scholarly journals Properties of Some Minerals and Implications on Cancer

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Aylar Kargar ◽  
Mendane Saka
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Free Radicals ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
The Body ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Oxidation Reduction ◽  
Different Types

Cancer is one of the non-communicable diseases which has more than 100 types. Although cancer mechanism is unclear, in general, it is related to oxidation-reduction reactions. Minerals based on their effects on these pathways, have different influences on cancer condition. Based on the source of calcium and the location of cancer, the results could be varied. Zinc is a mineral which participates in healing the wounds and improves the immune system. Thus, serum levels of zinc could be a predictor of cancer. Selenium has a dose-response relation with different types of cancer and shows the antioxidant roles. However, this element could worsen the patient’s status. Iron creates free radicals in the body however iron deficiency anemia decreases the quality of life and affects the treatment in patients. Copper can cause damages via reactive oxygen species (ROS). In conclusion, the recommendations should be discreetly done, considering individuals’ status.

scholarly journals Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Cancer: A review

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bashir Ahmad Dar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Cell Death ◽  
Photodynamic Therapy ◽  
Clinical Status ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Death Studies ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Technological Improvements

The search for non-invasive or minimally invasive approaches for the treatment of cancer has led to the development of different therapeutic regimes and one such regime is photodynamic therapy (PDT). PDT is a non-thermal treatment based on the synergy of three elements: the administration of a photosensitizer drug; light at a precise wavelength; and the presence of oxygen. When these three components are combined, they lead to the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), resulting in a complex cascade of events and subsequent cell death Studies revealed that PDT can prolong survival in patients with inoperable cancers and significantly improve the quality of life. With a number of recent technological improvements, PDT has the potential to become integrated into the mainstream strategy for cancer treatment. In this review, we have addressed the most important biological and physicochemical aspects of PDT, summarized its clinical status and provided an outlook for its potential future development. We also discussed the factors that hamper the exploration of this effective therapy and what should be changed to render it a more effective and more widely available option for patients.

scholarly journals Anemia in elderly women. Rational prevention. Evidence base

2021 ◽  
pp. 128-134
Author(s):  
E. A. Markova ◽  
A. Z. Khashukoeva ◽  
S. A. Khlynova ◽  
M. V. Burdenko ◽  
A. Kh. Karanasheva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Folic Acid ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Gastrointestinal Diseases ◽  
The Body ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Good Tolerability

Iron deficiency anemia is a frequent companion in postmenopausal women and those who have reached adulthood. Anemia in mild form in elderly women often occurs almost asymptomatically. Over time, iron deficiency progresses: severe complications occur, the quality of life decreases significantly, and the prognosis for life becomes unfavorable. A cross-section of the literature data in recent years shows that iron, folate, vitamin B12 deficiency, gastrointestinal diseases, pathologies in the processes of erythropoiesis and other somatic diseases come to the fore in terms of the etiological factors of anemia in elderly women. An important role in the development of anemia in older women is played by an irrational diet throughout life, which causes a lack of iron and folate in food. That is why therapy with a complex drug, which includes iron (II) fumarate in combination with folic acid is a rational choice in comparison with iron monotherapy for the prevention and treatment of anemia in elderly women. The administration of oral iron preparations for the correction of iron deficiency and for the purpose of selecting an effective pathogenetic therapy for anemia solves the problem of complications and improves the quality of life of older women. Iron (II) fumarate + folic acid - a tablet form of iron preparation in combination with folic acid for oral use, which has good tolerability, quickly replenishes iron reserves in the body of elderly patients, reducing mortality in this age group.

scholarly journals Aktivitas Antioksidan Jus Stroberi (Fragaria ananassa Duchessne) Terhadap Kadar SGPT, SGOT dan MDA pada Tikus Jantan Galur Wistar yang Diinduksi Isoniazid

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Ebta Narasukma Anggraeny ◽  
Endang Sri Sunarsih ◽  
Patricia Sanggita Listyoputri Wibowo ◽  
Novi Elisa
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Free Radicals ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
The Body ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Fragaria Ananassa ◽  
Body Weight Data ◽  
High Level ◽  
Strawberry Juice

