Carnosine, carnosinase and kidney diseases

Carnosine (beta-alanyl-L-histidine) is an endogenously synthesized dipeptide which is present in different human tissues, including the kidney. Carnosine is hydrolyzed by the enzyme carnosinase. There are two carnosinas...

Vegetables and fruit, as a source of bioactive substances, and impact on memory and cognitive function of elderly

The phenomenon of population aging is not only associated with an increase in the number and proportion of older people in society, but also with an increase in the incidence of cognitive impairment. This can impair the...

Receptory hamujące komórek tucznych

Komórki tuczne odgrywają ważną rolę w przebiegu wielu różnych procesów fizjologicznych, a także biorą udział w obronie skierowanej przeciwko patogenom. Ponadto współuczestniczą w wielu procesach patologicznych, w tym w...

Ocena wpływu podawania kwasu foliowego na wybrane wskaźniki stanu zapalnego u chorych na pierwotne nadciśnienie tętnicze

Frequency of the use of biological treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis in Lower Silesia

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are chronic connective tissue diseases. Inadequate treatment of RA and AS results in health failure, disability and premature death. In recent years,...