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  1. Article ; Online: MiR-21-5p regulates the dynamic of mitochondria network and rejuvenates the senile phenotype of bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) isolated from osteoporotic SAM/P6 mice.

    Sikora, Mateusz / Śmieszek, Agnieszka / Pielok, Ariadna / Marycz, Krzysztof

    Stem cell research & therapy

    2023  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 54

    Abstract: Background: Progression of senile osteoporosis is associated with deteriorated regenerative potential of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (BMSCs). According to the recent results, the senescent phenotype of osteoporotic cells strongly ... ...

    Abstract Background: Progression of senile osteoporosis is associated with deteriorated regenerative potential of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (BMSCs). According to the recent results, the senescent phenotype of osteoporotic cells strongly correlates with impaired regulation of mitochondria dynamics. Moreover, due to the ageing of population and growing osteoporosis incidence, more efficient methods concerning BMSCs rejuvenation are intensely investigated. Recently, miR-21-5p was reported to play a vital role in bone turnover, but its therapeutic mechanisms in progenitor cells delivered from senile osteoporotic patients remain unclear. Therefore, the goal of this paper was to investigate for the first time the regenerative potential of miR-21-5p in the process of mitochondrial network regulation and stemness restoration using the unique model of BMSCs isolated from senile osteoporotic SAM/P6 mice model.
    Methods: BMSCs were isolated from healthy BALB/c and osteoporotic SAM/P6 mice. We analysed the impact of miR-21-5p on the expression of crucial markers related to cells' viability, mitochondria reconstruction and autophagy progression. Further, we established the expression of markers vital for bone homeostasis, as well as defined the composition of extracellular matrix in osteogenic cultures. The regenerative potential of miR-21 in vivo was also investigated using a critical-size cranial defect model by computed microtomography and SEM-EDX imaging.
    Results: MiR-21 upregulation improved cells' viability and drove mitochondria dynamics in osteoporotic BMSCs evidenced by the intensification of fission processes. Simultaneously, miR-21 enhanced the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs evidenced by increased expression of Runx-2 but downregulated Trap, as well as improved calcification of extracellular matrix. Importantly, the analyses using the critical-size cranial defect model indicated on a greater ratio of newly formed tissue after miR-21 application, as well as upregulated content of calcium and phosphorus within the defect site.
    Conclusions: Our results demonstrate that miR-21-5p regulates the fission and fusion processes of mitochondria and facilitates the stemness restoration of senile osteoporotic BMSCs. At the same time, it enhances the expression of RUNX-2, while reduces TRAP accumulation in the cells with deteriorated phenotype. Therefore, miR-21-5p may bring a novel molecular strategy for senile osteoporosis diagnostics and treatment.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Mice ; Aging/genetics ; Bone Marrow Cells ; Cell Differentiation/genetics ; Cells, Cultured ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells/metabolism ; MicroRNAs/genetics ; MicroRNAs/metabolism ; Mitochondria/genetics ; Mitochondria/metabolism ; Osteogenesis/genetics ; Osteoporosis/metabolism ; Phenotype
    Chemical Substances MicroRNAs ; MIRN-21 microRNA, mouse
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-29
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2548671-8
    ISSN 1757-6512 ; 1757-6512
    ISSN (online) 1757-6512
    ISSN 1757-6512
    DOI 10.1186/s13287-023-03271-1
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  2. Article ; Online: MiR-21-5p regulates the dynamic of mitochondria network and rejuvenates the senile phenotype of bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) isolated from osteoporotic SAM/P6 mice

    Mateusz Sikora / Agnieszka Śmieszek / Ariadna Pielok / Krzysztof Marycz

    Stem Cell Research & Therapy, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    2023  Volume 20

