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Juhásová Ľ, Königová A, Molnár L, Major P, Králová-Hromadová I, Čisovská Bazsalovicsová E. First record of Cathaemasia hians (Trematoda: Cathaemasiidae) in a new bird host, the Eastern Imperial Eagle ( Aquila heliaca). Helminthologia 2023; 60:380-384. [PMID: 38222488 PMCID: PMC10787629 DOI: 10.2478/helm-2023-0032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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An injured young individual of the Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca; Accipitridae) from the Protected Bird Area "Medzibodrožie" in the south-eastern Slovakia was subjected to the complete clinical examination at the Clinic for Birds and Exotic Animals of the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy. Adult trematodes were isolated from the pharynx of the eagle after oesophagoscopy. The morphological and molecular identification of the flukes confirmed a trematode Cathaemasia hians (Cathaemasiidae), the obligate parasite of black storks (Ciconia nigra) and white storks (Ciconia ciconia). This finding represents the first documented case of C. hians in new bird host species and indicates broader spectrum of definitive hosts of the fluke.
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- Ľ Juhásová
- Institute of Parasitology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Hlinkova 3, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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- Institute of Parasitology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Hlinkova 3, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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- Clinic for Birds and Exotic Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 041 81 Košice, Slovakia
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- Clinic for Birds and Exotic Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 041 81 Košice, Slovakia
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- Institute of Parasitology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Hlinkova 3, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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Kottferová L, Molnár L, Major P, Sesztáková E, Kuzyšinová K, Vrabec V, Kottferová J. Hedgehog Dermatophytosis: Understanding Trichophyton erinacei Infection in Pet Hedgehogs and Its Implications for Human Health. J Fungi (Basel) 2023; 9:1132. [PMID: 38132733 PMCID: PMC10744110 DOI: 10.3390/jof9121132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Pet hedgehogs, which are increasingly favoured companions, have garnered attention due to their potential as carriers of zoonotic diseases. These small insectivorous mammals, native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, are commonly kept as pets. The encroachment of humans into hedgehog habitats has brought these animals closer to people, raising concerns about disease transmission. This article reviews the current knowledge regarding zoonotic disease associated with pet hedgehogs, with a particular focus on mycotic infections caused by Trichophyton erinacei. Data from various regions and hedgehog species are synthesised to assess the significance of pet hedgehogs as potential reservoirs and transmitters of zoonotic pathogens. Our study highlights the importance of understanding the health risks associated with pet hedgehogs and underscores the need for continued research to mitigate zoonotic disease transmission from these potentially disease-carrying companions.
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- Lucia Kottferová
- Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 04181 Košice, Slovakia; (L.K.); (L.M.); (E.S.); (K.K.); (V.V.)
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- Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 04181 Košice, Slovakia; (L.K.); (L.M.); (E.S.); (K.K.); (V.V.)
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- Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 04181 Košice, Slovakia; (L.K.); (L.M.); (E.S.); (K.K.); (V.V.)
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- Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 04181 Košice, Slovakia; (L.K.); (L.M.); (E.S.); (K.K.); (V.V.)
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- Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 04181 Košice, Slovakia; (L.K.); (L.M.); (E.S.); (K.K.); (V.V.)
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- Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 04181 Košice, Slovakia; (L.K.); (L.M.); (E.S.); (K.K.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Public Veterinary Medicine and Animal Welfare, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 04181 Košice, Slovakia;
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Kottferová L, Molnár L, Čonková E, Major P, Sesztáková E, Szarková A, Slivková M, Kottferová J. Fungal Flora in Asymptomatic Pet Guinea Pigs and Rabbits. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12182387. [PMID: 36139247 PMCID: PMC9495200 DOI: 10.3390/ani12182387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Small mammals hider a wide number of saprophytic fungi associated with dermatophytosis in young or immunocompromised humans. This raises the possibility of potential zoonotic transmission of dermatophytes in animals from pet shops. Therefore, it is recommended that routine fungal diagnostic testing in pet guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) and rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus) be carried out, to detect potential zoonotic fungi. The almost complete lack of cutaneous lesions in many cases associated with the presence of such a dermatophyte on healthy mammals may increase the risk of zoonotic transmission. This study identifies the most common fungal species that occur on the skin in guinea pigs and rabbits and determines the rate of asymptomatic carriers in healthy pet animals. Abstract Fungal skin diseases are well-recognized diseases with public health implications. The study provides a comprehensive overview and aims to determine the rate of positive fungal cultures to identify the most common fungal species in guinea pigs and rabbits and to determine the rate of asymptomatic carriers in healthy pet animals. This knowledge is essential for understanding disease transmission dynamics and epidemiological situation problems. A total of 167 animals (64 rabbits and 103 guinea pigs) were investigated in this study. The fungi of the genus Penicillium, Rhizopus, Mucor, Cladosporium, and Aspergillus were the most common in the examined animals, and they were isolated from 162 (97%) of the animals enrolled. No fungal growth was observed in 5 animals. In 15 cases (8.98%), we found pathogenic zoonotic dermatophytes (Trichophyton mentagrophytes), which caused several health problems in two humans in contact with affected animals. This study presents the prevalence of fungal flora in pet guinea pigs and rabbits in Slovakia.
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- Lucia Kottferová
- Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 04181 Košice, Slovakia
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- Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 04181 Košice, Slovakia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +421-908477082
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 04181 Košice, Slovakia
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- Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 04181 Košice, Slovakia
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- Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 04181 Košice, Slovakia
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- Small Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 04181 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Public Veterinary Medicine and Animal Welfare, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 04181 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Public Veterinary Medicine and Animal Welfare, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 04181 Košice, Slovakia
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Molnár L, Königová A, Pleva L, Ciberej J, Kuzyšinová K, Major P, Vrabec V, Kottferová L, Petrillová M, Várady M. Cage trapping and field anaesthesia of brown bears as part of nuisance bear management. Acta Vet Hung 2022. [PMID: 35895536 DOI: 10.1556/004.2022.00012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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The population and distribution of the European brown bear (Ursus arctos) in Slovakia are expanding as bears were observed beyond the southern border of the country in Hungary. This study presents the authors' experience with field anaesthesia of wild brown bears trapped in a custom-made container trap and of free-ranging individuals. A total of 25 bears were captured and translocated using a specially designed metal cage trap. The study compared the effectiveness of three anaesthetic protocols in managing both free-ranging and trapped bears. For juveniles, or small adults up to 70 kg body weight (BW), ketamine-xylazine mixture was used at doses of 3.0-4.0 mg kg-1 ketamine and 1.0-1.5 mg kg-1 xylazine BW. The immobilisation of free-ranging bears, which are usually attracted by municipal solid garbage, was performed remotely using PneuDart darts with 2-3 ml of anaesthetics. For this purpose, tiletamine-zolazepam-detomidine (T-Z-D) was preferred at a dose of 1.7-2.5 (T) mg kg-1, 1.7-2.5 (Z) mg kg-1, and 0.1-0.2 (D) mg kg-1 BW. Induction time was from 7 to 18 min post darting with the average of 12.04 min. The same combination was applied to bears trapped in a container trap, with anaesthesia lasting from 40 to 150 min. If T-Z-D was used, no further anaesthetic was needed. In all cases, anaesthesia was antagonised by atipamezole at a dose of 0.15-0.225 mg kg-1 BW. Atipamezole was injected at a half dose intramuscularly and a half dose subcutaneously at the time when the palpebral reflex reappeared and the bear was able to move his tongue. It was shown that the T-Z-D mixture is a safe, low-volume anaesthetic darting protocol that is reversible, has minimal adverse effects on physiological parameters, and has a sufficient duration. The results can be used to manage large carnivore populations in the Carpathian region.
