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2. Monitored therapy of sporadic mycobacteriosis caused by Mycobacterium genavense in Atlantic canaries (Serinus canaria) and Bengalese finch (Lonchura striata)
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Ledwoń Aleksandra, Dolka Izabella, Adamczyk Krzysztof, and Szeleszczuk Piotr
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avian mycobacteriosis ,canary infectious diseases ,cryptosporidium galli ,mycobacterium genavense ,qpcr ,Veterinary medicine ,SF600-1100 - Abstract
Mycobacteriosis is a significant disease of companion and wild birds which causes emaciation and widely distributed lesions, as well as being a potential zoonosis. Its primary aetiological agents in birds are Mycobacterium avium subsp. avium and the fastidious Mycobacterium genavense. This study monitored the therapy of birds naturally infected with Mycobacterium genavense to gain understanding of its effectiveness and the interrelation of co-infections with the disease course and pharmacotherapy.
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- 2021
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3. The course of Rotavirus A (RVA) infection in young racing pigeons during the racing season
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Adamczyk, Krzysztof, Ledwoń, Aleksandra, Czopowicz, Michał, and Szeleszczuk, Piotr
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- 2024
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4. Monitoring biosecurity in poultry production: an overview of databases reporting biosecurity compliance from seven European countries
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Mattias Delpont, Luis G. Salazar, Jeroen Dewulf, Artur Zbikowski, Piotr Szeleszczuk, Anne-Christine Dufay-Lefort, Nathalie Rousset, Annick Spaans, Arthi Amalraj, Giuditta Tilli, Alessandra Piccirillo, Aitor Devesa, Sandra Sevilla-Navarro, Hilde van Meirhaege, László Kovács, Ákos Bernard Jóźwiak, Jean-Luc Guérin, and Mathilde C. Paul
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prevention ,surveillance ,audits ,avian influenza ,broilers ,egg layers ,Veterinary medicine ,SF600-1100 - Abstract
Compliance with required on-farm biosecurity practices reduces the risk of contamination and spread of zoonotic and economically important diseases. With repeating avian influenza epidemics in the poultry industry, the need to monitor and improve the overall level of biosecurity is increasing. In practice, biosecurity compliance is assessed by various actors (e.g., academic, private and public institutions), and the results of such assessments may be recorded and gathered in databases which are seldom shared or thoroughly analyzed. This study aimed to provide an inventory of databases related to the assessment of biosecurity in poultry farms in seven major poultry-producing European countries to highlight challenges and opportunities associated with biosecurity data collection, sharing, and use. The institutions in charge of these databases were contacted and interviewed using a structured questionnaire to gather information on the main characteristics of the databases and the context of their implementation. A total of 20 databases were identified, covering the gamut of poultry species and production types. Most databases were linked to veterinary health authorities or academia, and to a lesser extent interbranch organizations. Depending on the institutions in charge, the databases serve various purposes, from providing advice to enforcing regulations. The quality of the biosecurity data collected is believed to be quite reliable, as biosecurity is mostly assessed by trained farm advisors or official veterinarians and during a farm visit. Some of the databases are difficult to analyze and/or do not offer information concerning which biosecurity measures are most or least respected. Moreover, some key biosecurity practices are sometimes absent from certain databases. Although the databases serve a variety of purposes and cover different production types, each with specific biosecurity features, their analysis should help to improve the surveillance of biosecurity in the poultry sector and provide evidence on the benefits of biosecurity.
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- 2023
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5. Density Functional Theory and Density Functional Tight Binding Studies of Thiamine Hydrochloride Hydrates
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Ewa Napiórkowska, Łukasz Szeleszczuk, Katarzyna Milcarz, and Dariusz Maciej Pisklak
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DFT ,DFTB ,GIPAW ,CASTEP ,hydrate ,thiamine hydrochloride ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
Thiamine hydrochloride (THCL), also known as vitamin B1, is an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), present on the list of essential medicines developed by the WHO, which proves its importance for public health. THCL is highly hygroscopic and can occur in the form of hydrates with varying degrees of hydration, depending on the air humidity. Although experimental characterization of the THCL hydrates has been described in the literature, the questions raised in previously published works suggest that additional research and in-depth analysis of THCL dehydration behavior are still needed. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to characterize, by means of quantum chemical calculations, the behavior of thiamine hydrates and explain the previously obtained results, including changes in the NMR spectra, at the molecular level. To achieve this goal, a series of DFT (CASTEP) and DFTB (DFTB+) calculations under periodic boundary conditions have been performed, including molecular dynamics simulations and GIPAW NMR calculations. The obtained results explain the differences in the relative stability of the studied forms and changes in the spectra observed for the samples of various degrees of hydration. This work highlights the application of periodic DFT calculations in the analysis of various solid forms of APIs.
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- 2023
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6. Chicken embryo lethality assay for determining the lethal dose, tissue distribution and pathogenicity of clinical Enterococcus cecorum isolates from poultry
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Beata Dolka, Michał Czopowicz, Izabella Dolka, and Piotr Szeleszczuk
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Abstract Enterococcus cecorum is a well-known component of the normal poultry intestinal microbiota and an important bacterial pathogen. Infections caused by E. cecorum have negative effects on the poultry production worldwide. In this study we used the SPF-chicken embryo lethality assay (ELA) to assess the pathogenic potential of E. cecorum. A total of 23 isolates were used: 19 clinical isolates from field outbreaks in different poultry groups (CB – broiler chickens, BB – broiler breeders, CL – layers, T– turkeys, W – waterfowl) and 4 commensal isolates. The cumulative mortality caused by all clinical isolates was higher (53.4%) than that of the commensals (38.9%). The highest mortality was induced by CB isolates (68.9%), followed by CL (60.4%), all chicken isolates (59.2%; CB, BB, CL), BB (45.8%), T (41.7%), non-chicken isolates (40.7%; T, W), and W isolates (39.8%). Most of the embryos that died, did die on the 1st day post-infection (dpi), except those infected with CB, CL (on 2 dpi). The median lethal dose (LD50) of E. cecorum ranged from 6.07 × 102 cfu/ml (CB isolates) and 1.42 × 104 cfu/ml (all clinical isolates) to 4.8 × 105 cfu/ml (commensal isolates). This study provides the first evidence of a wide tissue distribution and multiplication of E. cecorum in embryos. Dead embryos showed scattered petechiae, hemorrhages, aggregates of bacteria in blood vessels, multiple organ necrosis, and encephalomalacia. Our data indicate that surviving embryos were able to elicit innate immune response to infection. On the other hand, reisolation of viable bacteria from surviving embryos may suggest that E. cecorum could evade or resist immune mechanisms in order to persist in organs. Furthermore, body mass of surviving embryos was affected by the strain type, not the dose (bacterial concentration) used, and was lower for the infection with clinical strains. The results indicated the highest pathogenicity of clinical E. cecorum isolates from CB and CL flocks.
