Evaluating male sexual function and reproductive health during Omicron outbreak in China: A cross-sectional study DOI Open Access
Jinbo Chen,

Jiatong Xiao,

Bolong Liu

и другие.

Authorea (Authorea), Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Май 27, 2023

Our aim was to estimate changes in sexual function and semen quality men recovering from infection since the Omicron pandemic started China late 2022. We collected 1540 questionnaires assessed male before acute phase after by using International Index of Erectile Function-5, Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool, Arizona Sexual Experience Scale. also analysis results 247 patients. During infection, proportion erectile dysfunction significantly higher than but ejaculatory not altered; In addition, showed significant difference concentration, activity PR a+b sperm forward movement compared pre-infection. can affect as well experience patients phase. The risk factors for decreased due included body temperature anxiety during infection.

Язык: Английский

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 RBM Mutations N501Y and E484K on ACE2 Binding: A Combined Computational and Experimental Study DOI Open Access
Agnieszka Rombel‐Bryzek, P. Petkov, Elena Lilkova

и другие.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 26(9), С. 4064 - 4064

Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2025

The SARS-CoV-2 spike receptor-binding motif is crucial for viral entry via interaction with the human ACE2 receptor. Mutations N501Y and E484K, found in several variants of concern, impact transmissibility immune escape, but experimental data on their binding effects remain inconsistent. Using isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, we analyzed thermodynamic structural these mutations. ITC confirmed that increases affinity by 2.2-fold, while E484K enhances 5.8-fold. Beta/Gamma variant (carrying both mutations) showed strongest affinity, a 15-fold increase. was enthalpy-driven, introduced entropy-driven effects, suggesting hydrophobic interactions conformational changes. MD simulations revealed distinct poses, peptides interacting secondary site. A strong correlation between entropy contributions contacts. Additionally, convolutional neural network used to estimate free energy complexes. Our findings confirm enhance binding, greatest effect when combined, providing insights into evolution potential therapeutic strategies.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring Key Biomarkers and Common Pathogenesis of Seven Digestive System Cancers and Their Correlation with COVID-19 DOI Creative Commons

Zuming Xiong,

Yang Yong-jun, Wenxin Li

и другие.

Current Issues in Molecular Biology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 45(7), С. 5515 - 5533

Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2023

Digestive system cancer and COVID-19 significantly affect the digestive system, but mechanism of interaction between cancers has not been fully elucidated. We downloaded gene expression seven (oral, esophageal, gastric, colorectal, hepatocellular, bile duct, pancreatic) from GEO identified hub differentially expressed genes. Multiple verifications, diagnostic efficacy, prognostic analysis, functional enrichment related transcription factors genes were explored. 23 common DEGs for subsequent analysis. CytoHubba nine (CCNA2, CCNB1, CDKN3, ECT2, KIF14, KIF20A, KIF4A, NEK2, TTK). TCGA data validated excellent ability Functional analysis revealed that processes cell division cycle essential in cancers. Furthermore, six (E2F1, E2F3, E2F4, MYC, TP53, YBX1) involved regulation. Via vitro experiments, CCNA2, MYC was verified 25 colorectal tissue pairs. Our study key biomarks pathogenesis COVID-19. These may provide new ideas further mechanistic research.

Язык: Английский

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Cardiovascular and mental symptoms of post-COVID-19 syndrome as a possible consequence of the bradykinin storm: A clinical case DOI Open Access
N. M. Sydorova,

Svitlana Bychkova,

Inna Chernenko

и другие.

Polish Annals of Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 6

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024

Introduction Although as of today, the hypothesis bradykinin storm in COVID-19 cannot be directly confirmed, many theoretical assumptions and empirical data support its validity. Aim The purpose this article is, using example a clinical case, to draw attention need for further study pathogenesis manifestations post-COVID-19 syndrome, considering assessment various theories, including hypothesis. Case We analysed from young male patient with syndrome who referred consultant expressed complaints palpitation, blood pressure increase, muscle weakness, feeling fear, hypochondria, sleep disturbances, reduced working performance. Results discussion found high degree autonomic dysregulation (predominantly sympathetic hyperactivation), anxiety, disorder. There was no hypertension, though ambulatory monitoring allowed determine status non-dipper. Patient's tests after revealed decrease plasma level aldosterone, significant increase both homocysteine free cortisol urine, mild transient isolated triiodothyronine. All abnormal test parameters turned normal 3 months onset COVID-19. assume that symptoms changes number laboratory presented case may associated effects storm. Conclusions This suggests continuing about potential role course syndrome.

Язык: Английский

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Comprehensive Review of COVID-19: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management DOI Open Access
S Anusha, Dasaradharami Reddy Kandati,

N Ashalatha

и другие.