    Abstract: Abstract Background Progression of senile osteoporosis is associated with deteriorated regenerative potential of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (BMSCs). According to the recent results, the senescent phenotype of osteoporotic cells ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Background Progression of senile osteoporosis is associated with deteriorated regenerative potential of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (BMSCs). According to the recent results, the senescent phenotype of osteoporotic cells strongly correlates with impaired regulation of mitochondria dynamics. Moreover, due to the ageing of population and growing osteoporosis incidence, more efficient methods concerning BMSCs rejuvenation are intensely investigated. Recently, miR-21-5p was reported to play a vital role in bone turnover, but its therapeutic mechanisms in progenitor cells delivered from senile osteoporotic patients remain unclear. Therefore, the goal of this paper was to investigate for the first time the regenerative potential of miR-21-5p in the process of mitochondrial network regulation and stemness restoration using the unique model of BMSCs isolated from senile osteoporotic SAM/P6 mice model. Methods BMSCs were isolated from healthy BALB/c and osteoporotic SAM/P6 mice. We analysed the impact of miR-21-5p on the expression of crucial markers related to cells’ viability, mitochondria reconstruction and autophagy progression. Further, we established the expression of markers vital for bone homeostasis, as well as defined the composition of extracellular matrix in osteogenic cultures. The regenerative potential of miR-21 in vivo was also investigated using a critical-size cranial defect model by computed microtomography and SEM–EDX imaging. Results MiR-21 upregulation improved cells’ viability and drove mitochondria dynamics in osteoporotic BMSCs evidenced by the intensification of fission processes. Simultaneously, miR-21 enhanced the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs evidenced by increased expression of Runx-2 but downregulated Trap, as well as improved calcification of extracellular matrix. Importantly, the analyses using the critical-size cranial defect model indicated on a greater ratio of newly formed tissue after miR-21 application, as well as upregulated content of calcium ...
    Keywords miR-21 ; Senile osteoporosis ; Bone regeneration ; Mitochondria dynamic ; BMSCs ; SAM/P6 mice ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920 ; Biochemistry ; QD415-436
    Subject code 570
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  3. Article ; Online: QR Code as a Supplement of the Traditional Monograph. Advantages and Consequences

    Mateusz Sikora

    Toruńskie Studia Bibliologiczne, Vol 9, Iss 2 (17), Pp 151-

    2017  Volume 164

    Abstract: The article describes the possibility of using QR codes in traditional scientific monographs. By using this kind of tools authors have an opportunity to disseminate results of their work in a pose-text way. That way of publishing is attractive to authors ...

    Abstract The article describes the possibility of using QR codes in traditional scientific monographs. By using this kind of tools authors have an opportunity to disseminate results of their work in a pose-text way. That way of publishing is attractive to authors – they gain additional opportunity to present their theses, as well as for readers, for whom such a message may be more attractive. The use of modern technologies in the process of publishing scientific monographs may also raise concerns. The consequences resulting from the tabloidization of the science sphere can be dangerous for the authority of the scientific community. The article presents an example of a monograph where authors decided to use QR codes as a complement to the traditional monograph. The publication included results of qualitative research conducted by anthropologists in Lithuania.
    Keywords kody qr ; nowe metody publikacji tekstów naukowych ; obywatelskość 2.0 ; Bibliography. Library science. Information resources ; Z
    Subject code 070
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-02-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  4. Article ; Online: Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) mitigates ER stress and improves viability and insulin sensitivity in adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ASC) of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS)-affected horses.

    Bourebaba, Nabila / Sikora, Mateusz / Qasem, Badr / Bourebaba, Lynda / Marycz, Krzysztof

    Cell communication and signaling : CCS

    2023  Volume 21, Issue 1, Page(s) 230

    Abstract: Background: Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), which encompasses insulin resistance, low-grade inflammation and predisposition to laminitis is a critical endocrine disorder among the most prevalent conditions affecting horses from different breeds. ... ...