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- 2022
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7. Chicken embryo lethality assay for determining the lethal dose, tissue distribution and pathogenicity of clinical Enterococcus cecorum isolates from poultry
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Dolka, Beata, Czopowicz, Michał, Dolka, Izabella, and Szeleszczuk, Piotr
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- 2022
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8. Searching for Natural Aurora a Kinase Inhibitors from Peppers Using Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics
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Paweł Siudem, Łukasz Szeleszczuk, and Katarzyna Paradowska
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Aurora A ,TRPV1 ,MCF-7 ,capsaicin ,peppers ,molecular docking ,Medicine ,Pharmacy and materia medica ,RS1-441 - Abstract
Natural products are the precursors of many medicinal substances. Peppers (Piper, Capsicum, Pimienta) are a rich source of compounds with potential multidirectional biological activity. One of the studied directions is antitumor activity. Little research has been carried out so far on the ability of the compounds contained in peppers to inhibit the activity of Aurora A kinase, the overexpression of which is characteristic of cancer development. In this study, molecular docking methods, as well as molecular dynamics, were used, looking for compounds that could inhibit the activity of Aurora A kinase and trying to determine whether there is a relationship between the stimulation of the TRPV1 receptor and the inhibition of Aurora A kinase. We compared our results with anticancer activity studied earlier on MCF-7 cell lines (breast cancer cells). Our research indicates that the compounds contained in peppers can inhibit Aurora A. Further in vitro research is planned to confirm the obtained results.
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- 2023
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9. Review of Applications of Cyclodextrins as Taste-Masking Excipients for Pharmaceutical Purposes
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Lena Adamkiewicz and Łukasz Szeleszczuk
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cyclodextrins ,taste masking ,excipients ,electronic tongue ,inclusion complexes ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
It is widely recognized that many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) have a disagreeable taste that affects patient acceptability, particularly in children. Consequently, developing dosage forms with a masked taste has attracted a lot of interest. The application of cyclodextrins as pharmaceutical excipients is highly appreciated and well established, including their roles as drug delivery systems, solubilizers and absorption promoters, agents that improve drug stability, or even APIs. The first work describing the application of the taste-masking properties of CDs as pharmaceutical excipients was published in 2001. Since then, numerous studies have shown that these cyclic oligosaccharides can be effectively used for such purposes. Therefore, the aim of this review is to provide insight into studies in this area. To achieve this aim, a systematic evaluation was conducted, which resulted in the selection of 67 works representing both successful and unsuccessful works describing the application of CDs as taste-masking excipients. Particular attention has been given to the methods of evaluation of the taste-masking properties and the factors affecting the outcomes, such as the choice of the proper cyclodextrin or guest–host molar ratio. The conclusions of this review reveal that the application of CDs is not straightforward; nevertheless, this solution can be an effective, safe, and inexpensive method of taste masking for pharmaceutical purposes.
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- 2023
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10. Review of Applications of Density Functional Theory (DFT) Quantum Mechanical Calculations to Study the High-Pressure Polymorphs of Organic Crystalline Materials
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Ewa Napiórkowska, Katarzyna Milcarz, and Łukasz Szeleszczuk
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pressure-induced phase transition ,DFT calculations ,polymorphism ,solid state ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Since its inception, chemistry has been predominated by the use of temperature to generate or change materials, but applications of pressure of more than a few tens of atmospheres for such purposes have been rarely observed. However, pressure is a very effective thermodynamic variable that is increasingly used to generate new materials or alter the properties of existing ones. As computational approaches designed to simulate the solid state are normally tuned using structural data at ambient pressure, applying them to high-pressure issues is a highly challenging test of their validity from a computational standpoint. However, the use of quantum chemical calculations, typically at the level of density functional theory (DFT), has repeatedly been shown to be a great tool that can be used to both predict properties that can be later confirmed by experimenters and to explain, at the molecular level, the observations of high-pressure experiments. This article’s main goal is to compile, analyze, and synthesize the findings of works addressing the use of DFT in the context of molecular crystals subjected to high-pressure conditions in order to give a general overview of the possibilities offered by these state-of-the-art calculations.
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- 2023
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11. The Reaction Mechanism of Loganic Acid Methyltransferase: A Molecular Dynamics Simulation and Quantum Mechanics Study
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Mateusz Jędrzejewski, Łukasz Szeleszczuk, and Dariusz Maciej Pisklak
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methyltransferase ,molecular dynamics ,quantum chemical cluster approach ,reaction mechanisms ,enzymatic catalysis ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
In this work, the catalytic mechanism of loganic acid methyltransferase was characterized at the molecular level. This enzyme is responsible for the biosynthesis of loganin, which is a precursor for a wide range of biologically active compounds. Due to the lack of detailed knowledge about this process, the aim of this study was the analysis of the structure and activity of loganic acid methyltransferase. Using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, the native structure of the complex was reconstructed, and the key interactions between the substrate and loganic acid methyltransferase were investigated. Subsequently, the structures obtained from the simulations were used for quantum chemical (QM) calculations. The QM calculations allowed for the exploration of the energetic aspects of the reaction and the characterization of its mechanism. The results obtained in this study suggest the existence of two patterns of interactions between loganic acid methyltransferase and the substrate. The role of residue Q38 in the binding and orientation of the substrate’s carboxyl group was also demonstrated. By employing a combined MD and QM approach, the experimental reaction barrier was reproduced, and detailed insights into the enzymatic activity mechanism of loganic acid methyltransferase were revealed.
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- 2023
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12. A Review on Cyclodextrins/Estrogens Inclusion Complexes
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Szymon Kamil Araj and Łukasz Szeleszczuk
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cyclodextrin ,inclusion complex ,estrogen ,CD ,host-guest complexes ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
This review focuses on the methods of preparation and biological, physiochemical, and theoretical analysis of the inclusion complexes formed between estrogens and cyclodextrins (CDs). Because estrogens have a low polarity, they can interact with some cyclodextrins’ hydrophobic cavities to create inclusion complexes, if their geometric properties are compatible. For the last forty years, estrogen-CD complexes have been widely applied in several fields for various objectives. For example, CDs have been used as estrogen solubilizers and absorption boosters in pharmaceutical formulations, as well as in chromatographic and electrophoretic procedures for their separation and quantification. Other applications include the removal of the endocrine disruptors from environmental materials, the preparation of the samples for mass spectrometric analysis, or solid-phase extractions based on complex formation with CDs. The aim of this review is to gather the most important outcomes from the works related to this topic, presenting the results of synthesis, in silico, in vitro, and in vivo analysis.