Austin Journal of Autism & Related Disabilities, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 9, 2024

COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, can lead to a wide range of symptoms, varying from mild severe. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness breath. Other may fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss taste smell, sore throat, congestion runny nose, nausea vomiting, diarrhea. Some individuals also experience more severe such as difficulty breathing, chest pain pressure, confusion, inability stay awake, bluish lips face, which require immediate medical attention. It’s important note that appear 2-14 days after exposure virus, some remain asymptomatic carriers. If you suspect have COVID-19 been exposed it’s crucial seek advice follow public health guidelines prevent spread virus. diagnosis involves identifying presence SARS-CoV-2 virus through various methods RT-PCR testing, antigen antibody imaging techniques X-rays CT scans. Early accurate is for effective management control disease. Rapid widespread along with proper isolation contact tracing, are essential containing multifaceted approach, including vaccination, measures mask-wearing social distancing. Treatment focuses on supportive care and, in cases, antiviral medications. On-going research developing strategies mitigate its impact health.

Язык: Английский

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INFLUENCE OF COMORBIDITIES ON THE SEVERITY OF COVID-19 DOI Creative Commons

Сергей Григорьевич Щербак,

Андрей Михайлович Сарана,

Анна Юрьевна Анисенкова

и другие.

University therapeutic journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 6(1), С. 26 - 48

Опубликована: Июнь 17, 2024

Уже в начале пандемии было замечено влияние сопутствующих заболеваний на степень тяжести и исходы COVID-19. С тех пор большое внимание сосредоточено проблемах коморбидности, связанных с инфекцией SARS-CoV-2, долгосрочными последствиями Хронические заболевания, которые нарушают гомеостаз организма, делают пациентов более склонными к инфекциям. Наличие хронических ассоциировано высокой степенью COVID-19 высоким риском смерти от данной инфекции. Помимо респираторных осложнений, новая коронавирусная инфекция связана повышенным сердечно-сосудистых событий, таких как сердечные приступы, инфаркты, инсульты тромбозы. Пациенты ранее существовавшими артериальной гипертензией, сердечно-сосудистыми заболеваниями, диабетом ожирением особенно восприимчивы этим осложнениям. У пациентов, инфицированных вирусом наиболее распространенными сопутствующими хроническими влияющими развитие прогноз, являются метаболические расстройства, такие метаболический синдром, ожирение, гиперлипидемия диабет, а также сердечно-сосудистые заболевания артериальная гипертензия. Патофизиологические механизмы метаболических имеют своей основе много общего коронавирусной инфекцией. Вирус SARSCoV2 способен напрямую повреждать сердце сосудистый эндотелий вызывать системную воспалительную реакцию протромботическое состояние, усугубляют сопутствующие заболевания. многих пожилого возраста, имеются анамнезе два или Определение индивидуального вклада коморбидных факторов прогрессирования тяжелые формы важно, так предотвращение осложнений неблагоприятных событий зависит лежащих их механизмов влияния течение В этом обзоре мы представляем существующую информацию о влиянии основных Early in the pandemic, impact of comorbidities on severity and outcomes was noted. Since then, much attention has focused comorbidity issues associatedwith SARS-CoV-2 infection long-term consequences Chronic diseases that disrupt body’s homeostasis make patients more prone to infections. Having chronic isassociated with higher a risk death from In addition respiratory complications, is associated an increased cardiovascularevents such as heart attacks, myocardial infarctions, strokes thrombosis. Patients pre-existing hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity are particularly susceptible these complications. The most common comorbid infected SARSCoV- 2 coronavirus affect development prognosis metabolic disorders syndrome, obesity, hyperlipidemia well hypertension diseases. pathophysiological mechanisms have infection. virus capable directly damaging vascular endothelium inducing systemic inflammatory response prothrombotic state aggravate Many patients, especially older history two or identifying individual contribution factors progression severe forms important, since prevention complications adverse events depends underlying influence course this review, we present existing information major

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Associations between pre-existing comorbidities and in-hospital cardiovascular events and mortality among COVID-19 patients in Bangladesh: a secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study DOI Creative Commons

Farzana Islam,

Kazi Fayzus Salahin,

Abdul Wadud Chowdhury

и другие.

BMJ Open, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(8), С. e083982 - e083982

Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2024

Objective To identify the associations of in-hospital cardiovascular events and mortality with pre-existing comorbidities disease (CVD) risk factors among COVID-19 patients in Bangladesh without vaccine availability. Design A secondary analysis a prospective multicountry study. Setting Three COVID-19-designated hospitals Bangladesh. Participants Adult aged ≥18 years PCR-positive admitted between 10 October 2020 31 July 2021 at participating hospitals. Outcome measures In-hospital mortality. Main exposures Pre-existing factors. Results In 897 patients, 18.7% developed 12.6% died. After adjusting for clinical information treatment, two (excluding CVD factors) were significantly associated (adjusted (adj.) OR 2.47, 95% CI 1.24 to 4.90). Patients higher heart rate admission (adj. 1.03, 1.01 1.04) those who receiving intravenous fluids 2.13, 1.23 3.70) or antibiotics 4.54, 1.47 14.01) had odds events. The lower antiviral medications 0.31, 0.18 0.53). There no interactions other covariates models. Comorbidities not 30-day Cox regression models after treatment. within 30 days was corticosteroids HR 2.82, 1.48 5.38) treatment 0.53, 0.34 0.81). Those having increased hazard. Conclusions Clinical affected events, which subsequently patients. regardless require close monitoring