    Abstract Background: Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), which encompasses insulin resistance, low-grade inflammation and predisposition to laminitis is a critical endocrine disorder among the most prevalent conditions affecting horses from different breeds. According to the most recent research, low human sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) serum levels correlate with an increased risk of obesity, insulin resistance and diabetes, and may contribute to overall metabolic dysregulations. This study aimed to test whether exogenous SHBG could protect EMS affected adipose-derived stromal stem cells (EqASC
    Methods: EqASC
    Results: Obtained data demonstrated that exogenous SHBG treatment significantly promoted ASCs cells proliferation, cell cycle and survival with reduced expression of p53 and p21 pro-apoptotic mediators. Furthermore, SHBG alleviated the oxidative stress caused by EMS and reduced the overaccumulation of intracellular ROS, by reducing ROS + cell percentage and regulating gene expression of endogenous antioxidant enzymes (Sod 1, Cat, GPx), SHBG treatment exhibited antioxidant activity by modulating total nitric oxide (NO) levels in EMS cells as well. SHBG treatment dampened the activation of ER stress sensors and effectors in EqASC
    Conclusion: Our results suggest that the SHBG is endowed with crucial beneficial effects on ASCs metabolic activities and could serve as a valuable therapeutic target for the development of efficient EMS treatment protocols. Video Abstract.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Horses ; Insulin ; Insulin Resistance ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells ; Metabolic Syndrome ; Obesity ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases ; Reactive Oxygen Species ; Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin/pharmacology
    Chemical Substances Insulin ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases (EC 2.7.1.-) ; Reactive Oxygen Species ; Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-11
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Video-Audio Media
    ZDB-ID 2126315-2
    ISSN 1478-811X ; 1478-811X
    ISSN (online) 1478-811X
    ISSN 1478-811X
    DOI 10.1186/s12964-023-01254-6
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  5. Article ; Online: Robotic-inspired approach to multi-domain membrane receptor conformation space: theory and SARS-CoV-2 spike protein case study

    Mathew, Alen T. / Sikora, Mateusz / Hummer, Gerhard / Mehdipour, A. Reza

    bioRxiv

    Abstract: The spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 is a highly flexible membrane receptor that triggers the translocation of the virus into cells by attaching to the human receptors. Like other type I membrane receptors, this protein has several extracellular domains ... ...

    Abstract The spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 is a highly flexible membrane receptor that triggers the translocation of the virus into cells by attaching to the human receptors. Like other type I membrane receptors, this protein has several extracellular domains connected by flexible hinges. The presence of these hinges results in high flexibility, which consequently results in challenges in defining the conformation of the protein. Here, We developed a new method to define the conformational space based on a few variables inspired by the robotic field9s methods to determine a robotic arm9s forward kinematics. Using newly performed atomistic molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and publicly available data, we found that the Denavit-Hartenberg (DH) parameters can reliably show the changes in the local conformation. Furthermore, the rotational and translational components of the homogenous transformation matrix constructed based on the DH parameters can identify the changes in the global conformation of the spike and also differentiate between the conformation with a similar position of the spike head, which other types of parameters, such as spherical coordinates, fail to distinguish between such conformations. Finally, the new method will be beneficial for looking at the conformational heterogeneity in all other type I membrane receptors.
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-01
    Publisher Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
    Document type Article ; Online
    DOI 10.1101/2024.03.29.587391
    Database COVID19

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  6. Article ; Online: Lightweight On-Device Detection of Android Malware Based on the Koodous Platform and Machine Learning.

    Krzysztoń, Mateusz / Bok, Bartosz / Lew, Marcin / Sikora, Andrzej

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 22, Issue 17

    Abstract: Currently, Android is the most popular operating system among mobile devices. However, as the number of devices with the Android operating system increases, so does the danger of using them. This is especially important as smartphones increasingly ... ...