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- 2023
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13. 17-β-Estradiol—β-Cyclodextrin Complex as Solid: Synthesis, Structural and Physicochemical Characterization
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Anna Helena Mazurek, Łukasz Szeleszczuk, Kostas Bethanis, Elias Christoforides, Marta Katarzyna Dudek, Monika Zielińska-Pisklak, and Dariusz Maciej Pisklak
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cyclodextrin ,estradiol ,DFT ,SCXRD ,solid state NMR ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
17-β-estradiol (EST) is the most potent form of naturally occurring estrogens; therefore, it has found a wide pharmaceutical application. The major problem associated with the use of EST is its very low water solubility, resulting in poor oral bioavailability. To overcome this drawback, a complexation with cyclodextrins (CD) has been suggested as a solution. In this work, the host–guest inclusion complex between the ß-CD and EST has been prepared using four different methods. The obtained samples have been deeply characterized using 13C CP MAS solid state NMR, PXRD, FT-IR, TGA, DSC, and SEM. Using SCXRD, the crystal structure of the complex has been determined, being to the best of our knowledge the first solved crystal structure of an estrogen/CD complex. The periodic DFT calculations of NMR properties using GIPAW were found to be particularly helpful in the analysis of disorder in the solid state and interpretation of experimental NMR results. This work highlights the importance of a combined ssNMR/SCXRD approach to studying the structure of the inclusion complexes formed by cyclodextrins.
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- 2023
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14. A New Gold(III) Complex, TGS 703, Shows Potent Anti-Inflammatory Activity in Colitis via the Enzymatic and Non-Enzymatic Antioxidant System—An In Vitro, In Silico, and In Vivo Study
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Jakub Włodarczyk, Julia Krajewska, Łukasz Szeleszczuk, Patrycja Szałwińska, Agata Gurba, Szymon Lipiec, Przemysław Taciak, Remigiusz Szczepaniak, Izabela Mlynarczuk-Bialy, and Jakub Fichna
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inflammatory bowel disease ,gold ,anti-inflammatory ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and their main representatives, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are worldwide health-care problems with constantly increasing frequency and still not fully understood pathogenesis. IBD treatment involves drugs such as corticosteroids, derivatives of 5-aminosalicylic acid, thiopurines, and others, with the goal to achieve and maintain remission of the disease. Nowadays, as our knowledge about IBD is continually growing, more specific and effective therapies at the molecular level are wanted. In our study, we tested novel gold complexes and their potential effect on inflammation and IBD in vitro, in silico, and in vivo. A series of new gold(III) complexes (TGS 404, 512, 701, 702, and 703) were designed and screened in the in vitro inflammation studies. In silico modeling was used to study the gold complexes’ structure vs. their activity and stability. Dextran sulphate sodium (DSS)-induced mouse model of colitis was employed to characterize the anti-inflammatory activity in vivo. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 cell experiments proved the anti-inflammatory potential of all tested complexes. Selected on the bases of in vitro and in silico analyses, TGS 703 significantly alleviated inflammation in the DSS-induced mouse model of colitis, which was confirmed by a statistically significant decrease in the macro- and microscopic score of inflammation. The mechanism of action of TGS 703 was linked to the enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant systems. TGS 703 and other gold(III) complexes present anti-inflammatory potential and may be applied therapeutically in the treatment of IBD.
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- 2023
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15. 13C CPMAS NMR as an Alternative Method to Verify the Quality of Dietary Supplements Containing Curcumin
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Paweł Siudem, Łukasz Szeleszczuk, Agnieszka Zielińska, and Katarzyna Paradowska
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curcumin ,dietary supplements ,NMR ,GIPAW ,PXRD ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
Turmeric is a traditional Indian spice that has recently become very popular worldwide because it contains a powerful ingredient called curcumin, which has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Hence, dietary supplements containing extracts rich in curcumin have gained great popularity. The main problems related to curcumin-containing dietary supplements are poor water solubility and the fact that they are often faked by using synthetic curcumin instead of the plant extract. In this article, we propose the use of the 13C CPMAS NMR method to control the quality of dietary supplements. The analysis of 13C CPMAS NMR spectra supported by GIPAW computations allowed us to identify a polymorphic form present in dietary supplements (which affected the solubility of curcumin) and to point out a dietary supplement that could be faked by using synthetic curcumin. Further PXRD and HPLC investigations confirmed that the examined supplement contained synthetic curcumin instead of the genuine extract. Our method can be used for routine control, especially because the investigation is performed directly from the capsule/tablet content and does not require any special sample preparation.
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- 2023
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16. Poly(amidoamine) Dendrimer/Camptothecin Complex: From Synthesis to In Vitro Cancer Cell Line Studies
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Ewa Oledzka, Klaudia Paśnik, Izabela Domańska, Monika Zielińska-Pisklak, Urszula Piotrowska, Marcin Sobczak, Łukasz Szeleszczuk, and Anna Laskowska
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PAMAM dendrimer ,camptothecin ,encapsulation ,anti-cancer drug delivery systems ,controlled release ,drug carrier ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
Camptothecin (CPT), an alkaloid with potent anticancer activity, is still not used in clinical practice due to its high hydrophobicity, toxicity, and poor active-form stability. To address these shortcomings, our research focuses on the encapsulation of this drug in the poly(amidoamine) (PAMAM) dendrimer macromolecule. The PAMAM dendrimer/CPT complex was synthesized and thoroughly characterized. The in vitro drug release study revealed that the drug was released in a slow and controlled manner in acidic and physiological conditions and that more than 80% of the drug was released after 168 h of incubation. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that CPT was released with first-order kinetics and non-Fickian transport. The studies on the hemolytic activity of the synthesized complex indicated that it is hemocompatible for potential intravenous administration at a concentration ≤ 5 µg/mL. Additionally, the developed product was shown to reduce the viability of non-small-cell lung cancer cells (A549) in a concentration- and time-dependent manner, and cancer cells were more susceptible to the complex than normal fibroblasts. Lastly, molecular modeling studies revealed that the lactone or carboxylic forms of CPT had a significant impact on the shape and stability of the complex and that its formation with the lactone form of CPT was more energetically favorable for each subsequent molecule than the carboxylic form. The report represents a systematic and structured approach to develop a PAMAM dendrimer/CPT complex that can be used as an effective drug delivery system (DDS) for the potential treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer.
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- 2023
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17. A Review of Applications of Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (ssNMR) for the Analysis of Cyclodextrin-Including Systems
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Anna Helena Mazurek and Łukasz Szeleszczuk
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cyclodextrin ,ssNMR ,drug carrier ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Cyclodextrins, cyclic oligosaccharides composed of five or more α-D-glucopyranoside units linked by α-1,4 glycosidic bonds, are widely used both in their native forms as well as the components of more sophisticated materials. Over the last 30 years, solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR) has been used to characterize cyclodextrins (CDs) and CD-including systems, such as host–guest complexes or even more sophisticated macromolecules. In this review, the examples of such studies have been gathered and discussed. Due to the variety of possible ssNMR experiments, the most common approaches have been presented to provide the overview of the strategies employed to characterize those useful materials.
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- 2023
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18. Succinimide Derivatives as Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors—In Silico and In Vitro Studies.