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- Ladislav Molnár
- 1 Clinic for Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia
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- 2 Institute of Parasitology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Košice, Slovakia
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- 4 Department of Breeding and Diseases of Animals, Fish and Bees, Ecology and Cynology, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia
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- 1 Clinic for Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia
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- 1 Clinic for Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia
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- 1 Clinic for Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia
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- 1 Clinic for Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia
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- 5 Department of General Competencies, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia
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- 2 Institute of Parasitology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Košice, Slovakia
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Kottferová L, Molnár L, Major P, Toporčák J, Mesárčová L, Kottferová J, Szarková A. Removal of foreign bodies from the proventriculus in a young golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos). Acta Vet Hung 2021; 69:298-302. [PMID: 34520389 DOI: 10.1556/004.2021.00035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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This paper presents a clinical case report of a golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) with foreign bodies (stones) in its proventriculus. The case deals with the identification, management and removal of foreign objects identified in the gastrointestinal tract. A surgical removal by proventriculotomy under general anaesthesia was attempted. The surgery and the recovery were uneventful, and the follow-up after six months revealed no complications. To the best of our knowledge, there are no other reports of successful foreign body removal by proventriculotomy in the golden eagle.
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- Lucia Kottferová
- 1 Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, Košice, Slovakia
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- 1 Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, Košice, Slovakia
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- 1 Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, Košice, Slovakia
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- 1 Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, Košice, Slovakia
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- 2 Department of Public Veterinary Medicine and Animal Welfare, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia
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- 2 Department of Public Veterinary Medicine and Animal Welfare, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia
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- 3 Small Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia
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Vattay B, Nagy A, Apor A, Kolossváry M, Manouras A, Molnár L, Vecsey-Nagy M, Boussoussou M, Bartykowszki A, Jermendy Á, Maurovich-Horvat P, Merkely B, Szilveszter B. Impaired Left Atrial Strain At Discharge After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVI) Is Associated With Reverse Remodelling Of The Left Ventricle But Not The Left Atrium. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcct.2021.06.220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Bielik B, Molnár L, Vrabec V, Andrášiová R, Maruščáková IC, Nemcová R, Toporčák J, Mudroňová D. Biofilm-forming lactic acid bacteria of honey bee origin intended for potential probiotic use. Acta Vet Hung 2021; 68:345-353. [PMID: 33496680 DOI: 10.1556/004.2020.00057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Scientists around the world are focusing their interest on the use of probiotics in honey bees as an alternative method of prophylaxis against causative agents of both American and European foulbrood. In our study we tested inhibitory activity against Paenibacillus larvae and the biofilm formation activity by various lactic acid bacteria isolated from honey bee guts or fresh pollen samples in the presence of different sugars added to the cultivation media. In addition, we tested the probiotic effect of a newly selected Apilactobacillus kunkeei V18 in an in situ experiment in bee colonies. We found antibacterial activity against P. larvae in four isolates. Biofilm formation activity of varying intensity was noted in six of the seven isolates in the presence of different sugars. The strongest biofilm formation (OD570 ≥ 1) was noted in A. kunkeei V18 in the presence of fructose; moreover, this isolate strongly inhibited the growth of P. larvae under laboratory conditions. Inhibition of P. larvae and Melissococcus plutonius by A. kunkeei V18 in situ was confirmed in a pilot study.
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- Bohumil Bielik
- 1Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- 1Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- 1Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- 2Department of Epizootiology and Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- 3Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 041 81, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- 3Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 041 81, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- 1Clinic of Birds, Exotic and Free Living Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovak Republic
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- 3Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Komenského 73, 041 81, Košice, Slovak Republic
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Molnár L, Königová A, Major P, Vasilková Z, Tomková M, Várady M. Seasonal Pattern of Prevalence and Excretion of Eggs of Baylisascaris transfuga in the Brown Bear ( Ursus arctos). Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10122428. [PMID: 33353114 PMCID: PMC7767011 DOI: 10.3390/ani10122428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The main goal of this study was to monitor the seasonal dynamics of faecal egg counts (FEC) expressed as eggs per gram (EPG) and intensity of excretion of the egg nematode Baylisascaris transfuga in the European brown bear over three years. The number of nematode eggs in the faecal samples began to rise in the spring and peaked in the autumn throughout the study period. Presence of nematode eggs in the samples was also observed in the winter season. Of the environmental factors, the seasonal dynamics and intensity of the infection were most influenced by temperature, while humidity and mean precipitation did not affect it. Increasing mean temperatures during the winter and short or no hibernation together with the presence of B. transfuga infection may negatively affect the health of infected bears. Due to the zoonotic potential of the parasite and the increased occurrence of bears in the vicinity of human dwellings, the dissemination of propagative stages may also pose a threat to human health. Abstract The seasonal dynamics of the prevalence, abundance, and mean intensity of egg excretion by the nematode parasite Baylisascaris transfuga in the European brown bear (Ursus arctos) were monitored relative to environmental factors (mean temperature, humidity, and temperature) over three years. The prevalence, abundance, and mean intensity of egg excretion tended to increase from spring to autumn throughout the monitoring period. The seasonal prevalence (84.2–90.6%), abundance (470.2–545.3 eggs per gramme (EPG) of faeces), mean intensity of excretion (558.3–602.1 EPG), and number of eggs (1150 EPG) were highest in autumn. The prevalence of eggs (up to 48.5%), abundance (37.8–60.6 EPG), and mean intensity of excretion (94.4–125.0 EPG) were high in winter, despite the period of hibernation. The seasonal dynamics of B. transfuga abundance in bears, the mean temperature between spring and autumn, and the seasonal trend of increase in intensity of egg excretion with temperature from winter to summer were interrelated. Abundance differed significantly between winter and autumn, spring and autumn, and summer and autumn (p < 0.0001) in all years and between spring and summer in 2016 (p < 0.005), 2017 (p < 0.05). B. transfuga abundance differed significantly between the seasons over the three years only in spring (p ≤ 0.0001).
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- Ladislav Molnár
- Clinic for Birds and Exotic Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia; (L.M.); (P.M.)
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- Institute of Parasitology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia; (Z.V.); (M.V.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +421-55-6334455
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- Clinic for Birds and Exotic Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia; (L.M.); (P.M.)
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- Institute of Parasitology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia; (Z.V.); (M.V.)
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- Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute, Ďumbierska 26, 041 17 Košice, Slovakia;
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- Institute of Parasitology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia; (Z.V.); (M.V.)
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Pošiváková T, Švajlenka J, Pošivák J, Pokorádi J, Hromada R, Korim P, Molnár L. The Influence of Age on the Activity of Selected Biochemical Parameters of the Mouflon ( Ovis musimon L.). Animals (Basel) 2019; 9:ani9050242. [PMID: 31096641 PMCID: PMC6562895 DOI: 10.3390/ani9050242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Revised: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Blood analyses can be used to assess the health and physiological conditions of wild animals and may provide a precise picture of disease, habitat quality, and other environmental factors. The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between the age and the selected biochemical parameters of the female mouflon (Ovis musimon L.). This study creates a possible reference range of biochemical parameter concentrations in mouflon and aims to extend the knowledge of this wild game species within our geographical region. There have not been many studies dealing with this issue in our geographical region. A total of 57 female mouflons aged between 1 and 6 years (1-3 years n = 32, 4-6 years n = 25) and in good physical condition, with an average live weight between 32 and 40 kg were included in the research experiment between the two years. A total of 15 selected biochemical parameters were analyzed. Using statistical analysis, we noticed significant effects of age on almost three-quarters of analyzed biochemical parameters. A statistically significant correlation was observed between age and the parameters of glucose, alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, bilirubin, cholesterol, creatinine, high-density lipoprotein, calcium, triglycerides, and urea. An evaluation of the European mouflon's biochemical parameters during the whole year may be a reliable method for judging a herd's condition, diagnosing medical disorders, and preventing the etiology of their occurrence. An analysis of biochemical parameters tells us about the functioning of individual organs as well as the animals' metabolism. Knowledge of the values of blood parameters is of special importance because they allow us to gather more information on mouflons.