    Abstract Currently, Android is the most popular operating system among mobile devices. However, as the number of devices with the Android operating system increases, so does the danger of using them. This is especially important as smartphones increasingly authenticate critical activities(e-banking, e-identity). BotSense Mobile is a tool already integrated with some critical applications (e-banking, e-identity) to increase user safety. In this paper, we focus on the novel functionality of BotSense Mobile: the detection of malware applications on a user device. In addition to the standard blacklist approach, we propose a machine learning-based model for unknown malicious application detection. The lightweight neural network model is deployed on an edge device to avoid sending sensitive user data outside the device. For the same reason, manifest-related features can be used by the detector only. We present a comprehensive empirical analysis of malware detection conducted on recent data (May-June, 2022) from the Koodous platform, which is a collaborative platform where over 70 million Android applications were collected. The research highlighted the problem of machine learning model aging. We evaluated the lightweight model on recent Koodous data and obtained f1=0.77 and high precision (0.9).
    MeSH term(s) Data Collection ; Machine Learning ; Neural Networks, Computer ; Smartphone ; Software
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-31
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s22176562
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  7. Article: Nitrogen compound oxidation rate in recirculation systems using three biological filter medias in rearing common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) juveniles

    Sikora, Mateusz / Nowosad, Joanna / Kucharczyk, Dariusz

    Aquaculture. 2022 Jan. 30, v. 547

    2022  

    Abstract: Toxic nitrogen compounds (ammonium and nitrite) during freshwater fish farming are factors that strongly affect fish farming and its effectiveness. Knowledge of the dynamics of these compounds during fish rearing is essential for fish farmers. Since ... ...

    Abstract Toxic nitrogen compounds (ammonium and nitrite) during freshwater fish farming are factors that strongly affect fish farming and its effectiveness. Knowledge of the dynamics of these compounds during fish rearing is essential for fish farmers. Since measuring toxic nitrogen compounds is one of the most important actions in commercial fish culture, a two-part experiment was conducted using a Recirculation Aquaculture System (RAS), in which daily fluctuations of ammonium and nitrite concentrations were determined depending on the biofilter media used and the feeding protocol. The first part of the experiment included an analysis of daily nitrite concentration fluctuations using a submerged (moving bed) biofilter with commercial fittings. Two different feeding protocols were applied in this part: one feeding per day (first stage) and feeding distributed over time (second stage). The second part of the experiment involved an analysis of daily ammonium and nitrite concentration fluctuations using trickling biofilters with commercial fittings and polypropylene agglomerate. A submerged biofilter with commercial fittings was used as a reference. Two different feeding protocols were applied in this part: one feeding per day (first stage) and two feedings per day (second stage). The results show the effect of both the biofilter used and the feeding protocol. Increasing the feed dose with an unchanged filter resulted in higher maximum concentrations of both ammonium and nitrite. Dividing a daily dose into several feedings results in a decrease in the maximum ammonium and nitrite concentration while extending the time when concentrations of ammonium and nitrite in the RAS system are increased.
    Keywords Cyprinus carpio ; ammonium ; biofilters ; fish culture ; freshwater fish ; nitrites ; nitrogen ; nitrogen compounds ; oxidation ; polypropylenes ; recirculating aquaculture systems ; toxicity
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-0130
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 185380-6
    ISSN 0044-8486 ; 0044-8516
    ISSN 0044-8486 ; 0044-8516
    DOI 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2021.737532
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  8. Article: Comparison of the Efficacy of Two Routes of Administration of Human Amniotic Epithelial Cells in Cell Therapy of Acute Hepatic Insufficiency.

    Wieczorek, Patrycja / Czekaj, Piotr / Król, Mateusz / Bogunia, Edyta / Hermyt, Mateusz / Kolanko, Emanuel / Toczek, Jakub / Skubis-Sikora, Aleksandra / Grajoszek, Aniela / Stojko, Rafał

    Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 17, Issue 4

    Abstract: The route of administration of implanted cells may affect the outcome of cell therapy by directing cell migration to the damaged site. However, the question of the relationship between the route of administration, the efficacy of colonisation of a given ... ...