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Grodner, Błażej, Pisklak, Dariusz Maciej, and Szeleszczuk, Łukasz
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- 2024
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19. Prevalence, antibiotic susceptibility and virulence factors of Enterococcus species in racing pigeons (Columba livia f. domestica)
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Beata Dolka, Michał Czopowicz, Dorota Chrobak-Chmiel, Aleksandra Ledwoń, and Piotr Szeleszczuk
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Enterococcus ,Racing pigeons ,Virulence factors ,Antimicrobial resistance ,VRE ,Veterinary medicine ,SF600-1100 - Abstract
Abstract Background This study was aimed to investigate the intestinal microbiota in racing pigeons with regard to Enterococcus species distribution, virulence factors and antibiotic susceptibility. Three methods (API, Multiplex sodA-PCR, 16S rRNA sequencing) were compared for Enterococcus species identification. Cloacal samples from 179 apparently healthy pigeons of 13 different flocks were tested. Results Multiplex sodA-PCR and 16S rRNA gene sequencing showed almost perfect agreement in Enterococcus species identification. Isolates were identified as Enterococcus columbae (34.5%), Enterococcus hirae (20.7%), Enterococcus faecalis (11.7%), Enterococcus faecium (11.7%), Enterococcus gallinarum (9%), Enterococcus mundtii (4.8%), Enterococcus casseliflavus (3.4%), Enterococcus cecorum (2.1%), Enterococcus durans (2.1%). More Enterococcus species were found after the race season than before. The study showed differences between Enterococcus species in relation to 68.8% (22/32) biochemical parameters. Six out of seven virulence genes were detected: gelE (43.5%), asa1 (42.1%), efaA (30.3%), ace (30.3%), cylA (27.6%), and esp (9%). None of the isolates harboured hyl gene. Overall 15.2% of Enterococcus isolates produced gelatinase, but 66.7% gelE genes were silent. Enterococcus faecalis showed the most often efaA, ace and gelatinase activity than other enterococcal species. Nearly all isolates (93.1%) were resistant to at least one antibiotic. The most frequent resistance was to enrofloxacin (80%), doxycycline with teicoplanin (73.1%), erythromycin (49.7%). The study revealed significant differences between some enterococcal species in the antibiotic susceptibility to different antibiotics. Enterococcus columbae and E. cecorum showed significantly more frequent resistance to chloramphenicol than other enterococci. The presence of VRE (19.3%), HLGR (2.8%) and no LRE were found. Overall 30.3% of isolates were positive for vancomycin resistance genes, where vanC1 (E. gallinarum), vanC2-C3 (E. hirae, E. casseliflavus), vanB (E. columbae) predominated. Conclusions We conclude, that intestinal microbiota in racing pigeons is composed by 9 different Enterococcus species. Given that racing pigeons are kept in close contact with humans and backyard animals, combined with their long-distance flight abilities, they can serve as potential source of virulent and antibiotic resistant Enterococcus spp. in the environment.
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- 2020
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20. Genotoxicity of physical silver nanoparticles, produced by the HVAD method, for Chinchilla lanigera genome
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Grzesiakowska, Anna, Kasprowicz, Marek Jan, Kuchta-Gładysz, Marta, Rymuza, Katarzyna, and Szeleszczuk, Olga
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- 2021
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21. Propranolol versus Other Selected Drugs in the Treatment of Various Types of Anxiety or Stress, with Particular Reference to Stage Fright and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Łukasz Szeleszczuk and Dawid Frączkowski
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propranolol ,anxiety ,stage fright ,PTSD ,post-traumatic stress disorder ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Propranolol, a non-cardioselective β1,2 blocker, is most commonly recognised for its application in the therapy of various cardiovascular conditions, such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, and tachyarrhythmias. However, due to its ability to cross the blood–brain barrier and affinity towards multiple macromolecules, not only adrenoreceptors, it has also found application in other fields. For example, it is one of the very few medications successfully applied in the treatment of stage fright. This review focuses on the application of propranolol in the treatment of various types of anxiety and stress, with particular reference to stage fright and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Both mechanisms of action as well as comparison with other therapies are presented. As those indications for propranolol are, in most countries, considered off-label, this review aims to gather information that can be useful while making a decision about the choice of propranolol as a drug in the treatment of those mental conditions.
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- 2022
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22. Cytogenetic karyotype analysis in selected species of the Erinaceidae family
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Grzesiakowska Anna, Baran Przemysław, Kuchta-Gładysz Marta, and Szeleszczuk Olga
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hedgehog ,chromosomes ,heterochromatin ,nucleolar organisers ,telomere ,Veterinary medicine ,SF600-1100 - Abstract
Comparative analysis of the karyotype structure was made in two hedgehog species: the northern white-breasted hedgehog (Erinaceus roumanicus) and the African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris).
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- 2019
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23. 13C CP MAS NMR and DFT Studies of 6-Chromanyl Ethereal Derivatives
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Piotr Wałejko, Łukasz Szeleszczuk, Dariusz Maciej Pisklak, and Sławomir Wojtulewski
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vitamin E ,2,2,5,7,8-pentamethylchroman-6-ol ,THP ethers ,dynamic 13C NMR ,GIAO ,GIPAW ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
Vitamin E consists of a group of compounds including α- β- γ- and δ-tocopherols and α- β- γ- and δ-tocotrienols, containing the chroman-6-ol system. The recognition of the structural and dynamic properties of this system, present in all vitamers, seems to be important for the full explanation of the mechanism of the biological activity of vitamin E. This paper presents results of the structural analysis of the chosen 6-chromanyl ethereal derivatives using experimental (13 C NMR-in solution and solid state, as well as variable temperature experiments; single crystal X-ray diffraction) and theoretical (DFT) methods. For one of the studied compounds, 2,2,5,7,8-pentamethyl-6-((tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy) chroman, the splitting of some signals was observed in the 13C dynamic NMR spectra. This observation was explained by the application of a conformational analysis and subsequent DFT optimization, followed by the calculation of NMR properties.
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- 2022
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24. Current Status of Quantum Chemical Studies of Cyclodextrin Host–Guest Complexes
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Anna Helena Mazurek and Łukasz Szeleszczuk
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cyclodextrin ,host–guest complexes ,DFT ,QC ,quantum chemistry ,density functional theory ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
This article aims to review the application of various quantum chemical methods (semi-empirical, density functional theory (DFT), second order Møller–Plesset perturbation theory (MP2)) in the studies of cyclodextrin host–guest complexes. The details of applied approaches such as functionals, basis sets, dispersion corrections or solvent treatment methods are analyzed, pointing to the best possible options for such theoretical studies. Apart from reviewing the ways that the computations are usually performed, the reasons for such studies are presented and discussed. The successful applications of theoretical calculations are not limited to the determination of stable conformations but also include the prediction of thermodynamic properties as well as UV–Vis, IR, and NMR spectra. It has been shown that quantum chemical calculations, when applied to the studies of CD complexes, can provide results unobtainable by any other methods, both experimental and computational.