ABSTRAKIsoniazid adalah obat anti tuberkulosis yang digunakan baik sebagai monoterapi atau kombinasi. Penggunaan isoniazid dalam waktu lama dapat menyebabkan hepatotoksik. Hepatotoksik disebabkan oleh hasil metabolisme isoniazid di hepar berupa hidrazin dan asetilhidrazin. Radikal bebas tersebut yang menyebabkan tingginya reactive oxygen species (ROS) didalam tubuh. Tingginya radikal bebas menyebabkan peningkatan kadar SGPT dan SGOT yang merupakan indikator adanya kerusakan hepar. Tingginya radikal bebas dalam tubuh dapat dilihat dari paramter MDA. Hal tersebut dapat diatasi dengan pemberian antioksidan eksogen seperti jus stroberi (Fragaria ananassa Duchessne). Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui skrinning fitokimia jus stroberi dan pengaruh pemberian jus stroberi terhadap kadar SGPT, SGOT dan MDA pada tikus yang diinduksi Isoniazid. Perlakuan diberikan  selama 14 hari dengan pembagian kelompok yaitu kontrol normal, kontrol negatif, kontrol positif, dosis 3g/kgBB, 6g/kgBB, dan 9g/kgBB. Pengambilan data dilakukan pada hari 1, hari 15, dan hari 29. Hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa jus stroberi dapat menurunkan kadar SGPT, SGOT dan MDA pada tikus yang diinduksi isoniazid dengan dosis efektif sebesar 3g/kgBB tikus.Kata kunci: Isoniazid;  jus stroberi; MDA; SGPT; SGOT;Effect of Strawberry Juice (Fragraria ananassa Duchessne) against SGPT, SGOT and MDA levels in Isoniazide-Induced Wistar Male Rats ABSTRACTIsoniazid is an anti-tuberculosis drug that is used either as monotherapy or in combination. Prolonged use of isoniazid can cause hepatotoxicity. Hepatotoxicity is caused by the hepatic isoniazid metabolism in the form of hydrazine and acetylhydrazine. These free radicals cause high reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the body. The high level of free radicals causes an increase in SGPT and SGOT levels, which are indicators of liver damage. The high level of free radicals in the body can be seen from the MDA parameter. This can be overcome by giving exogenous antioxidants such as strawberry juice (Fragaria ananassa Duchessne). The purpose of this study was to determine the phytochemical screening of strawberry juice and the effect of giving strawberry juice on the levels of SGPT, SGOT and MDA in rats induced by Isoniazid. The treatment was given for 14 days divided into groups, namely normal control, negative control, positive control, dose of 3g / kg, 6g / kg, and 9g / kg of body weight. Data were collected on day 1, day 15, and day 29. The results of this study concluded that strawberry juice can reduce levels of SGPT, SGOT and MDA in isoniazid-induced rats with an effective dose of 3 g/kgBW rats.Keywords: Isoniazid; Strawberry juice; MDA; SGPT; SGOT

scholarly journals Inflammaging: inflammation and oxidative stress as a cause of aging and cognitive decline

2021 ◽  
pp. 48-58
Author(s):  
A. P. Pereverzev ◽  
R. R. Romanovskii ◽  
N. A. Shatalova ◽  
O. D. Ostroumova
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Free Radicals ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
The Body ◽  
Clinical State ◽  
Pathological State ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Age Related ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

According to the theory of inflammaging, aging of the body and the development of age-related diseases are a consequence of a chronic progressive generalized inflammatory process that develops and persists throughout life under the influence of negative factors of an infectious and non-infectious nature. Inflammaging has a number of features that distinguish it from acute inflammation: a chronic nature of inflammation, a low level of inflammation, blurry clinical state (in the early stages of clinical manifestations there may not be any at all). The key pathogenetic role in inflammation plays age-associated changes in the innate immune system, which are referred to in the English literature as “immunosenescence” and oxidative stress. The main source of reactive oxygen species and free radicals in the cells are mitochondria. With age, the concentration of intracellular glutathione, one of the main factors of the antioxidant protection of the cell, decreases and a pathological condition arises in which the rate of production of free radicals and reactive oxygen species significantly exceeds the antioxidant capabilities, which leads to the formation of oxidative stress and disruption of the structure and function of cells. Oxidative stress, inflammation and neuroinflammation are closely related to cognitive impairment, pathological state that is often observed in a group of elderly and senile patients. Further study of the pathogenesis of Inflammaging and the role of oxidative stress in it will potentially lead to development of methods to slow down aging and treat age-related cognitive impairments.

scholarly journals SLEEP AND IMMUNITY

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 144-151
Author(s):  
Francinete Alves de Oliveira Giffoni
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Free Radicals ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Sleep Hygiene ◽  
The Body

Abstract: Sleep has been reported in several studies as an important function of the organism, as well as its deprivation as harmful to the production of defense cells, which affects our immunity.  It is also demonstrated in the literature that sleep is fundamental for the metabolism of free radicals and for the body to be able to restore cardiorespiratory functions.  The weakened immune system implies an increase in the chances of contracting infectious diseases, in addition to having difficulty recovering from relatively simple illnesses such as colds and flu.  This study discusses sleep and its implications for organismic immunity.  The results highlighted the need to perform sleep hygiene, defined as the change from dysfunctional patterns to a new organization of habits and activities that allow better sleep induction and quality. Keywords: Sleep;  Immunity;  Quality of life.