Язык: Английский

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ВИВЧЕННЯ ВПЛИВУ КОРОНАВІРУСНОЇ ХВОРОБИ НА РЕПРОДУКТИВНЕ ЗДОРОВ'Я ЧОЛОВІКІВ DOI
Serhii Tsiporenko, Olga Kovalenko

Deleted Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4 (04), С. 100 - 106

Опубликована: Дек. 30, 2024

Ключовою проблемою системи охорони здоров’я залишається відсутність ефективного та безпечного методу лікування SARS CoV-2, багато нез’ясованих питань патогенезу цього захворювання. Вивчення ролі рецепторів ангіотензин перетворювального ферменту другого типу, цитокінового шторму, дисфункції клітин ендотелію з розвитком гемолітичного мікротромбоваскуліту як патогенетичного ланцюгу COVID-19 використовується для розробки таргентної ад’ювантної терапії. Але ще не до кінця з’ясованим вплив вірусу CoV-2 на різні органи і системи, особливо при наявності коморбідної патології. До теперішнього часу недостатньо вивчено перебіг запального процесу в чоловіків хронічним запаленням урогенітального тракту. На сьогоднішній день наші знання про чоловічу репродуктивну систему вказують її крихкість, є значні зареєстровані докази того, що чоловіча репродуктивна система вразлива вірусних інфекцій. Порівняно зі здоровими чоловіками без Covid-19, ряд дослідників виявили значне збільшення запалення окислювального стресу клітинах сперми Covid-19. Цей вірус також негативно вплинув концентрацію, рухливість форму сперматозоїдів. Нашим дослідженням встановлено, шо у хворих наявністю хронічних інфекційних процесів урогенітальному тракті відмічаються зміни профілю сироватці – концентрація ряду цитокінів зазнає змін, а інших межах нормативних величин, саме: зниження концентрацій ММР-2, хемокінів фракталкіну RANTES, різке показників IL-8, МСР-1. Тривалий запальний процес статевих органах супроводжується виснаженням локальної імунної наслідком чого розвиток інфертильності. Перенесена інфекція впливає суттєвим чином рівні спермі із Підвищення вмісту патологічних форм сперматозоїдів частини пацієнтів, які перенесли коронавірусну інфекцію пояснюється можливим впливом сперматогенез неімунних факторів (гіпертермія, медикаментозне тощо).

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Novel polymer-based hydrogels of recent research in drug delivery for disease treatment related to SARS-CoV-2 virus DOI Creative Commons
Hoc Thang Nguyen, Van Phuc Nguyen,

Tran Thi Tu Nhi

и другие.

eXPRESS Polymer Letters, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 18(2), С. 160 - 192

Опубликована: Дек. 6, 2023

Polymer-based hydrogels are hydrophilic polymer networks with a remarkable capacity to absorb substantial amounts of water and biological fluids, rendering them highly attractive for drug delivery applications.The COVID-19 pandemic has acted as catalyst research innovation in the realm polymer-based delivery, particular emphasis on antiviral therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, precision respiratory system.The distinctive attributes hydrogels, such their biocompatibility, customizable release profiles, ease functionalization, establish versatile platforms development advanced systems combat not only but also spectrum other infectious diseases.This study is dedicated scruti-nizing evaluating characteristics employed treatment diseases associated SARS-CoV-2 virus.Furthermore, investigation introduces novel classification system deployed SARS-CoV-2-related diseases.Additionally, paper provides an up-to-date evaluation latest developed utilized dis-eases linked virus, based conducted through recent months 2023.

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Evaluating male sexual function and reproductive health during Omicron outbreak in China: A cross-sectional study DOI Open Access
Jinbo Chen,

Jiatong Xiao,

Bolong Liu

и другие.

Authorea (Authorea), Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Май 27, 2023

Our aim was to estimate changes in sexual function and semen quality men recovering from infection since the Omicron pandemic started China late 2022. We collected 1540 questionnaires assessed male before acute phase after by using International Index of Erectile Function-5, Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool, Arizona Sexual Experience Scale. also analysis results 247 patients. During infection, proportion erectile dysfunction significantly higher than but ejaculatory not altered; In addition, showed significant difference concentration, activity PR a+b sperm forward movement compared pre-infection. can affect as well experience patients phase. The risk factors for decreased due included body temperature anxiety during infection.

Язык: Английский

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