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- 2022
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25. Evaluation of chromosomal instability in somatic cells of farmed foxes
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O. Szeleszczuk, M. Gleindek, A. Grzesiakowska, M. Kuchta-Gładysz, and A. Otwinowska-Mindur
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Agriculture ,Animal culture ,SF1-1100 ,Science ,Zoology ,QL1-991 - Abstract
The micronucleus (MN) test is a common tool used to evaluate cellular genetic instability at the chromosomal level. It determines the effect of physical, chemical and environmental factors on DNA, and thus the body's individual resistance to harmful substances. The karyotypes of blue and silver foxes and their interspecific hybrids are characterized by morphological and structural variation. This variation is partly attributable to the presence of chromosomal polymorphism, which may significantly influence the stability of genetic material in the cells of these species. The objective of the study was to evaluate genetic material stability in selected Canidae species. To this end, analyses using the MN test were performed. Binucleated cells (BNCs) were analysed in microscopic preparations, and the number of micronuclei was determined within these cells. For the proportions of both MN and BNCs, highly significant differences were observed between the fox species. The interspecific hybrids differed from the other fox species in MN percentage. The lowest average was noted in blue foxes (3.33) and the highest in interspecific hybrids (15.21).
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26. The effect of synbiotic preparations on the intestinal microbiota and her metabolism in broiler chickens
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Śliżewska, Katarzyna, Markowiak-Kopeć, Paulina, Żbikowski, Artur, and Szeleszczuk, Piotr
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27. Prevalence, antibiotic susceptibility and virulence factors of Enterococcus species in racing pigeons (Columba livia f. domestica)
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Dolka, Beata, Czopowicz, Michał, Chrobak-Chmiel, Dorota, Ledwoń, Aleksandra, and Szeleszczuk, Piotr
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- 2020
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28. Can We Predict the Isosymmetric Phase Transition? Application of DFT Calculations to Study the Pressure Induced Transformation of Chlorothiazide
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Łukasz Szeleszczuk, Anna Helena Mazurek, Katarzyna Milcarz, Ewa Napiórkowska, and Dariusz Maciej Pisklak
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DFT ,CASTEP ,aiMD ,ab initio molecular dynamics ,phase transition ,polymorphism ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Isosymmetric structural phase transition (IPT, type 0), in which there are no changes in the occupation of Wyckoff positions, the number of atoms in the unit cell, and the space group symmetry, is relatively uncommon. Chlorothiazide, a diuretic agent with a secondary function as an antihypertensive, has been proven to undergo pressure-induced IPT of Form I to Form II at 4.2 GPa. For that reason, it has been chosen as a model compound in this study to determine if IPT can be predicted in silico using periodic DFT calculations. The transformation of Form II into Form I, occurring under decompression, was observed in geometry optimization calculations. However, the reverse transition was not detected, although the calculated differences in the DFT energies and thermodynamic parameters indicated that Form II should be more stable at increased pressure. Finally, the IPT was successfully simulated using ab initio molecular dynamics calculations.
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29. Application of Molecular Dynamics Simulations in the Analysis of Cyclodextrin Complexes
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Anna Helena Mazurek, Łukasz Szeleszczuk, and Tomasz Gubica
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cyclodextrins ,molecular dynamics ,MD ,host–guest complexes ,simulations ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Cyclodextrins (CDs) are highly respected for their ability to form inclusion complexes via host–guest noncovalent interactions and, thus, ensofance other molecular properties. Various molecular modeling methods have found their applications in the analysis of those complexes. However, as showed in this review, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations could provide the information unobtainable by any other means. It is therefore not surprising that published works on MD simulations used in this field have rapidly increased since the early 2010s. This review provides an overview of the successful applications of MD simulations in the studies on CD complexes. Information that is crucial for MD simulations, such as application of force fields, the length of the simulation, or solvent treatment method, are thoroughly discussed. Therefore, this work can serve as a guide to properly set up such calculations and analyze their results.
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30. Chromosomal Instability at Fragile Sites in Blue Foxes, Silver Foxes, and Their Interspecific Hybrids
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Marta Kuchta-Gładysz, Ewa Wójcik, Anna Grzesiakowska, Katarzyna Rymuza, and Olga Szeleszczuk
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fox ,chromosomal instability ,fragile site ,B chromosome ,Veterinary medicine ,SF600-1100 ,Zoology ,QL1-991 - Abstract
A cytogenetic assay based on fragile sites (FS) enables the identification of breaks, chromatid gaps, and deletions. In healthy individuals, the number of these instabilities remains low. Genome stability in these species is affected by Robertsonian translocations in the karyotype of the blue fox and by B chromosomes in the silver fox. The aims of the study were to characterise the karyotype of blue foxes, silver foxes, and their hybrids and to identify chromosomal fragile sites used to evaluate genome stability. The diploid number of A chromosomes in blue foxes ranged from 48 to 50, while the number of B chromosomes in silver foxes varied from one to four, with a constant number of A chromosomes (2n = 34). In interspecific hybrids, both types of karyotypic variation were identified, with the diploid number of A chromosomes ranging from 40 to 44 and the number of B chromosomes varying from 0 to 3. The mean frequency of FS in foxes was 4.06 ± 0.19: 4.61 ± 0.37 in blue foxes, 3.46 ± 0.28 in silver foxes, and 4.12 ± 0.22 in hybrids. A relationship was identified between an increased number of A chromosomes in the karyotype of the hybrids and the frequency of chromosomal breaks. The FS assay was used as a biomarker for the evaluation of genomic stability in the animals in the study.
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31. Caffeine-Cyclodextrin Complexes as Solids: Synthesis, Biological and Physicochemical Characterization
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Sebastian Szmeja, Tomasz Gubica, Andrzej Ostrowski, Aldona Zalewska, Łukasz Szeleszczuk, Katarzyna Zawada, Monika Zielińska-Pisklak, Krzysztof Skowronek, and Małgorzata Wiweger
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caffeine ,cyclodextrins ,mechanochemical synthesis ,analytical methods ,toxicity ,zebrafish ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Mechanochemical and in-solution synthesis of caffeine complexes with α-, β-, and γ-cyclodextrins was optimized. It was found that short-duration, low-energy cogrinding, and evaporation (instead of freeze-drying) are effective methods for the formation and isolation of these complexes. The products obtained, their pure components, and their mixtures were examined by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy. Moreover, molecular modeling provided an improved understanding of the association process between the guest and host molecules in these complexes. The complexes were found to exhibit high toxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos, in contrast to pure caffeine and cyclodextrins at the same molar concentrations. HPLC measurements of the caffeine levels in zebrafish embryos showed that the observed cytotoxicity is not caused by an increased caffeine concentration in the body of the organism, as the concentrations are similar regardless of the administered caffeine form. Therefore, the observed high toxicity could be the result of the synergistic effect of caffeine and cyclodextrins.