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- Terézia Pošiváková
- Department of the Environment, Veterinary Legislation and Economy, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy of Košice, Komenského 73, 041 81 Košice, Slovakia.
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- Department of Construction Technology and Management, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Košice, Vysokoškolská 4, 042 00 Košice, Slovakia.
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- Clinic for ruminants, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy of Kosice, Komenského 73, 041 81 Košice, Slovak Republic.
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- Department of the Environment, Veterinary Legislation and Economy, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy of Košice, Komenského 73, 041 81 Košice, Slovakia.
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- Department of the Environment, Veterinary Legislation and Economy, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy of Košice, Komenského 73, 041 81 Košice, Slovakia.
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- Clinic for birds and exotic animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy of Kosice, Komenského 73, 041 81 Košice, Slovak Republic.
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Current trends in environmental care are characterised by the principles of comprehensiveness, integration, interdisciplinarity and transregionality. It is in this spirit that the methodological, legislative and economic instruments develop, and this whole trend is referred to using the term 'environmental management'. Environmental management constitutes a set of technical instruments and methods for managing the environment, based upon an identification of the environmental aspects of products, activities and services of any type of organisation, with the aim to adopt and implement effective proactive measures to reduce their negative impact on the environment. These measures, along with their level, relate to an organisation's possibilities, the market's pressure on it, and primarily with the organisation's management's awareness, maturity and ability to anticipate the introduction of stricter requirements. Environmental management, in the industrial production and service sectors, is one of the the most effective instruments for achieving the priority goal, which is to minimise the negative impact of production activities on the individual elements of the environment as part of the global trend of reducing the negative impact of human activity on the environment. The objective of this article is to indicate possibilities to improve the environment through the basic principles and techniques of integrated environmental management.
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- Terézia Pošiváková
- University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, Republic of Slovakia.
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- Department of the Environment, Veterinary Legislation and Economy, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, Republic of Slovakia.
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- Department of the Environment, Veterinary Legislation and Economy, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, Republic of Slovakia.
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- Department of the Environment, Veterinary Legislation and Economy, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, Republic of Slovakia.
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- University Hospital L. Pasteur Kosice, I. Internal Clinic, Kosice, Republic of Slovakia
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Dolinská S, Drutovič D, Mlynárčik P, Königová A, Molnár L, Dolinská MU, Štrkolcová G, Várady M. Molecular evidence of infection with air sac nematodes in the great tit (Parus major) and the captive-bred gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus). Parasitol Res 2018; 117:3851-3856. [PMID: 30244427 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-018-6091-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
Serratospiculiasis is a parasitic disease caused by filariid nematodes of the genus Serratospiculum that parasitise the air sacs of various species of falcons, bald eagles and Cooper's hawks around the world. An infection with Serratospiculum was recently confirmed in a nonspecific host, the great tit, in Slovakia. Parasitic material from this host was fixed for molecular analysis. Nematode found in the air sacs from a captive-bred gyrfalcon was also stored. Analysis of small subunit (18S) ribosomal DNA (18S rDNA) gene indicated that sequences from Serratospiculum sp. and Serratospiculoides amaculata were closely related to a reference sequence from Serratospiculum tendo, in agreement with morphology. This study is the first to generate molecular data and infer the phylogenetic position of S. amaculata as the first representative of the genus Serratospiculoides.
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- Saskia Dolinská
- Institute of Parasitology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Košice, Slovakia
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- Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Liběchov, Czech Republic
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Parasitology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Košice, Slovakia
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- Clinic for Birds and Exotic Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Epizootiology and Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia
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- Institute of Parasitology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Košice, Slovakia.
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Abdelmegeid MK, Kutasi O, Nassiff MN, Wirth K, Bodai E, Farrag F, Molnár L, Szenci O. Radiographic assessment of pulmonary fluid clearance and lung aeration in newborn calves delivered by elective Caesarean section. Reprod Domest Anim 2017; 52:939-944. [PMID: 28560819 DOI: 10.1111/rda.12998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2016] [Accepted: 04/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The aim of this study was to develop a radiographic standard for the assessment of pulmonary fluid clearance and lung aeration in newborn calves. Caesarean-delivered mature calves (n = 9) underwent lung assessment by thoracic radiography as well as arterial and venous blood gas analysis within the first 30 min, 1, 2, 3, 6, 12 and 24 hr after birth. The results indicated that newborn calves delivered by elective Caesarean section suffered from a physiological combined respiratory and metabolic acidosis with the dominance of respiratory acidosis, and an improvement in these conditions was recorded within 24 hr after birth. Concerning the radiographic results, clear lung fields, improvement in lung expansion, air content of the lung and absence of lung opacification occurred within 24 hr of birth. Furthermore, the ventral lung quadrant showed an improvement in radiographic opacification and lung expansion earlier than the dorsal lung regions. The findings of this study support the potential role of thoracic radiography in the assessment of pulmonary fluid clearance and lung aeration in newborn calves.
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- M K Abdelmegeid
- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Clinic for Large Animals, Szent István University, Üllő - Dóra major, Hungary.,Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt
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- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Clinic for Large Animals, Szent István University, Üllő - Dóra major, Hungary.,MTA-SZIE Large Animal Clinical Research Group, Üllő - Dóra major, Hungary
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt
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- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Clinic for Large Animals, Szent István University, Üllő - Dóra major, Hungary
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- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Clinic for Large Animals, Szent István University, Üllő - Dóra major, Hungary
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt
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- MTA-SZIE Large Animal Clinical Research Group, Üllő - Dóra major, Hungary
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- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Clinic for Large Animals, Szent István University, Üllő - Dóra major, Hungary.,MTA-SZIE Large Animal Clinical Research Group, Üllő - Dóra major, Hungary
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Neuhoff I, Szilágyi S, Molnár L, Osztheimer I, Zima E, Dan GA, Merkely B, Gellér L. Transseptal Leftventricular Endocardial Pacing is an Alternative Technique in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. One Year Experience in a High Volume Center. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 54:121-8. [PMID: 27352441 DOI: 10.1515/rjim-2016-0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In patients receiving cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), failure rate to implant the left ventricular (LV) lead by the traditional trans-venous approach is 4-8%. Surgical epicardial implantation is considered as an alternative, but this technique is not without morbidity. Evidence from case documentation and from small trial batches demonstrated the viability of endocardial LV lead implantation where surgical epicardial lead placement is not applicable. MATERIAL AND METHODS Four patients were implanted with endocardial LV lead using the transseptal atrial approach after unsuccessful transvenous implantation. Implantation of an endocardial active fixation LV leads was successful in all patients with stable electrical parameters immediately after implantation and over the follow-up period. All patients received anticoagulation therapy in order to target the international normalized ratio of 2.5-3.5 and have not experienced any thromboembolic, hemorrhagic events, or infection. RESULTS Follow-up echocardiography indicated significant improvement of LV systolic function (24 + 4.9 to 32 + 5.1 %, P = 0.023) with a notable improvement of the functional status. CONCLUSIONS Endocardial left ventricular lead implantation can be a valuable and safe alternative technique to enable LV stimulation in high surgical risk patients where standard coronary sinus implant is unsuccessful.
