TY - JOUR A1 - Prylutska, Svitlana A1 - Grebinyk, Anna A1 - Ponomarenko, Stanislav A1 - Gövem, Defne A1 - Chumachenko, Vasyl A1 - Kutsevol, Nataliya A1 - Petrovsky, Mykola A1 - Ritter, Uwe A1 - Frohme, Marcus A1 - Piosik, Jacek A1 - Prylutskyy, Yuriy T1 - Toxicity of Water-Soluble D-g-PNIPAM Polymers in a Complex with Chemotherapy Drugs and Mechanism of Their Action In Vitro JF - International Journal of Molecular Sciences N2 - The application of a biocompatible polymer nanocarrier can provide target delivery to tumor tissues, improved pharmacokinetics, controlled drug release, etc. Therefore, the proposed strategy was to use the water-soluble star-like copolymers with a Dextran core and Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) grafts (D-g-PNIPAM) for conjugation with the widely used chemotherapy drugs in oncology–Cisplatin (Cis-Pt) and Doxorubicin (Dox). The molecular characteristics of the copolymer were received using size-exclusion chromatography. The physicochemical characterization of the D-g-PNIPAM-Cis-Pt (or Dox) nanosystem was conducted using dynamic light scattering and FTIR spectroscopy. Using traditional biochemical methods, a comparative analysis of the enhancement of the cytotoxic effect of free Cis-Pt and Dox in combination with D-g-PNIPAM copolymers was performed in cancer cells of the Lewis lung carcinoma line, which are both sensitive and resistant to Dox; in addition, the mechanism of their action in vitro was evaluated. KW - star-like copolymer KW - drug KW - Lewis lung carcinoma KW - cytotoxicity Y1 - 2024 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-18790 SN - 1422-0067 VL - 25 IS - 5 PB - MDPI ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Alekseeva, Victoriia A1 - Reshetnik, Viktor A1 - Frohme, Marcus A1 - Kachailo, Irina A1 - Murizyna, Irina A1 - Nechyporenko, Alina ED - Chumachenko, Dmytro ED - Kaur, Jasleen ED - Yakovlev, Sergiy ED - Morita, Plinio P. T1 - Investigation of the Impact of Insulin Resistance on the Bone Density of the Upper Wall of the Maxillary Sinus T2 - Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop of IT-professionals on Artificial Intelligence, ProfIT AI 2023, Waterloo, Canada, November 20-22, 2023 N2 - The aim of our study was to investigate the impact of insulin resistance on the bone density of the upper wall of the maxillary sinus. Materials and Methods: The study included 100 female participants aged 18 to 44 years, divided into two groups. The first group consisted of individuals with insulin resistance, while the control group comprised individuals without signs of insulin resistance. In each group, we conducted an investigation of the radiological density of the upper wall of the maxillary sinus using uncertainty calculations. Results of the study suggest a potential influence of insulin resistance on the density of bone tissue around the nasal sinuses, specifically the upper wall of the maxillary sinus in our case. This parameter was found to be minimal in the group of individuals with insulin resistance. It is particularly noteworthy that both minimum and maximum bone density decreased in this group. Conclusions. The research focused on how insulin resistance affects the density of the upper wall of the maxillary sinus. By employing uncertainty calculations, the study revealed that insulin resistance is associated with a decrease in the minimum density of the upper wall of the maxillary sinus. This tendency may act as a catalyst for the emergence of significant inflammatory alterations in the nasal sinuses, serving as a foundation for the initiation of complications. KW - bone density KW - multispiral computer tomography KW - uncertainty KW - paranasal sinus KW - resistance to insulin Y1 - 2023 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:0074-3641-3 UR - https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-3641/short1.pdf VL - 3641 SP - 216 EP - 223 PB - CEUR-WS.org ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Radivoievych, Aleksandar A1 - Schnepel, Sophia A1 - Prylutska, Svitlana A1 - Ritter, Uwe A1 - Zolk, Oliver A1 - Frohme, Marcus A1 - Grebinyk, Anna T1 - From 2D to 3D In Vitro World: Sonodynamically-Induced Prooxidant Proapoptotic Effects of C60-Berberine Nanocomplex on Cancer Cells JF - Cancers N2 - Recently, sonodynamic therapy (SDT) has emerged as a promising non-invasive approach for treating cancer by activating sensitizers with ultrasound (US). In this context, we investigated C60 fullerene (C60) as a nanocarrier for the promising drug Berberine (Ber)—both potential aromatic sonosensitizers. The preferential mitochondrial accumulation of C60 and the proapoptotic effects of Ber also make the C60-Berberine nanocomplex (C60-Ber) a good candidate for direct induction of the intrinsic apoptotic cell death under US action. The in vitro research on C60-Ber can provide insights into novel, non-invasive cancer treatments. These findings lead to the development of targeted therapies with reduced side effects, inspire interdisciplinary collaboration, and