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32. A Review on Combination of Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics and NMR Parameters Calculations
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Anna Helena Mazurek, Łukasz Szeleszczuk, and Dariusz Maciej Pisklak
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aiMD ,ab initio ,molecular dynamics ,NMR ,GIPAW ,GIAO ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
This review focuses on a combination of ab initio molecular dynamics (aiMD) and NMR parameters calculations using quantum mechanical methods. The advantages of such an approach in comparison to the commonly applied computations for the structures optimized at 0 K are presented. This article was designed as a convenient overview of the applied parameters such as the aiMD type, DFT functional, time step, or total simulation time, as well as examples of previously studied systems. From the analysis of the published works describing the applications of such combinations, it was concluded that including fast, small-amplitude motions through aiMD has a noticeable effect on the accuracy of NMR parameters calculations.
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33. Effects of Synthesis Conditions on the Formation of Si-Substituted Alpha Tricalcium Phosphates
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Katarzyna Szurkowska, Łukasz Szeleszczuk, and Joanna Kolmas
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α-TCP ,calcium phosphates ,bioceramics ,biomedical applications ,physico–chemical properties ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 ,Chemistry ,QD1-999 - Abstract
Powders of α-TCP containing various amounts of silicon were synthesized by two different methods: Wet chemical precipitation and solid-state synthesis. The obtained powders were then physico–chemically studied using different methods: Scanning and transmission electron microscopy (TEM and SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), powder X-ray diffractometry (PXRD), infrared and Raman spectroscopies (FT-IR and R), and solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR). The study showed that the method of synthesis affects the morphology of the obtained particles, the homogeneity of crystalline phase and the efficiency of Si substitution. Solid-state synthesis leads to particles with a low tendency to agglomerate compared to the precipitation method. However, the powders obtained by the solid-state method are less homogeneous and contain a significant amount of other crystalline phase, silicocarnotite (up to 7.33%). Moreover, the microcrystals from this method are more disordered. This might be caused by more efficient substitution of silicate ions: The silicon content of the samples obtained by the solid-state method is almost equal to the nominal values.
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34. The application of the loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method for diagnosing Enterococcus hirae-associated endocarditis outbreaks in chickens
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Dolka, Beata, Cisek, Agata Anna, and Szeleszczuk, Piotr
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- 2019
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35. Pharmaceutical Hydrates Analysis—Overview of Methods and Recent Advances
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Ewa Jurczak, Anna Helena Mazurek, Łukasz Szeleszczuk, Dariusz Maciej Pisklak, and Monika Zielińska-Pisklak
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hydrates ,anhydrous ,hydration ,dehydration ,Pharmacy and materia medica ,RS1-441 - Abstract
This review discusses a set of instrumental and computational methods that are used to characterize hydrated forms of APIs (active pharmaceutical ingredients). The focus has been put on highlighting advantages as well as on presenting some limitations of the selected analytical approaches. This has been performed in order to facilitate the choice of an appropriate method depending on the type of the structural feature that is to be analyzed, that is, degree of hydration, crystal structure and dynamics, and (de)hydration kinetics. The presented techniques include X-ray diffraction (single crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD)), spectroscopic (solid state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (ssNMR), Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Raman spectroscopy), thermal (differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)), gravimetric (dynamic vapour sorption (DVS)), and computational (molecular mechanics (MM), Quantum Mechanics (QM), molecular dynamics (MD)) methods. Further, the successful applications of the presented methods in the studies of hydrated APIs as well as studies on the excipients’ influence on these processes have been described in many examples.
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36. Periodic DFT Calculations—Review of Applications in the Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Anna Helena Mazurek, Łukasz Szeleszczuk, and Dariusz Maciej Pisklak
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DFT ,periodic ,crystal ,API ,CASTEP ,Pharmacy and materia medica ,RS1-441 - Abstract
In the introduction to this review the complex chemistry of solid-state pharmaceutical compounds is summarized. It is also explained why the density functional theory (DFT) periodic calculations became recently so popular in studying the solid APIs (active pharmaceutical ingredients). Further, the most popular programs enabling DFT periodic calculations are presented and compared. Subsequently, on the large number of examples, the applications of such calculations in pharmaceutical sciences are discussed. The mentioned topics include, among others, validation of the experimentally obtained crystal structures and crystal structure prediction, insight into crystallization and solvation processes, development of new polymorph synthesis ways, and formulation techniques as well as application of the periodic DFT calculations in the drug analysis.
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37. Development and Evaluation of Matrices Composed of β-cyclodextrin and Biodegradable Polyesters in the Controlled Delivery of Pindolol
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Agnieszka Lis-Cieplak, Filip Charuk, Marcin Sobczak, Anna Zgadzaj, Agata Drobniewska, Łukasz Szeleszczuk, and Ewa Oledzka
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β-cyclodextrin ,natural initiator ,polymeric conjugate ,pindolol ,functionalization of polymers ,polyesters ,Pharmacy and materia medica ,RS1-441 - Abstract
Polymer-drug conjugates are currently being more widely investigated for the treatment of hypertension. In view of the above, in the first stage of our work, we used nontoxic β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) as effective, simple, inexpensive, and safe for the human body initiator for the synthesis of biocompatible and biodegradable functionalized polymers suitable for the medical and pharmaceutical applications. The obtained polymeric products were synthesized through a ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of ε-caprolactone (CL), d,l-, and l,l-lactide (LA and LLA). The chemical structures of synthesized materials were elucidated based on 1H NMR and solid-state carbon-13 cross-polarization/magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance (13C CP/MAS NMR) analysis, while the incorporation of β-CD molecule into the polymer chain was confirmed by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS). Furthermore, molecular modeling has been applied to investigate the intrachain rigidities and chain architectures for several representative structures. The obtained and thoroughly characterized branched matrices were then used to generate the first β-cyclodextrin/biodegradable polymer/β-blocker conjugate through the successful conjugation of pindolol. The conjugates were fabricated by carbodiimide-mediated coupling reaction. The branched biodegradable materials released the drug in vitro in a sustained manner and without “burst release” and thus have the ability to treat different heart diseases.
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38. Characterization of pathogenic Enterococcus cecorum from different poultry groups: Broiler chickens, layers, turkeys, and waterfowl.
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Beata Dolka, Dorota Chrobak-Chmiel, Michał Czopowicz, and Piotr Szeleszczuk
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Medicine ,Science - Abstract
Enterococcus cecorum (EC) is known as a commensal in the intestines of mammals and birds. However, it has been described as an emerging pathogen in poultry industry worldwide. The aim of this study was to analyze and compare EC isolated from clinical material collected from poultry groups with different production purposes. The genetic diversity among pathogenic EC in relation to each specific poultry type was examined. In total, 148 isolates from independent infection outbreaks (2011-2016) were used: 76 broiler chickens (CB), 37 broiler breeders (BB), 23 layers (CL), 7 waterfowl (W) and 5 turkey (T) flocks (1 isolate/1 flock). We provided age ranges at diagnosis of EC-infection for 5 poultry groups. Isolates obtained from CB were significantly more frequently retrieved from bone marrow, joints, spine, and contrary to BB, CL less frequently retrieved from respiratory system. The study showed differences between EC of various poultry types in relation to 10/32 (31.3%) biochemical parameters. EC isolates from CB were significantly more often positive for βGAL, βNAG, MLZ, and less often positive for PAL and βMAN than isolates from other poultry types. However, BB and W isolates showed higher ability to metabolise mannitol than CB, CL, and T. CB isolates showed lower ability to survive at 60°C. Only chicken EC-isolates harbored virulence genes: CB (8.1%) > BB (3.4%) > CL (2%). No specific pulsotype of EC was associated with a specific poultry. One or several various (up to 6) genetic types of EC may be involved in outbreaks in CB flocks within one year in one region. Outbreaks reported in following years in the same region were usually caused by a distinct set of EC-genetic types. PFGE results indicated at the genetic heterogeneity among pathogenic isolates involved in outbreaks in relation to each poultry type. To our best knowledge, this is the first study which provides a comparison between clinical EC from 5 poultry groups. The study provides a new insight into EC as pathogen of different bird species. The obtained data may be useful in further studies on EC-infections more focused on a specific type of poultry.