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Gyöngyösi Z, Molnár L, Fülesdi B. Cerebral oxigen saturation and middle cerebral artery flow velocity changes during carotid endarterectomy. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2016. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2016.03.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Szenci O, Sassi G, Fodor L, Molnár L, Szelényi Z, Tibold J, Mádl I, Egyed L. Co-infection with Bovine Herpesvirus 4 and Histophilus somni Significantly Extends the Service Period in Dairy Cattle with Purulent Vaginal Discharge. Reprod Domest Anim 2015; 51:143-9. [PMID: 26690881 DOI: 10.1111/rda.12658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2015] [Accepted: 11/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of Bovine Herpesvirus 4 (BoHV-4) and Histophilus (H.) somni on fertility rate of cows in a Hungarian Holstein-Friesian dairy herd with purulent vaginal discharge (PVD). Non-pregnant cows (n = 188) with mature corpus luteum were treated with cloprostenol and 3 days later if they did not show oestrus, were examined by rectal palpation. Animals showing PVD (n = 60/31.9%/) and 14 controls with normal vaginal discharge (Score 0) were randomly selected and further examined by ultrasonography and blood samples were collected for detecting BoHV-4 DNA and transcervical guarded swabs were collected from the uterus for bacteriological examination. Although the majority of the examined animals were infected with BoHV-4 and H. somni including the control animals as well, in group of animals with PVD score 3, fewer animals became pregnant and the duration between the first treatment to pregnancy was significantly extended. Based on these clinical and comparative data, our results confirm that these two microorganisms together may impair important reproductive parameters which may cause large economic losses to dairy farms.
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- O Szenci
- MTA-SZIE Large Animal Clinical Research Group, Üllő-Dóra major, Hungary.,Department and Clinic for Production Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Szent István University, Üllő-Dóra major, Hungary
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- Department and Clinic for Production Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Szent István University, Üllő-Dóra major, Hungary
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- Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Szent István University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department and Clinic for Production Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Szent István University, Üllő-Dóra major, Hungary
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- MTA-SZIE Large Animal Clinical Research Group, Üllő-Dóra major, Hungary.,Department and Clinic for Production Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Szent István University, Üllő-Dóra major, Hungary
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- Agroproduct Zrt, Pápa, Hungary
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- Agricultural Research Center, Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
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Königová A, Hrčková G, Molnár L, Major P, Várady M. Cathaemasia hians infection in Black stork in Slovakia: morphological and histopathological study. Helminthologia 2015. [DOI: 10.1515/helmin-2015-0050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Summary
Cathaemasia hians is an obligate trematode parasite of Black storks that are on the List of protected birds in Europe. In the present study, adult trematodes were isolated from the Black stork post mortem and morphological study revealed C. hians species. In total, 10 worms were found in the oesophagus and the ventriculus of the bird. Histopathological examination of the tissue samples of oesophagus, proventriculus and ventriculus was performed on paraffin sections using a set of staining procedures. The sporadic lesions were seen in the tela submucosa of oesophagus containing connective tissue mast cells, eosinophils and heterophils and some foci were surrounded by the fibrous tissue. In addition, a few inflammatory nodules had larval-like material inside, probably being of the same species. There were no visible morphological alterations in the epithelial layer of lamina propria mucosae of proventriculus, rich in goblet cells as well as in the tela submucosa. Majority of trematodes were localized in the ventriculus, where the lamina propria mucosae was damaged or disrupted sporadically. In these sites, in the tela submucosa, a various food-originated inorganic/organic material and eggs of C. hians were deposited, stimulating a weak inflammatory response. Nodules containing larvae were not observed in any of ventriculus tissue layers. This study demonstrated, for the first time, infection with adults of C. hians trematode in the Black stork nesting in Slovakia. The presence of larvae and eggs in the tissues of the upper gastrointestinal tract of bird was associated with mild inflammatory response but feeding behaviour of adult worms in the ventriculus probably contributed to the enhanced susceptibility of the lamina propria mucosae to mechanical damage by inorganic material. Although larval stages have not yet been documented in the intermediate hosts in Slovakia, our report indicates that the life cycle of C. hians might occur in Central Europe.
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- A. Königová
- Department of Experimental Pharmacology, Institute of Parasitology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Hlinkova 3, Košice, 04001, Slovakia
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- Department of Experimental Pharmacology, Institute of Parasitology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Hlinkova 3, Košice, 04001, Slovakia
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- Clinic for Birds and Exotic Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy Komenského 73, 041 81, Košice, Slovakia
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- Clinic for Birds and Exotic Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy Komenského 73, 041 81, Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Experimental Pharmacology, Institute of Parasitology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Hlinkova 3, Košice, 04001, Slovakia
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Plachy E, Benkő JM, Kolláth Z, Szabó R, Molnár L. Dynamical investigation of modulated KeplerRR Lyrae stars. EPJ Web of Conferences 2015. [DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/201510106053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Molnár L, Plachy E, Szabó R, Benkő JM. Classical variables in the era of space photometric missions. EPJ Web of Conferences 2015. [DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/201510106047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Mudroňová D, Kožár M, Molnár L, Trbolová A. Viability and discrimination of avian peripheral blood mononuclear cells and thrombocytes intended for improvement of wound healing in birds. Acta Vet Hung 2014; 62:334-9. [PMID: 25038952 DOI: 10.1556/avet.2014.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Birds often suffer from skin injuries of different aetiology. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is successfully used for improvement of wound healing in humans and in some mammalian species (e.g. horses, dogs and cats), but experience with its application in avian patients has not yet been published. Therefore, the aim of this study was to test a quick method for the counting of isolated avian platelets and mononuclear leukocytes and to find an appropriate carrier for their application to the wounds of birds. It seems that flow cytometry can be used for the quick counting of isolated cells and the discrimination of thrombocytes, lymphocytes and eventually monocytes or debris. Of the tested gels and sponges routinely used for improvement of wound healing, a gelatin sponge (Gelaspon®) providing the highest numbers and viability of isolated cells proved to be the best carrier.
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- Dagmar Mudroňová
- 1 University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy Komenského 73 04 81 Košice Slovak Republic
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- 1 University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy Komenského 73 04 81 Košice Slovak Republic
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- 1 University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy Komenského 73 04 81 Košice Slovak Republic
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- 1 University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy Komenského 73 04 81 Košice Slovak Republic
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Vaskó A, Siró P, László I, Szatmári S, Molnár L, Fülesdi B, Molnár C. Assessment of cerebral tissue oxygen saturation in septic patients during acetazolamide provocation - a near infrared spectroscopy study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 101:32-9. [PMID: 24631793 DOI: 10.1556/aphysiol.101.2014.1.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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UNLABELLED Sepsis-associated encephalopathy is a multifactorially determined process of the brain parenchyma. Among other factors, vasogenic causes have been shown to play a role in its development. The aim of the present work was to assess whether cerebral tissue oxygen saturation is influenced by administration of acetazolamide in septic patients compared to controls. PATIENTS AND METHODS 15 patients with severe sepsis and 10 healthy controls were studied. Cerebral oxygen saturation was assessed by INVOS 51 OOC Cerebral Oxymeter (NIRS) before and after administration of 15 mg/kg BW acetazolamide in both groups. RESULTS The maximal rise that has been found in the partial pressure of CO(2) in the arterial blood of septic patients after administration of acetazolamide was from 35 ± 5 mmHg to 41.1 ± 6.3 mmHg. For the partial pressure of O(2) the observed increase was from 123.7 ± 47.1 mmHg to 139.9 ± 49 mmHg. Vasodilatory stimulus resulted in a similar maximal increase in cerebral oxygen saturation in septic patients and in controls (8.9 ± 6.5% for septic patients and 9.2 ± 4.6% for healthy persons, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Cerebral vasoreactivity to acetazolamide is preserved in patients with severe sepsis.