    Abstract The route of administration of implanted cells may affect the outcome of cell therapy by directing cell migration to the damaged site. However, the question of the relationship between the route of administration, the efficacy of colonisation of a given organ, and the efficacy of cell therapy has not been resolved. The aim of the study was to localise transplanted intravenously and intraperitoneally human amniotic epithelial cells (hAECs) in the tissues of mice, both healthy and injured, in an animal experimental model of acute liver failure (ALF). Mice intoxicated with D-Galactosamine (D-GalN) at a dose of 150 mg/100 g body weight received D-GalN alone or with a single dose of hAECs administered by different routes. Subsequently, at 6, 24, and 72 h after D-GaIN administration and at 3, 21, and 69 h after hAEC administration, lungs, spleen, liver, and blood were collected from recipient mice. The degree of liver damage and regeneration was assessed based on biochemical blood parameters, histopathological evaluation (H&E staining), and immunodetection of proliferating (Ki67
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-08
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2193542-7
    ISSN 1424-8247
    ISSN 1424-8247
    DOI 10.3390/ph17040476
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  9. Article: Modification of Lightweight Aggregate Concretes with Silica Nanoparticles-A Review.

    Federowicz, Karol / Techman, Mateusz / Sanytsky, Myroslav / Sikora, Pawel

    Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

    2021  Volume 14, Issue 15

    Abstract: The use of lightweight concrete (LWC) for structural and non-structural applications has attracted great interest in recent years. The main benefits include reduced deadload of structural elements and generally lower production and transportation costs. ... ...

    Abstract The use of lightweight concrete (LWC) for structural and non-structural applications has attracted great interest in recent years. The main benefits include reduced deadload of structural elements and generally lower production and transportation costs. However, a decrease in concrete density often leads to a decrease in strength and durability. Typically, concretes are mostly modified with mineral additives such as silica fume or fly ash. Because of the recent developments in nanotechnology, research attention has turned to the possibility of improving concrete properties with nanomaterials, i.e., nano-SiO
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2487261-1
    ISSN 1996-1944
    ISSN 1996-1944
    DOI 10.3390/ma14154242
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  10. Article ; Online: One of the two N-glycans on the human Gb3/CD77 synthase is essential for its activity and allosterically regulates its function.

    Mikolajczyk, Krzysztof / Sikora, Mateusz / Hanus, Cyril / Kaczmarek, Radoslaw / Czerwinski, Marcin

    Biochemical and biophysical research communications

    2022  Volume 617, Issue Pt 1, Page(s) 36–41

    Abstract: N-glycosylation is a posttranslational modification that influences many protein properties, such as bioactivity, folding or solubility. The same principles apply to key enzymes in glycosylation pathways, including glycosyltransferases, that also ... ...

    Abstract N-glycosylation is a posttranslational modification that influences many protein properties, such as bioactivity, folding or solubility. The same principles apply to key enzymes in glycosylation pathways, including glycosyltransferases, that also undergoing N-glycosylation, changes in which may affect their activity. Human Gb3/CD77 synthase (encoded by A4GALT) is a Golgi-resident glycosyltransferase, which catalyzes the synthesis of Galα1→4Gal disaccharide on glycosphingolipid- and glycoprotein-derived acceptors, creating Gb3 or P1 antigens and P1 glycotopes (Galα1→4Galβ1→4GlcNAc-R), respectively. The molecules that contain Galα1→4Gal serve as receptors for pathogens and Shiga toxins, which are the major virulence factors of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). Human Gb3/CD77 synthase contains two N-glycosylation sites at positions N
    MeSH term(s) Galactosyltransferases/metabolism ; Glycosphingolipids/chemistry ; Glycosylation ; Humans ; Polysaccharides
    Chemical Substances Glycosphingolipids ; Polysaccharides ; Galactosyltransferases (EC 2.4.1.-) ; UDP-galactose-lactosylceramide alpha 1-4-galactosyltransferase (EC 2.4.1.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-31
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 205723-2
    ISSN 1090-2104 ; 0006-291X ; 0006-291X
    ISSN (online) 1090-2104 ; 0006-291X
    ISSN 0006-291X
    DOI 10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.05.085
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