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39. Review on skeletal disorders caused by Staphylococcus spp. in poultry.
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Szafraniec, Gustaw M., Szeleszczuk, Piotr, and Dolka, Beata
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40. Review on skeletal disorders caused by Staphylococcusspp. in poultry
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Szafraniec, Gustaw M., Szeleszczuk, Piotr, and Dolka, Beata
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AbstractLameness or leg weakness is the main cause of poor poultry welfare and serious economic losses in meat-type poultry production worldwide. Disorders related to the legs are often associated with multifactorial aetiology which makes diagnosis and proper treatment difficult. Among the infectious agents, bacteria of genus Staphylococcusare one of the most common causes of bone infections in poultry and are some of the oldest bacterial infections described in poultry. Staphylococci readily infect bones and joints and are associated with bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis (BCO), spondylitis, arthritis, tendinitis, tenosynovitis, osteomyelitis, turkey osteomyelitis complex (TOC), bumblefoot, dyschondroplasia with osteomyelitis and amyloid arthropathy. Overall, 61 staphylococcal species have been described so far, and 56% of them (34/61) have been isolated from clinical cases in poultry. Although Staphylococcus aureusis the principal cause of poultry staphylococcosis, other Staphylococcusspecies, such as S. agnetis, S. cohnii, S. epidermidis, S. hyicus, S. simulans, have also been isolated from skeletal lesions. Antimicrobial treatment of staphylococcosis is usually ineffective due to the location and type of lesion, as well as the possible occurrence of multidrug-resistant strains. Increasing demand for antibiotic-free farming has contributed to the use of alternatives to antibiotics. Other prevention methods, such as better management strategies, early feed restriction or use of slow growing broilers should be implemented to avoid rapid growth rate, which is associated with locomotor problems. This review aims to summarise and address current knowledge on skeletal disorders associated with Staphylococcusspp. infection in poultry.
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41. Scoring biosecurity in European conventional broiler production
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Van Limbergen, T., primary, Dewulf, J., additional, Klinkenberg, M., additional, Ducatelle, R., additional, Gelaude, P., additional, Méndez, J., additional, Heinola, K., additional, Papasolomontos, S., additional, Szeleszczuk, P., additional, and Maes, D., additional
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- 2018
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42. Lipid Globules and Fatty Acids in Milk of Lactating Raccoon (Nyctereutes procyonoides)
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Szeleszczuk, O., Kilar, P., and Maj, D.
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In this study, milk samples (n=52) from nine healthy female raccoons at 3–45 days of lactation were manually collected at a regular morning hour from all active teats and used to investigate the changes of lipid globules size, fatty acids (FAs) profile and fat content.The results indicated that raccoon milk is characterized by a high fat content. Small lipid globules sizing up to 6 µm prevailed with their greatest share in milk during lactation phases I and III. The milk fat content was increasing with the proceeding lactation, whereas the content of free FAs had a decreasing tendency. Totally eighteen FAs were identified in raccoon milk. The unsaturated long-chain C18–C20 FAs were dominating (over 60%). The individual FAs contents in raccoon milk did not exceed 1%, except for palmitic, vaccenic and linoleic acids representing over 20% of the total FA content.The study results can be used for establishing the energy requirements during the suckling period for proper growth and development of puppies.
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- 2021
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43. Multidrug therapy ofMycobacterium aviumsubsp.aviuminfection in experimentally inoculated budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus)
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Ledwoń, A., primary, Dolka, I., additional, Dolka, B., additional, Cegiełkowska, M., additional, Czopowicz, M., additional, and Szeleszczuk, P., additional
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- 2015
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44. Analysis of Water in the Chicken Eggshell Using the 1H Magic Angle Spinning Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
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Ł Szeleszczuk, DM Pisklak, and I Wawer
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Water ,chicken eggshell ,NMR ,incubation ,Animal culture ,SF1-1100 ,Veterinary medicine ,SF600-1100 ,Zoology ,QL1-991 - Abstract
ABSTRACT The water content of the chicken eggshell has a major influence on gas (CO2 and O2) permeability. Inappropriate water loss during the incubation period increases embryo mortality and decreases chick quality. So far only the procedures that enable to determine the total water content in the eggshell have been described and developed. Our analysis of the 1H MAS NMR spectra of the chicken eggshell samples revealed three signals, differing significantly in the chemical shift and relaxation times (T1) parameters. In this work we have assigned those signals and described the changes in their intensities that occur during the incubation period. Using 1H MAS NMR it is possible to distinguish two types of water reservoirs in the chicken eggshell. This approach can be used for more detailed analysis of the water content in the eggshells.
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45. Drug Susceptibility of Non-tuberculous Strains of MycobacteriumIsolated from Birds from Poland
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LEDWOŃ, ALEKSANDRA, NAPIÓRKOWSKA, AGNIESZKA, AUGUSTYNOWICZ-KOPEĆ, EWA, and SZELESZCZUK, PIOTR
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Mycobacterioses are a constant problem in backyard poultry, as well as pet birds. To date, no evidence of direct transmission of atypical bacilli between humans has been demonstrated, but it cannot be ruled out that sick animals can be a source of infection for people in their environment. The aim of the study was to identify mycobacteria isolated from birds with diagnosed mycobacteriosis and to determine the susceptibility of mycobacterial isolates from these animals to antituberculous drugs most commonly used in the treatment of mycobacterial infections in humans. For drug susceptibility tests, drugs such as isoniazid, rifampicin, streptomycin, ethambutol, ofloxacin, capreomycin, cycloserine and ethionamide were used. A high degree of drug resistance was demonstrated, particularly in Mycobacterium avium. Isolates of Mycobacterium xenopishowed a relatively good susceptibility to the drugs tested. The drug resistance of Mycobacterium genavensehas not been determined, but this mycobacterium was identified in ten cases, which is the second most frequent occurrence in the cases studied.
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46. Multidrug therapy of Mycobacterium avium subsp. avium infection in experimentally inoculated budgerigars ( Melopsittacus undulatus ).
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Ledwoń, A., Dolka, I., Dolka, B., Cegiełkowska, M., Czopowicz, M., and Szeleszczuk, P.