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- A Vaskó
- University of Debrecen Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Health and Medical Science Centre Nagyerdei krt. 98 H-4032 Debrecen Hungary
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- University of Debrecen Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Health and Medical Science Centre Nagyerdei krt. 98 H-4032 Debrecen Hungary
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- University of Debrecen Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Health and Medical Science Centre Nagyerdei krt. 98 H-4032 Debrecen Hungary
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- University of Debrecen Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Health and Medical Science Centre Nagyerdei krt. 98 H-4032 Debrecen Hungary
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- University of Debrecen Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Health and Medical Science Centre Nagyerdei krt. 98 H-4032 Debrecen Hungary
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- University of Debrecen Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Health and Medical Science Centre Nagyerdei krt. 98 H-4032 Debrecen Hungary
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- University of Debrecen Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Health and Medical Science Centre Nagyerdei krt. 98 H-4032 Debrecen Hungary
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Tőke ER, Lőrincz O, Csiszovszki Z, Somogyi E, Felföldi G, Molnár L, Szipőcs R, Kolonics A, Malissen B, Lori F, Trocio J, Bakare N, Horkay F, Romani N, Tripp CH, Stoitzner P, Lisziewicz J. Exploitation of Langerhans cells for in vivo DNA vaccine delivery into the lymph nodes. Gene Ther 2014; 21:566-74. [PMID: 24694539 DOI: 10.1038/gt.2014.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2013] [Revised: 01/19/2014] [Accepted: 02/17/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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There is no clinically available cancer immunotherapy that exploits Langerhans cells (LCs), the epidermal precursors of dendritic cells (DCs) that are the natural agent of antigen delivery. We developed a DNA formulation with a polymer and obtained synthetic 'pathogen-like' nanoparticles that preferentially targeted LCs in epidermal cultures. These nanoparticles applied topically under a patch-elicited robust immune responses in human subjects. To demonstrate the mechanism of action of this novel vaccination strategy in live animals, we assembled a high-resolution two-photon laser scanning-microscope. Nanoparticles applied on the native skin poorly penetrated and poorly induced LC motility. The combination of nanoparticle administration and skin treatment was essential both for efficient loading the vaccine into the epidermis and for potent activation of the LCs to migrate into the lymph nodes. LCs in the epidermis picked up nanoparticles and accumulated them in the nuclear region demonstrating an effective nuclear DNA delivery in vivo. Tissue distribution studies revealed that the majority of the DNA was targeted to the lymph nodes. Preclinical toxicity of the LC-targeting DNA vaccine was limited to mild and transient local erythema caused by the skin treatment. This novel, clinically proven LC-targeting DNA vaccine platform technology broadens the options on DC-targeting vaccines to generate therapeutic immunity against cancer.
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- E R Tőke
- Genetic Immunity Kft, H-1045 Budapest, Hungary
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- Genetic Immunity Kft, H-1045 Budapest, Hungary
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- Genetic Immunity Kft, H-1045 Budapest, Hungary
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- Genetic Immunity Kft, H-1045 Budapest, Hungary
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- Genetic Immunity Kft, H-1045 Budapest, Hungary
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- 1] Wigner RCP of HAS, H-1121 Budapest, Hungary [2] R&D Ultrafast Lasers Ltd, H-1539 Budapest, Hungary
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- 1] Wigner RCP of HAS, H-1121 Budapest, Hungary [2] R&D Ultrafast Lasers Ltd, H-1539 Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre d'Immunologie de Marseille-Luminy, INSERM U1104, CNRS UMR7280, Aix Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Research Institute for Genetic and Human Therapy (RIGHT), Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Research Institute for Genetic and Human Therapy (RIGHT), Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Research Institute for Genetic and Human Therapy (RIGHT), Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Section on Tissue Biophysics and Biomimetics, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria
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Dolinská M, Königová A, Letková V, Molnár L, Várady M. Detection of ivermectin resistance by a larval development test--back to the past or a step forward? Vet Parasitol 2013; 198:154-8. [PMID: 23993637 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2013.07.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2012] [Revised: 06/20/2013] [Accepted: 07/31/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of the larval development test for the detection of ivermectin (IVM) resistance in Haemonchus contortus of sheep. Single infections with 5000 third-stage larvae of five resistant and two susceptible isolates of H. contortus were given to sheep. Fecal samples were collected four times during patency, and the micro-agar version of the larval development test (MALDT) was performed. Three macrocyclic lactone drugs (IVM, eprinomectin and IVM aglycone) were tested. The results of the tests are presented as LC50 and LC99 values. The MALDT was well able to distinguish between susceptible and resistant isolates. Resistance factors (RF) for the LC99 values were generally higher than those obtained by comparing LC50 values. The highly resistant isolates were readily distinguishable from the susceptible isolates, particularly when using IVM aglycone and eprinomectin, with RFs above 20.
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- M Dolinská
- Institute of Parasitology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Hlinkova 3, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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Skin defects are a frequent problem in avian clinical practice. They require rapid and effective therapy due to the absence of available skin around the skin defects and desiccation of the surrounding tissue. Within the period of one year, between March 2010 and April 2011, several specimens of eastern imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca) were treated at the Clinic of Exotic and Free-Living Animals of the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice. Three of them (cases 1, 2 and 3) had damaged skin on their limbs. The skin defects presented in these patients required surgical treatment by a vascularised skin flap. Acceptance of the skin flap on the entire recipient site was seen in all three patients. Complete healing, as well as functioning of the damaged sites were observed within two months from the surgery. Using surgical treatment in case of extensive skin damages, as well as skin damages in hardly accessible locations, helps to prevent a number of complications associated with the management of the treatment of open wounds. The given method appears suitable also due to a better cosmetic effect and lower degree of stress to the patients.
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- M Kožár
- Clinic of Small Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Košice, 041 81, Slovakia.
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Ostoros G, Sárosi V, Losonczy G, Strausz J, Tolnay E, Molnár L. Effectiveness of Erlotinib Treatment in K-Ras Wild Type Lung Adenocarcinomas –Results of a Hungarian Observational Cohort Study (Motivate). Ann Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0923-7534(20)33906-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Szilágyi S, Merkely B, Molnár L, Zima E, Osztheimer I, Végh EM, Gellér L. CRT implantation: Lead stabilization using coronary sinus side branch stenting. Interv Med Appl Sci 2011. [DOI: 10.1556/imas.3.2011.3.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objective
We describe a method to stabilize CS lead position using stent implantation in a CS side branch to anchor the electrode to the wall of the vein, in cases of intraoperative or postoperative lead dislocation, unstable lead position and phrenic nerve stimulation (PNS).
Methods
403 patients were treated with stenting. After finding the desired lead position bare metal coronary stent was introduced via another guide wire, but in the same CS sheath. The stent was deposited 5–35 mm proximal to the tip of the electrode with a pressure of 6 to 14 atmospheres.
Results
Mechanical damage of the CS side branch or pericardial effusion was not observed. During follow-up (median 39, 23–48, max. 82 months) re-operation was necessary in only two patients because of high pacing threshold, while repositioning with ablation catheter was performed in 7 cases because of PNS. Impedance measurements did not suggest lead insulation failure. Transvenous extraction of stented CS leads was successful after 3, 18 and 49 months, while 4 leads were extracted easily during heart transplantation.
Conclusion
Stent implantation to stabilize CS lead position seems to be effective and safe for the prevention and treatment of CS lead dislocation in special cases.