open new avenues for drug delivery and cancer therapy research. KW - berberine KW - C60 fullerene KW - apoptosis KW - sonodynamic therapy KW - ultrasound Y1 - 2024 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-19438 VL - 16 IS - 18 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Nechyporenko, Alina A1 - Frohme, Marcus A1 - Strelchuk, Yaroslav A1 - Omelchenko, Vladyslav A1 - Gargin, Vitaliy A1 - Ishchenko, Liudmyla A1 - Alekseeva, Victoriia T1 - Galvanic Skin Response and Photoplethysmography for Stress Recognition Using Machine Learning and Wearable Sensors JF - Applied Sciences N2 - This study investigates stress recognition using galvanic skin response (GSR) and photoplethysmography (PPG) data and machine learning, with a new focus on air raid sirens as a stressor. It bridges laboratory and real-world conditions and highlights the reliability of wearable sensors in dynamic, high-stress environments such as war and conflict zones. The study involves 37 participants (20 men, 17 women), aged 20–30, who had not previously heard an air raid siren. A 70 dB “S-40 electric siren” (400–450 Hz) was delivered via headphones. The protocol included a 5 min resting period, followed by 3 min “no-stress” phase, followed by 3 min “stress” phase, and finally a 3 min recovery phase. GSR and PPG signals were recorded using Shimmer 3 GSR+ sensors on the fingers and earlobes. A single session was conducted to avoid sensitization. The workflow includes signal preprocessing to remove artifacts, feature extraction, feature selection, and application of different machine learning models to classify the “stress “and “no-stress” states. As a result, the best classification performance was shown by the k-Nearest Neighbors model, achieving 0.833 accuracy. This was achieved by using a particular combination of heart rate variability (HRV) and GSR features, which can be considered as new indicators of siren-induced stress. KW - galvanic skin response KW - machine learning KW - photoplethysmography KW - stress Y1 - 2024 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-19803 VL - 14 IS - 24 PB - MDPI ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Herkenhoff, Marcos Edgar A1 - Brödel, Oliver A1 - Frohme, Marcus T1 - Aroma component analysis by HS-SPME/GC–MS to characterize Lager, Ale, and sour beer styles JF - Food Research International N2 - The world of beer is a rich tapestry woven with diverse styles, each with its unique character. Lager, known for its crispness, ferments at lower temperatures, while ale, at warmer ones, boasts a wide spectrum of aromas. Belgian beers dazzle with their complexity, from fruity Trappist ales to sour lambics. German wheat beers, like hefeweizens, charm with their effervescence and fruity undertones. India Pale Ales (IPAs) showcase a hoppy burst, while sour ales tantalize with their tanginess. Craftsmanship, history, and regional ingredients intertwine in this world of brewing, offering aficionados an array of delightful experiences. Research on craft beer aromas is limited, and molecular fingerprint could be crucial. To date, there have been no studies focused on characterizing compound profiles to differentiate beer styles. The Headspace Solid Phase Microextraction (HS-SPME) method provides a rapid and solvent-free approach to volatile compound. The present study aims to characterize the aroma profile of a wide range of beers by using HS-SPME/GC–MS technique combined with multivariate data processing. A total of 120 beer samples were collected and divided into five categories: Pilsen (n = 28); Lager (n = 23); Ale (n = 32); Sour (n = 24); and Belgian Ales (n = 13). Among the Pilsen beers, 18 unique compounds were found for beers with hop extract and hops, and 2 for beers with hop extract (Octyl acetate; and alpha-Terpineol). When comparing the remaining groups to each other, Belgian beers exhibited 5 unique compounds, and Lagers had one (nonanal). Sours and Ales did not have unique compounds but shared 2 distinct compounds with the Belgian group each. We concluded that Belgian beers are the most complex in terms of various aroma-related compounds, and that it is possible to distinguish beers that use pure hops from hop extract. KW - beer KW - sour beer KW - Belgian beer KW - Ale KW - Pilsen KW - Lager Y1 - 2024 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-19830 VL - 194 PB - Elsevier ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Suzuki, Juliana Yumi A1 - Herkenhoff, Marcos Edgar A1 - Brödel, Oliver A1 - Cucick, Ana Clara Candelaria A1 - Frohme, Marcus A1 - Saad, Susana Marta Isay T1 - Exploring the potential of red pitaya pulp (Hylocererus sp.) as a plant-based matrix for probiotic delivery and effects on betacyanin content and flavoromics JF - Food Research International N2 - This study evaluated the potential of red pitaya pulp fermented with Lacticaseibacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei F-19 (F-19) as a base for probiotic products. Physicochemical parameters, sugar, betacyanin, and phenolic