scholarly journals Reactive oxygen species : A key hallmark of cardiovascullar disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manorma Singh
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Reactive Oxygen Species ◽  
Free Radicals ◽  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate ◽  
Reactive Oxygen ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Cardiovascular Complications ◽  
The Body ◽  
Oxygen Species

Free radicals and oxidants play a dual role as both toxic and beneficial compounds, since they can be either harmful or helpful to the body. They are produced either from normal cell metabolisms in situ or from external sources (pollution, cigarette smoke, radiation, medication). When an overload of free radicals cannot gradually be destroyed, their accumulation in the body generates a phenomenon called oxidative stress. This process plays a major part in the development of chronic and degenerative illness such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, aging, cataract, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have been the prime cause of mortality worldwide for decades. However, the underlying mechanism of their pathogenesis is not fully clear yet. It has been already established that reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a vital role in the progression of CVDs. ROS are chemically unstable reactive free radicals containing oxygen, normally produced by xanthine oxidase, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase, lipoxygenases or mitochondria or due to the uncoupling of nitric oxide synthase in vascular cells. When the equilibrium between production of free radicals and antioxidant capacity of human physiology gets altered due to several pathophysiological conditions, oxidative stress is induced, which in turn leads to tissue injury. The information generated by this review aims to provide updated insights into the understanding of the mechanisms behind cardiovascular complications mediated by ROS.

Experience in the use of double broncholytic therapy in occupational practice

2019 ◽  
pp. 303-307
Author(s):  
Elena A. Beigel ◽  
Natalya G. Kuptsova ◽  
Elena V. Katamanova ◽  
Oksana V. Ushakova ◽  
Oleg L. Lakhman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
The Body ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Aluminum Production ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Body Plethysmography ◽  
Occupational Copd ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Occupational chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading nosological forms of occupational respiratory disease. Numerous studies have shown high effectiveness of the combination of indacaterol/glycopyrronium (Ultibro®breezhaler®) on the impact on clinical and functional indicators in the treatment of COPD in General practice.The aim of the investigation the case of occupational COPD with the analysis of the dynamics of functional indicators, tolerance to physical load and evaluation of the quality of life of workers engaged in aluminum production by using combination of indacaterol/glycopyrronium.Materials and methods. The random sampling method included 20 men, workers of aluminum production, with the established diagnosis of professional COPD at the age of 40 to 60 years. The survey was conducted (Borg scale, medical Research Council scale (mMRC) and COPD Assessment Test (CAT). Functional methods of studies were conducted: spirometry, body plethysmography, electrocardiography (ECG) and the six-minute stepper test (6-MST).Results. Against the background of 8 weeks of therapy, the volume of forced exhalation for 1 minute (FEV1) increased by 14.7% and amounted to 67.90% of the due values, the forced vital capacity of the lungs (FVC) increased by 11.3% and amounted to 76.95% of the due. According to the body plethysmography (BPG) is set to decrease in residual lung volume on average by 13.4% and static hyperinflation, confirmed by the decrease in functional residual volume (FRV) of 18.8%. During the study period increased physical activity of patients. The average difference between the distance traveled in the six-minute step test before and after treatment was 58.8 m. The analysis of personal data showed that the quality of life of patients improved, the total score in the questionnaire CAT at the beginning of the study was 16.9 points, and after 8 weeks decreased by 63% and amounted to 10.7 points.Conclusions: The Results indicate a positive effect of combination therapy with indacaterol/glycopyrronium on the course and progression of occupational COPD.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Use of Sterilized and Non-Sterilized Peruibe Black Mud in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Fávio Macedo Gouvêa ◽  
Zélia Maria Nogueira Britschka ◽  
Cristina de Oliveira Massoco Salles Gomes ◽  
Nicolle Gilda Teixeira de Queiroz ◽  
Pablo Antonio Vásquez Salvador ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Radiographic Grade ◽  
Physical Functions ◽  
Kellgren And Lawrence

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of treatment with Peruíbe Black Mud (PBM) on the clinical parameters and quality of life of patients with knee osteoarthritis and to compare the effects of PBM samples simply matured in seawater and PBM sterilized by gamma radiation. A controlled, double-blind trial was conducted with 41 patients divided into two treatment groups composed of 20 and 21 patients: one group was treated with matured PBM and the other with sterilized PBM. Evaluations were done using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaires, the Kellgren and Lawrence (KL) radiographic scale, and the quantification of the serum levels of inflammatory biomarkers. An improvement in pain, physical functions, and quality of life was observed in all of the patients who underwent treatment with both simply matured and sterilized PBM. Nine patients showed remission in the KL radiographic scale, but no statistically significant differences were observed in the serum levels of inflammatory mediators before or after treatment. Peruíbe Black Mud proves to be a useful tool as an adjuvant treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA), as shown by the results of the WOMAC and SF-36 questionnaires and by the remission of the radiographic grade of some patients on the Kellgren and Lawrence scale.

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