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- Sz. Szilágyi
- 1 Heart Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 1 Heart Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- 2 Heart Center, Semmelweis University, Városmajor u. 68, H-1122, Budapest, Hungary
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- 1 Heart Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 1 Heart Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 1 Heart Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 1 Heart Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 1 Heart Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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Agócs A, Alfaro R, Barnaföldi G, Bellwied R, Bencze G, Berényi D, Boldizsár L, Cuautle E, De Cataldo G, Di Bari D, Di Mauro A, Dominguez I, Futó E, García E, Hamar G, Harris J, Harton A, Kovács L, Lévai P, Lipusz C, Markert C, Martinengo P, Martinez M, Mastromarco M, Mayani D, Molnár L, Nappi E, Ortiz A, Paić G, Pastore C, Patino M, Perini D, Perrino D, Peskov V, Pinsky L, Piuz F, Pochybovâ S, Smirnov N, Song J, Timmins A, Varga D, Vargas A, Vergara S, Volpe G, Yi J, Yoo I. VHMPID: a new detector for the ALICE experiment at LHC. EPJ Web of Conferences 2011. [DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/20111303004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Kovács E, Jenei Z, Osztheimer I, Szilágyi S, Molnár L, Gellér L, Merkely B, Zima E. Comparison of efficacy of two cooling methods: Blanketrol versus conventional physical cooling. Resuscitation 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2010.09.283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Malčeková B, Halánová M, Sulínová Z, Molnár L, Ravaszová P, Adam J, Halán M, Valocký I, Baranovič M. Seroprevalence of antibodies to Encephalitozoon cuniculi and Encephalitozoon intestinalis in humans and animals. Res Vet Sci 2010; 89:358-61. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2010.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2009] [Revised: 02/23/2010] [Accepted: 03/12/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Vágó H, Takács P, Tóth A, Gellér L, Szilágyi S, Molnár L, Kutyifa V, Simor T, Merkely B. The role of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in cardiac resynchronisation therapy. Interv Med Appl Sci 2010. [DOI: 10.1556/imas.2.2010.3.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Cardiac electromechanical resynchronisation therapy (CRT) is an effective non-pharmacological treatment of patients suffering from drug refractory heart failure. However, approximately 20–30% of patients are non-responder. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) may play significant role in clarifying many questions in this patient population. Forty-five patients, suffering from severe drug refractory heart failure, underwent CMR before applying CRT. Left ventricular end-diastolic, end-systolic volumes, ejection fraction, myocardial mass, wall motion disturbances, localisation of non-viable myocardium were determined. Left ventricular dyssynchrony was determined by illustrating wall-time thickening in short-axis slices of left ventricle from basis to apex. CMR-proved underlying heart disease were postinfarction heart failure, dilated cardiomyopathy and non-compaction cardiomyopathy in 62, 27 and in 11%, respectively. Mean left ventricular ejection fraction was 24.5±10%, intraventricular dyssynchrony was 200±78 ms. In four patients, requiring surgical revascularisation after unsuccessful coronary sinus electrode implantation, optimal position for epicardial screw-in electrode was selected. According to the results of CMR, biventricular device was not implanted in 7 patients. During the follow-up of the 38 patients, 5 patients (13.16%) were non-responders, despite the approximately 22% non-responder ratio in our whole patient population treated by CRT but without performing previous CMR examination. In this patient population CMR may have a significant role in the selection of responder patient population.
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- 1 Heart Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 1 Heart Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 1 Heart Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 1 Heart Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 1 Heart Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 1 Heart Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 1 Heart Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- 2 Heart Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- 1 Heart Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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Molnár L, Pollák E, Boros A, Shioda S, Nakajo S, Tamás A, Lengvári I, Reglodi D, Lubics A. PAC1 receptor localization in a model nervous system: light and electron microscopic immunocytochemistry on the earthworm ventral nerve cord ganglia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 145:96-104. [PMID: 17950477 DOI: 10.1016/j.regpep.2007.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The presence and pattern of pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide (PACAP) type I (PAC1) receptors were identified by means of pre- and post-embedding immunocytochemical methods in the ventral nerve cord ganglia (VNC) of the earthworm Eisenia fetida. Light and electron microscopic observations revealed the exact anatomical positions of labeled structures suggesting that PACAP mediates the activity of some interneurons, a few small motoneurons and certain sensory fibers that are located in ventrolateral, ventromedial and intermediomedial sensory longitudinal axon bundles of the VNC ganglia. No labeling was located on large interneuronal systems such as dorsal medial and lateral giant axon systems and ventral giant axons. At the ultrastructural level labeling was mainly restricted to endo- and plasma membranes showing characteristic unequal distribution in various neuron parts. An increasing abundance of PAC1 receptors located on both rough endoplasmic reticulum and plasma membranes was seen from perikarya to neural processes, indicating that intracellular membrane traffic might play a crucial role in the transportation of PAC1 receptors. High number of PAC1 receptors was found in both pre- and postsynaptic membranes in addition to extrasynaptic sites suggesting that PACAP acts as neurotransmitter and neuromodulator in the earthworm nervous system.
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- L Molnár
- Department of General Zoology (Adaptation Biology Research Group of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences), Pécs University, Hungary.
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Szendrei T, Magyarlaki T, Kovács G, Szomor Á, Nagy Á, Molnár L, Tökés-F¨uzesi M, Rideg O, Potó L, Losonczy H. P202 Multidrug resistance in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Blood Rev 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s0268-960x(07)70252-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Losonczy H, Kovács G, Kajtár B, Méhes G, Molnár L, Dávid M, Nagy Á, Szomor Á, Szendrei T, Potó L, Pajor L. P171 Influence of favourable and unfavourable genetic prognostic markers and CD 38 expression in chronic lymphocytic leukemia on treatment free interval and overal survival. Single center experience between 2002 2006. Blood Rev 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s0268-960x(07)70250-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Herbert Z, Pollák E, Molnár L, Caldwell JD, Jirikowski GF. Co-transport of sex hormone-binding globulin/SHBG with oxytocin in transport vesicles of the hypothalamo-hypophyseal system. Horm Metab Res 2006; 38:291-3. [PMID: 16700011 DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-925350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The intrinsic expression of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) in magnocellular hypothalamic neurons, in part co-localized with either vasopressin or oxytocin, was recently described. This study is focused on the ultrastructural localization of SHBG in the hypothalamo-neurohypophyseal pathway in rats. Immunostaining for SHBG in the hypothalamic perikarya was increased by colchicine treatment, indicating that the steroid-binding globulin is subject to rapid axoplasmic transport along with the classical posterior lobe peptides. With immunoelectron-microscopic double labeling, we found co-localization of oxytocin and sex hormone binding globulin in a portion of the large dense-core vesicles in paraventricular and supraoptic perikarya and in axonal varicosities in the median eminence and in the posterior lobe. Our observations show that SHBG is processed, transported and stored along with oxytocin suggesting that SHBG is released from nerve terminals in the posterior lobe, the median eminence and possibly the brain similarly to and in conjunction with oxytocin.
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- Z Herbert
- Institute for Neurobiology, Ludwig-Maximilian-Universität Biozentrum, Munich, Germany.