contents, and antioxidant activity were analyzed over 28 days at 4 °C and compared to a non-fermented pulp, and to a pulp fermented with Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12 (BB-12). Volatile compounds were identified using HS-SPME/GC–MS. Probiotic viability during storage and survival through in vitro-simulated gastrointestinal tract (GIT) stress were assessed. Red pitaya pulp, rich in moisture (85.83 g/100 g), carbohydrates (11.65 g/100 g), and fibers (2.49 g/100 g), supported fermentation by both strains. F-19 and BB-12 lowered pH, with F-19 showing stronger acidification, and maintained high viability (8.85–8.90 log CFU/mL). Fermentation altered sugar profiles and produced unique volatile compounds, enhancing aroma and sensory attributes. F-19 generated 2-phenylethanol, a unique flavor compound, absent in BB-12. Phenolic content initially increased but antioxidant activity decreased during storage. Betacyanin remained stable for up to 14 days. Red pitaya improved F-19 viability through the simulated GIT, while BB-12 populations significantly decreased (p < 0.05). These results suggest red pitaya pulp is a promising plant-based matrix for F-19, offering protection during digestion and highlighting its potential as a functional food with enhanced bioactive compound bioavailability and sensory attributes. KW - Pitaya KW - probiotic KW - PMA-qPCR KW - betacyanin KW - prebiotic KW - metabolome Y1 - 2024 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-19843 VL - 192 PB - Elsevier ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Herkenhoff, Marcos Edgar A1 - Battistini, Carolina A1 - Praia, Ana Beatriz A1 - Rossini, Bruno Cesar A1 - dos Santos, Lucilene Delazari A1 - Brödel, Oliver A1 - Frohme, Marcus A1 - Saad, Susana Marta Isay T1 - The combination of omics strategies to evaluate starter and probiotic strains in the Catharina sour Brazilian-style beer JF - Food Research International N2 - Catharina sour, the first internationally recognized Brazilian beer, is characterized by fermentation with lactic acid bacteria (LAB), which may have probiotic potential, and the addition of fruit juice. This study aimed to evaluate the use of the starter Streptococcus thermophilus TH‐4 (TH‐4) and the probiotics Lacticaseibacillus paracasei F19 and 431, associated with Saccharomyces cerevisiae US-05, in the absence (control)/presence of passion fruit or peach juices. Evaluation proceeded during fermentation and storage by enumeration using pour-plate and qPCR; gene expressions of hop resistance; proteome by Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS); and odor, flavor, and metabolome by Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction (HS-SPME), coupled with the gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis. We concluded that the strains studied are recommended for applications in sour beers, due to the presence of defense mechanisms like membrane adhesion and H+ pump. Furthermore, HS-SPME/GC-MS indicated that the strains may contribute to the beer flavor and odor. KW - craft beer KW - probiotic KW - qPCR KW - hop resistance genes KW - proteome KW - metabolome Y1 - 2023 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-19858 VL - 167 PB - Elsevier ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Falckenhayn, Cassandra A1 - Boerjan, Bart A1 - Raddatz, Günter A1 - Frohme, Marcus A1 - Schoofs, Liliane A1 - Lyko, Frank T1 - Characterization of genome methylation patterns in the desert locust Schistocerca gregaria JF - The Journal of Experimental Biology N2 - DNA methylation is a widely conserved epigenetic modification. The analysis of genome-scale DNA methylation patterns in various organisms suggests that major features of animal methylomes are widely conserved. However, based on the variation of DNA methyltransferase genes in invertebrates, it has also been proposed that DNA methylation could provide a molecular mechanism for ecological adaptation. We have now analyzed the methylome of the desert locust, Schistocerca gregaria, which represents an organism with a high degree of phenotypic plasticity. Using genome-scale bisulfite sequencing, we show here that the S. gregaria methylome is characterized by CpG- and exon-specific methylation and thus shares two major features with other animal methylomes. In contrast to other invertebrates, however, overall methylation levels were substantially higher and a significant fraction of transposons was methylated. Additionally, genic sequences were densely methylated in a pronounced bimodal pattern, suggesting a role for DNA methylation in the regulation of locust gene expression. Our results thus uncover a unique pattern of genome methylation in locusts and provide an important foundation for investigating the role of DNA methylation in locust phase polyphenism. KW - DNA methylation KW - Schistocerca gregaria KW - locust KW - methylome Y1 - 2013 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-6350 SN - 0022-0949 VL - 216 SP - 1423 EP - 1429 