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MYCOBACTERIUM avium ,MYCOBACTERIOSIS ,BUDGERIGAR ,POLYPHARMACY ,BIRD diseases ,DISEASES - Abstract
The aim of the study was to determine whether the four-month experimental therapy of mycobacteriosis in budgerigars may cause a complete recovery. A group of nine budgerigars was infected with aMycobacterium aviumsubsp.aviumisolate with proven pathogenicity for budgerigars. Five weeks post-inoculation, multidrug therapy was started. Another group comprising six birds received the same treatment but no infection, and the third group also comprising six birds was kept without infection or treatment as a control. The adopted antibiotic regimen included clarithromycin 61 mg/kg b.w., moxifloxacin 25 mg/kg b.w. and ethambutol 60 mg/kg b.w. administered by crop gavage every 12 h for 18 weeks. Despite a significant improvement in the condition of the infected, treated birds, the four-month therapy was not sufficient for the complete recovery of all. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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47. The response of mute swans (Cygnus olor, Gm. 1789) to vaccination against avian influenza with an inactivated H5N2 vaccine
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Dolka, Beata, Żbikowski, Artur, Dolka, Izabella, and Szeleszczuk, Piotr
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Recent epidemics of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) produced an unprecedented number of cases in mute swans (Cygnus olor) in European countries, which indicates that these birds are very sensitive to the H5N1 virus. The HPAI outbreaks stirred a debate on the controversial stamping-out policy in populations of protected bird species. After preventive vaccination had been approved in the European Union, several countries have introduced vaccination schemes to protect poultry, captive wild birds or exotic birds in zoos against HPAI. The aim of this study was to investigate the immune response of wild mute swans to immunization with an inactivated AI H5N2 vaccine approved for use in poultry. The serological responses of mute swans were assessed by comparison with racing pigeons (Columba livia), a species which is characterized by different susceptibility to infection with the H5N1 HPAI virus and plays a questionable role in the ecology of influenza (H5N1) viruses. Swans were vaccinated once or twice at an interval of 4 weeks. The humoral immune response was evaluated by hemagglutination inhibition (HI) and NP-ELISA. The lymphocyte blast transformation test was used to determine the cell-mediated immune response. Higher values of the geometric mean titer (GMT) and 100 % seroconversion (HI ≥32) were noted in double vaccinated swans (1448.2) than in single vaccinated swans (128.0) or in double vaccinated pigeons (215.3). Significant differences in HI titers were observed between swans and pigeons, but no variations in ELISA scores were noted after the booster dose. Immunization of swans had no effect on the proliferative activity of lymphocytes. The inactivated H5N2 vaccine was safe and immunogenic for mute swans and pigeons. Vaccination may have practical implications for swans kept in zoos, wildlife parks or rehabilitation centers. However, challenge studies are needed to prove the efficacy of the H5N2 AI vaccine.
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- 2016
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48. The course of Rotavirus A (RVA) infection in young racing pigeons during the racing season
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Krzysztof Adamczyk, Aleksandra Ledwoń, Michał Czopowicz, and Piotr Szeleszczuk
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Young pigeon disease ,Pigeon rotavirus ,Pigeon ,Rotavirus A ,Pigeon races ,Veterinary medicine ,SF600-1100 - Abstract
Abstract Background Pigeon Rotavirus A (RVA) infection has been confirmed in pigeons in the last decade as a cause of Young Pigeon Disease (YPD). Although YPD has been known for many years to date, no studies have been conducted to track the spread of RVA infection in pigeons during the racing season. The presented research aims to determine the course of RVA infection during the flights of young racing pigeons in the summer season, in one of the districts in the Mazovian Voivodeship in Poland. Results Faecal samples of pigeons collected from transport baskets in vehicles transporting pigeons to the starting point were tested. The quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR) was used to detect the genetic material of RVA. Samples taken during 6 flights were analysed. The study showed a percentage increase in infections up to the fourth flight of pigeons, and then their decrease. With Cq values below 20, breeders did not participate in the next flight and/or reported disease in the flock. With positive Cq values of 20 to 30, clinical signs of disease were not reported. Of the 76 breeders participating in the races, at least one positive result was found in 46 (60.5%). Including the occurrence of the disease during the racing season was reported by 11 breeders (14.4%). The main clinical signs in sick pigeons were vomiting, diarrhea and stowed crop. The tested pigeons were not vaccinated against RVA. Conclusions During training and racing of pigeons, it is not possible to avoid exposing them to pathogens, including RVA, regardless of whether pigeons from different breeders are placed in the same baskets or are in separate baskets. However, after four flights the number of new cases of the disease decreases which indicates the development of immunity. The qRT-PCR test is useful in the diagnosis and differentiation of clinical (Cq below 20) and subclinical RVA infections in racing pigeons.
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49. Succinimide Derivatives as Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors—In Silico and In Vitro Studies
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Błażej Grodner, Dariusz Maciej Pisklak, and Łukasz Szeleszczuk
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acetylcholine ,acetylcholinesterase ,Alzheimer’s disease ,competitive inhibitors ,enzyme activity ,succinimide derivatives ,Biology (General) ,QH301-705.5 - Abstract
We studied the effect of succinimide derivatives on acetylcholinesterase activity due to the interest in compounds that influence this enzyme’s activity, which could help treat memory issues more effectively. The following parameters were established for this purpose based on kinetic investigations of the enzyme in the presence of succinimide derivatives: the half-maximal inhibitory concentration, the maximum rate, the inhibition constant, and the Michaelis–Menten constant. Furthermore, computational analyses were performed to determine the energy required for succinimide derivatives to dock with the enzyme’s active site. The outcomes acquired in this manner demonstrated that all compounds inhibited acetylcholinesterase in a competitive manner. The values of the docking energy parameters corroborated the kinetic parameter values, which indicated discernible, albeit slight, variations in the inhibitory intensity among the various derivatives.
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- 2024
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50. Środki karne w świetle nowelizacji Kodeksu karnego z dnia 7 lipca 2022 roku – wybrane problemy
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Damian Szeleszczuk
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nowelizacja ,kodeks karny ,środki karne ,Law ,Law in general. Comparative and uniform law. Jurisprudence ,K1-7720 - Abstract
Przedmiotem artykułu są zmiany dotyczące środków karnych wynikające z nowelizacji Kodeksu karnego oraz niektórych innych ustaw z 7.07.2022 r. Dokonuje ona daleko idących przeobrażeń w systemie środków karnych. Zasadniczo zmierzają one do zwiększenia represyjności prawa karnego przez poszerzenie podstaw orzekania tych instrumentów polityki karnej i przez wprowadzenie rozwiązań ograniczających dyskrecjonalną władzę sędziego (obligatoryjny tryb orzekania wielu środków karnych). Celem artykułu jest próba oceny przyjętych rozwiązań przez pryzmat polityczno-kryminalnych założeń, uzasadniających wprowadzone zmiany, oraz kryteriów racjonalnego tworzenia prawa.
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