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Engelmann P, Molnár L, Pálinkás L, Cooper EL, Németh P. Earthworm leukocyte populations specifically harbor lysosomal enzymes that may respond to bacterial challenge. Cell Tissue Res 2004; 316:391-401. [PMID: 15138884 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-004-0874-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2003] [Accepted: 02/17/2004] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Earthworm leukocytes (coelomocytes) are responsible for innate cellular immune functions such as phagocytosis and encapsulation against parasites and pathogens. Microbial killing results from the combined action of the phagocytic process with humoral immune factors such as agglutinins (e.g., lectins), lysosomal enzymes (e.g., acid phosphatase, lysozyme), and various cytotoxic and antimicrobial molecules. There is also evidence of weak adaptive immune responses against foreign transplants. This study focused on aspects of the innate immune response. First, anti-human acid phosphatase (anti-AcP) polyclonal antibody characterized different acid hydrolase patterns in coelomocytes. Second, flow cytometry identified a strongly immunoreactive coelomocyte population. Third, ultrastructural and cytochemical analyses revealed acid phosphatase in discrete granules (lysosomes) of effector hyaline and granular coelomocytes but not in mature chloragocytes. Coelomocytes were exposed to bacteria to assess how phagocytosis influences: (a) the production of acid phosphatase using Western blot, and (b) release of acid phosphatase using ELISA from cell-free coelomic fluid. Fourth, after phagocytosis, acid phosphatase levels differed between controls and experimentals. Fifth, we found a 39-kDa molecule that reacted intensely with anti-AcP. Our results suggest that effector earthworm coelomocytes may not eliminate pathogens only by phagocytosis but also by extracellular lysis.
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- P Engelmann
- Department of Immunology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.
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Csorba R, Kiss EF, Molnár L. Reactions of some cucurbitaceous species Tozucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV). Commun Agric Appl Biol Sci 2004; 69:499-506. [PMID: 15756830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV) is a widespread serious pathogen of cucurbitaceous plants. ZYMV was first detected in Hungary in 1995. Since then it has become one of the most dangerous viruses of the Cucurbitaceae family causing serious epidemics. The virus has many hosts, which - particularly perennial ones - may play important role as virus reservoirs and infection sources in virus epidemiology. On the other hand wild weed species maybe sources of resistance to viruses. Our research was carried out on a total of 15 wild species from 8 genera (Cucumis, Cucurbita, Cyclanthera, Ecballium Momordica, Lagenaria, Zehneria, Bryonia). Test plants were mechanically inoculated with ZYMV. Local and systemic symptoms were determined and 5 weeks after inoculation DAS-ELISA tests were also carried out. Symptomless plants were reinoculated to Cucumis sativus cv. Accordia test plants. On the basis of the results we determined the percentages of infections and so we classified the test-plants into sensitive and resistance categories. On the basis of the results new host plants of ZYMV are the followings: Bryonia dioica, Cyclanthera pedata, Ecballium elaterium, Momordica balsamina, Momordica rostrata, and Zehneria scabra. Among them Momordica balsamina and Ecballium elaterium showed latent to ZYMV. Bryonia alba and Zehneria indica are especially remarkable, because they proved resistant to ZYMV on the basis of symptomatology and serology. Our results might have significant role in the field of research of host range, virus resistance and virus differentiation.
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- R Csorba
- Szeged University, College of Agriculture, Department of Plant Production and Horticulture, Hódmezovásárhely, Hungary.
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A high-throughput in silico screening tool for potentially CNS active compounds was developed on the basis of the correlation of solvation free energies and blood-brain partitioning (log(cbrain/cblood) = log BB) data available from experimental sources. Utilizing a thermodynamic approach, solvation free energies were calculated by the fast and efficient generalized Born/surface area continuum solvation model, which enabled us to evaluate more than 10 compounds/min. Our training set involved a structurally diverse set of 55 compounds and yielded a function of log BB = 0.035Gsolv + 0.2592 (r = 0.85, standard error 0.37). Calculation of solvation free energies for 8700 CNS active compounds (CIPSLINE database) revealed that Gsolv is higher than -50 kJ/mol for the 96% of these compounds which can be used as suitable criteria for the identification of compounds preferable for CNS penetration.
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- G M Keserü
- Computer Assisted Drug Discovery, Gedeon Richter Ltd, Budapest, Hungary.
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Keserû GM, Molnár L, Greiner I. A neural network based virtual high throughput screening test for the prediction of CNS activity. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen 2000; 3:535-40. [PMID: 11121522 DOI: 10.2174/1386207003331346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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A virtual high throughput screening test to identify potentially CNS-active drugs has been developed. Discrimination was based on the knowledge available in databases containing CNS-active (Cipsline from Prous Science) and inactive compounds (Chemical Directory from Sigma-Aldrich). Molecular structures were represented using 2D Unit y fingerprints and a feedforward neural network was trained to classify molecules regarding their CNS activity. The parameterized network was validated by reclassification of the training set elements, by the classification of a test set preselected from the Prous database, and also by the prediction of activity for known CNS drugs not used in the training set but available in the Medchem database (Daylight). These tests revealed that our neural net recognized at least 89% of CNS-active compounds and would be suitable for use in our virtual screening protocol.
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- G M Keserû
- Chemical and Biotechnological R&D, Gedeon Richter Ltd., P.O. Box 27, H-1475 Budapest, Hungary.
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Szomor A, Molnár L, Nagy A, Dávid M, Alizadeh H, Kecskés M, Vidra T, Kereskai L, Pajor L, Losonczy H. [Treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia with interferon-alpha]. Orv Hetil 2000; 141:2601-4. [PMID: 11141958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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The authors have treated 38 patients with chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia in their single center in the last five years. Conventional chemotherapy provided about 40-50% hematological response, interferon-alpha seems to be more effective, complete hematological remission occurred in 65%. Interphase cytogenetics and fluorescein in situ hybridisation technique was used to measure the cytogenetic response. They observed complete cytogenetic remission in two cases (8%), major response in 11 (39%), minor response in 4 (15%) and minimal response in 4 cases (15%). Interferon-alpha is an effective, well-tolerated medicine in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia.
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- A Szomor
- Pécsi Tudományegyetem, Altalános Orvostudományi Kar, I. Belgyógyászati Klinika
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Molnár L, Berki T, Hussain A, Németh P, Losonczy H. [The role of TNF-alpha in myelodysplastic syndrome: immunoserologic and immunohistochemical studies] . Orv Hetil 2000; 141:1807-11. [PMID: 10979309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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TNF alpha is a highly active cytokine which plays an important role in the regulation of apoptotic cell death, a mechanism involved in the pathophysiology of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). In this study we investigated the expression of TNF alpha on the bone marrow trephine biopsies by immunohistochemical method and the TNF alpha production of peripheral blood mononuclear cells by ELISA method in 15 patients affected by MDS. Five of seven patients without excess of blasts showed high or intermediate TNF alpha expression in the bone marrow biopsies, whereas two patients with excess of blasts were negative and one had low expression. The five CMML patients revealed low or intermediate expression. The production of TNF alpha by the PBMC was analysed in 10 patients, four patients with RA and two with CMML produced higher level of TNF alpha which increased after stimulation with phorbol myristic acetate, but none of the RAEB patients revealed increase in TNF alpha production. In conclusion we suppose that increased TNF alpha expression and production by PBMC may be a further indirect evidence of the role of increased apoptosis in low risk MDS patients, in the course of progression the cytokine expression and production decreases.
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- L Molnár
- Pécsi Orvostudományi Egyetem, Altalános Orvostudományi Kar, I. Belklinika
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- Universidade Federal do Pará, Centro Agropecuário, Belém, Brazil
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Pajor L, Vass JA, Kereskai L, Szuhai K, Molnár L, Jáksó P. Silent Philadelphia chromosome: a distinct developmental stage in a philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloproliferation? Cancer Genet Cytogenet 2000; 118:14-9. [PMID: 10731584 DOI: 10.1016/s0165-4608(99)00168-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In this paper, a patient is described who presented with peripheral blood and bone marrow features uncharacteristic of chronic granulocytic leukemia, which proved to be Philadelphia (Ph) chromosome-positive by metaphase and interphase cytogenetic analyses but lacked the p210 type of BCR/ABL fusion gene mRNA product by two different sensitive RT-PCR assays. In the course of the 32-month follow-up with a termination into a myeloblastic crisis, molecular investigations were performed four times. They indicated a constantly high rate of Ph positive cells and lack of BCR/ABL mRNA expression, except in the second investigation, when the patient showed reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction positivity with b3/a2 type of chimera, fusion gene mRNA expression, and a striking change in the bone marrow histology. Our findings might indicate that the dormant Ph chromosome state may exist not only at the primitive progenitor, but also at the entire peripheral blood cell compartment level.
