic effect of the first one and the metabolic effects of glutathione aimed at the functioning maintenance of the non-specific organism resistance, the possibility of the combined usage of both antioxidants should be taken into account.

[Antioxidant status of sportsmen performing measured physical loading during recreational periods].

The purpose of the current scientific work was to study the condition of antioxidant status in sportsmen of different specializations and degree of training during measured physical training and recreational periods. 71 male sportsmen (18-25 years old) were studied. The control group included 15 practically healthy student volunteers of the same age who did not train. Physical loading was a cardiac stress test. Blood was taken by means of venipuncture in the condition of rest 5 and 30 minutes after work on a biological display stand in the volume of 13 500-27 000 kgf×m. Biochemical investigations were performed in blood plasma and erythrocytes. They included measuring of ascorbic acid, α-tocopherol, caeruloplasmin, antiradical activity, intensity of chemiluminescence in consider of general antioxidant activity, enzymatic activity of superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione reductase. Comprehensive analysis of lipoprotein fractions was performed taking into consideration diagnostic rates. Dependence of the antioxidant status of sportsmen on the degree of training and specializations was determined. Thus, at rest higher content of blood plasma ascorbic acid in well-trained sportsmen (more than 23.2% in acyclic kinds of sports and 11.9% in cyclic kinds of sports) was revealed. In highly qualified sportsmen the content of this vitamin was lower by 19.6%. Also the well-trained sportsmen have lower values of erythrocyte antioxidant enzyme activities. α-tocopherol blood plasma level and glutathione peroxidase activity as well as antioxidant enzyme activity in general corresponded with blood plasma content of ascorbic acid. Blood plasma decrease of ascorbic acid in all studied groups and α-tocopherol in nontrained group was noted after dosage physical loading and recreational periods. At the background of changes of various sorts of activity of enzyme antioxidants and indicators of deep analysis of lipoprotein spectrum protection was stressed. Recommendations on sport nutrition enrichment with vitamins and mineral substances of antioxidant action were developed.

Physiological strategies contributing to the coexistence of two predatory species of stoneflies: Dinocras cephalotes and Perla bipunctata.

Our study focuses on the oxidative state of two aquatic insects of the order Plecoptera belonging to the family Perlidae, namely Dinocras cephalotes (Curtis, 1827) and Perla bipunctata Pictet, 1833. These species are widely distributed throughout the Western Palearctic region and coexist in the stream where individuals for this study come from. We highlight the physiological strategies of these two different predator species of stoneflies, showing a higher accumulation of lipid reserves in P. bipunctata, higher glucose levels in the body tissues of D. cephalotes and a higher capacity of the antioxidant enzymes in P. bipunctata, what provides it a protection against oxidation of lipids, which are greater in this species. This leads to a similar oxidative state in both species. Based on these results is discussed how two close related species developing a very similar ecological role in the same habitat can achieve a similar fitness with differences in their physiological strategies.