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Nechyporenko, Alina A1 - Reshetnik, Viktor A1 - Frohme, Marcus A1 - Alekseeva, Victoriia A1 - Lupyr, Andrii A1 - Gargin, Vitaliy ED - Chumachenko, Dmytro ED - Golland, Polina ED - Yakovlev, Sergiy T1 - Evaluation of Bone Radiodensity in Smokers T2 - Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop of IT-professionals on Artificial Intelligence (ProfIT AI 2024) 2024, Cambridge, MA, USA, September 25-27, 2024 N2 - One of the most prevalent harmful habits that affect people daily is smoking. The aim of our study was to investigate changes in the bone density of the human paranasal sinuses under the influence of smoking using uncertainty calculation. Material and Methods. The study involved 150 male and female individuals aged 20-40 years, which helps to exclude other factors that could influence the reduction in bone radiodensity (e.g., menopause in women, age-related changes, etc.). The participants were divided into three groups based on the duration of their smoking habits. Results. Smoking has almost no effect on the maximum bone density. All groups show nearly identical values. In the first group, consisting of individuals who smoked for up to 5 years, the maximum density is 75.22 ± 37.61 Hu. In the second group, those who smoked for up to 10 years have a density of 84.22 ± 42.11 Hu, while in the third control group, the density is 74.29 ± 37.15 Hu. On the other hand, smoking has a greater impact on the minimum radiological bone density of the upper wall of the maxillary sinus. The lowest values are found in the group of individuals who smoked for 10 or more years, with a minimum density of 23.86 ± 11.93 Hu. For those who smoked for up to 5 years, the radiological bone density was 52.65 ± 26.32 Hu. In the control group, the density values were slightly higher than those of individuals who smoked for up to 5 years, with the highest values being 58.12 ± 29.06 Hu. Conclusion. The study investigated changes in the bone density of the human paranasal sinuses under the influence of smoking, utilizing uncertainty calculation. It was found that the most sensitive indicator to nicotine exposure is the minimum radiological density, which can significantly increase the risk of developing complications. Specifically, the lowest radiological density was observed in the group of individuals who smoked for 10 years or more, with a value of 23.86 ± 11.93 Hu. KW - bone radiodensity KW - computer tomography KW - paranasal sinus KW - uncertainty Y1 - 2024 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-19616 UR - https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-3777/short8.pdf IS - 3777 SP - 238 EP - 244 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Reshetnik, Viktor A1 - Muryzina, Irina A1 - Frohme, Marcus A1 - Alekseeva, Victoriia A1 - Dzyza, Alla A1 - Nechyporenko, Alina ED - Chumachenko, Dmytro ED - Golland, Polina ED - Yakovlev, Sergiy T1 - Uncertainty Estimation Method for Determining Bone Density in Patients with Infiltrating Intraductal Carcinoma Undergoing Anti-Cancer Therapy T2 - Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop of IT-professionals on Artificial Intelligence (ProfIT AI 2024) 2024, Cambridge, MA, USA, September 25-27, 2024 N2 - Identification of a bone density is crucial in all branches of medicine. Assessing bone density is a labor-intensive process. Bone density is quite unstable and depends on many factors, both physiological (aging, hormonal balance) and pathological (medication use, various underlying conditions). The aim of our study is to determine bone density in patients with malignant breast tumors undergoing anti-cancer therapy. Material and Methods. The study included 50 women aged 60-70 years who were diagnosed with infiltrating intraductal carcinoma. According to established protocols, MSCT is recommended for this category of women at intervals of once every six months. The first MSCT scan was performed immediately after the diagnosis was made, before the start of treatment, and the second scan was conducted six months later. Results. The maximum radiological density was 75.8954±37.9477 Hu in the group of women who had been receiving treatment for six months, compared to 93.9388±46.9694 Hu in the group of patients who did not take the drug. Meanwhile, the minimum density showed a slight increase from 29.7295±14.8647 Hu to 38.6919±19.3460 Hu, which can be attributed to the compensatory mechanisms of the body. Conclusions. In the course of this study, bone density in patients with infiltrating intraductal carcinoma undergoing anti-cancer therapy was determined using uncertainty estimation. It was found that after six months, the first to respond to changes in density was the maximum bone density. KW - infiltrarive intraductal adenocarcinoma KW - multislice computer tomography KW - radiological bone density Y1 - 2024 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-19628 UR - https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-3777/short6.pdf IS - 3777 SP - 222 EP - 228 ER -