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MESH Headings
- Base Sequence
- Blast Crisis/pathology
- Bone Marrow Cells/metabolism
- Bone Marrow Cells/pathology
- Cloning, Molecular
- Fusion Proteins, bcr-abl/genetics
- Gene Silencing
- Humans
- In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
- Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive/genetics
- Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive/pathology
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Molecular Sequence Data
- Philadelphia Chromosome
- RNA, Messenger/analysis
- RNA, Messenger/genetics
- Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Translocation, Genetic/genetics
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- L Pajor
- Department of Pathology, University Medical School of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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Molnár L, Berki T, Hussain A, Németh P, Losonczy H. Detection of TNFalpha expression in the bone marrow and determination of TNFalpha production of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in myelodysplastic syndrome. Pathol Oncol Res 2000; 6:18-23. [PMID: 10749583 DOI: 10.1007/bf03032653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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TNFalpha is a highly active cytokine which plays an important role in the regulation of apoptotic cell death, a mechanism involved in the pathophysiology of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). In this study we investigated the expression of TNFalpha of the bone marrow trephine biopsies by immunohistochemical method and the TNFalpha production of peripheral blood mononuclear cells by ELISA method in 15 patients affected by MDS. Five of seven patients without excess of blasts showed high or intermediate TNFalpha expression in the bone marrow biopsies, whereas two patients with excess of blasts were negative and one had low expression. The five CMML patients revealed low or intermediate expression. The production of TNFalpha by the PBMC was analysed in 10 patients, four patients with RA and two with CMML produced higher level of TNFalpha which increased after stimulation with phorbol myristic acetate, but none of the RAEB patients revealed increase in TNFalpha production. In conclusion we suppose that increased TNFalpha expression and production by PBMC may be an indirect evidence of the role of increased apoptosis in low risk MDS patients.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Anemia, Refractory/blood
- Anemia, Refractory/genetics
- Anemia, Refractory/metabolism
- Anemia, Refractory, with Excess of Blasts/blood
- Anemia, Refractory, with Excess of Blasts/genetics
- Anemia, Refractory, with Excess of Blasts/metabolism
- Bone Marrow/metabolism
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
- Female
- Gene Expression Profiling
- Humans
- Immunoenzyme Techniques
- Leukemia, Myelomonocytic, Chronic/blood
- Leukemia, Myelomonocytic, Chronic/genetics
- Leukemia, Myelomonocytic, Chronic/metabolism
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Monocytes/metabolism
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes/blood
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes/genetics
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes/metabolism
- Organ Specificity
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/biosynthesis
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/genetics
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- L Molnár
- University Medical School of Pécs, 1st Department of Internal Medicine Ifjúság str. 13, Pécs, 7624, Pécs, Hungary
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Molnár L. Cofactor specificity of neural NADPH-diaphorase found in the central nervous system of Porcellio scaber. Neurobiology (Bp) 1999; 6:447-50. [PMID: 10220780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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- L Molnár
- Department of General Zoology and Neurobiology, Janus Pannonius University, Pécs, Hungary
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Zsombok A, Molnár L. Neuron clusters of segmental nerves of a ventral nerve cord ganglion in Lumbricus terrestris. Neurobiology (Bp) 1999; 6:455-8. [PMID: 10220782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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- A Zsombok
- Department of General Zoology and Neurobiology, Janus Pannonius University, Pécs, Hungary
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Hunyadi Z, Molnár L. Neuron clusters of the sixth peripheral nerve of the terminal ganglion in an isopod crustacean. Neurobiology (Bp) 1999; 6:443-6. [PMID: 10220779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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- Z Hunyadi
- Department of General Zoology and Neurobiology, Janus Pannonius University, Pécs, Hungary
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Pollák E, Molnár L. Distribution of GABA-immunoreactive neurons in the terminal ganglion of the isopod Porcellio scaber. Neurobiology (Bp) 1999; 6:451-4. [PMID: 10220781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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- E Pollák
- Department of General Zoology and Neurobiology, Janus Pannonius University, Pécs, Hungary
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Zsombok A, Molnár L, Fischer E. Neurotoxicity of paraquat and triphenyltin in the earthworm, Eisenia fetida Sav. A histo- and cytopathological study. Acta Biol Hung 1998; 48:485-95. [PMID: 9847461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Neuropathological effects of the pesticides paraquat (PQ, a herbicide) and triphenyltin (TPT, a fungicide) were studied on the postclitellar segmental ganglia of juvenile E. fetida specimens using light and electron microscopic methods. Growth retardation of the worms in standard culture medium was used as quantitative marker of sublethal effect. There is a distinct neuron group in the segmental ganglia characterised by high sensitivity against PQ- and another one against TPT-toxication. However the marked histo- and neurocytopathological alterations were similar in PQ and TPT treated worms. Both chromatolysis and vacuolation of perikarya were revealed in sensitive neurons. Damaged cells were swollen and possessed degenerated rough endoplasmic reticulum cisternae. They were also characterised by swollen mitochondria, with electronlucent matrix and damaged inner membranes, and vesicular structures of various diameters as well as numerous lysosomes. Necrotic neurons with pyknotic nuclei and highly eosinophilic cytoplasm were also found in affected ganglia. Several dividing neurons were found in PQ-toxicated worms while no cell division occurred either in control or TPT-toxicated animals. The exact neurochemical and functional identification of PQ- and TPT-sensitive neurons needs further investigations.
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- A Zsombok
- Department of General Zoology and Neurobiology, Janus Pannonius University, Pécs, Hungary
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Redl P, Póti S, Gyulaházi J, Fekete A, Molnár L. [Microsurgical reconstruction of facial defects using a forearm flap]. Fogorv Sz 1998; 91:315-20. [PMID: 9812417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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The perforating facial defects are often results of the removal of malignant tumours and less commonly are caused by accidents and shotgun injuries. The advent of musculocutan flaps and the microvascular tissue transplantation has made essential changes in the treatment of full thickness cheek defects during the last decade. The authors describe three cases, where the reconstruction has been made with free radial forearm flaps.
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- P Redl
- Debreceni Orvostudományi Egyetem, Fogászati Klinika
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Molnár E, Molnár L, Vale WG. Value of different serological tests in the diagnosis of bovine brucellosis in the Amazonian region. Acta Vet Hung 1998; 46:199-210. [PMID: 9704523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The high prevalence of brucellosis is one of the most serious animal health problems affecting cattle and buffalo herds of the Amazonian region. Modern diagnostic methods are not used or not even known, and thus test results are not available in that region. Therefore, in this study a total of 878 selected sera were subjected to comparative examination by five different serological tests (buffered plate agglutination test, tube agglutination test, complement fixation test, indirect ELISA, competitive ELISA). Indirect ELISA gave the highest number of positive results, except in samples derived from the Marajó island, for which the competitive ELISA proved to be the most sensitive. The sensitivity of the classical tests (agglutination, complement fixation) was markedly lower than that of the two ELISAs. After vaccination of 2-month-old heifer calves with the B19 vaccine, all tests showed a 50-60% seropositivity, which disappeared within four months.
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- E Molnár
- University Federation of Pará (UFPA), Centro Agropecuário, LIDEA, Belém, Pará, Brazil
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