TY - JOUR AU - Kaya Kaçar, Hüsna AU - Kaçar, Ömer Furkan AU - McCullough, Fiona TI - Nutrition Messaging by Healthcare Students : A Mixed-Methods Study Exploring Social Media Usage and Digital Competence JF - NUTRIENTS J2 - NUTRIENTS VL - 16 PY - 2024 IS - 10 PG - 12 SN - 2072-6643 DO - 10.3390/nu16101440 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34878178 ID - 34878178 AB - The COVID-19 pandemic leads to a significant digital transformation in higher education and healthcare practices. This study aimed to investigate the level of digital competence, views and experiences, social media usage, and perceived barriers to digital communication among healthcare students.Employing a mixed-methods approach, quantitative data were gathered through an online survey, while qualitative insights were gleaned from semi-structured questionnaire responses obtained during focus group discussions. A total of 143 nursing and midwifery students from Turkey, along with 54 dietetics students from various European countries, participated in the study.A significant proportion of nursing (43.5%) and midwifery (55.2%) students advocated for integrating digital technology training into university curricula. Instagram has emerged as the predominant platform for sharing healthcare/nutrition information among students. However, concerns have been raised regarding the prevalence of "before/after" posts on social media promoting weight loss, which were identified as low-quality content by participants.These findings underscore the importance of integrating digital technologies and social media into healthcare, nutrition education, and practice. Additionally, there is a pressing need to establish professional and ethical standards for digital nutritional communication. By addressing these challenges, educators can better equip healthcare students to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare practices and enhance patient-care outcomes. LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - JOUR AU - Gebeyehu, G.M. AU - Rashidiani, Shima AU - Farkas, Benjámin AU - Szabadi, A. AU - Brandt, Barbara AU - Pap, Marianna AU - Rauch, Tibor TI - Unveiling the Role of Exosomes in the Pathophysiology of Sepsis: Insights into Organ Dysfunction and Potential Biomarkers JF - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES J2 - INT J MOL SCI VL - 25 PY - 2024 IS - 9 PG - 22 SN - 1661-6596 DO - 10.3390/ijms25094898 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34865682 ID - 34865682 N1 - Journal Article; Review LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - JOUR AU - Hencz, Alexandra Júlia AU - Magony, Andor Dániel AU - Thomas, Chloe AU - Kovacs, Krisztina AU - Szilágyi, Tamás Gábor AU - Pál, József AU - Sík, Attila TI - Short-term hyperoxia-induced functional and morphological changes in rat hippocampus JF - FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR NEUROSCIENCE J2 - FRONT CELL NEUROSCI VL - 18 PY - 2024 PG - 13 SN - 1662-5102 DO - 10.3389/fncel.2024.1376577 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34836454 ID - 34836454 N1 - * Megosztott szerzőség AB - Excess oxygen (O2) levels may have a stimulating effect, but in the long term, and at high concentrations of O2, it is harmful to the nervous system. The hippocampus is very sensitive to pathophysiological changes and altered O2 concentrations can interfere with hippocampus-dependent learning and memory functions. In this study, we investigated the hyperoxia-induced changes in the rat hippocampus to evaluate the short-term effect of mild and severe hyperoxia. Wistar male rats were randomly divided into control (21% O2), mild hyperoxia (30% O2), and severe hyperoxia groups (100% O2). The O2 exposure lasted for 60 min. Multi-channel silicon probes were used to study network oscillations and firing properties of hippocampal putative inhibitory and excitatory neurons. Neural damage was assessed using the Gallyas silver impregnation method. Mild hyperoxia (30% O2) led to the formation of moderate numbers of silver-impregnated "dark" neurons in the hippocampus. On the other hand, exposure to 100% O2 was associated with a significant increase in the number of "dark" neurons located mostly in the hilus. The peak frequency of the delta oscillation decreased significantly in both mild and severe hyperoxia in urethane anesthetized rats. Compared to normoxia, the firing activity of pyramidal neurons under hyperoxia increased while it was more heterogeneous in putative interneurons in the cornu ammonis area 1 (CA1) and area 3 (CA3). These results indicate that short-term hyperoxia can change the firing properties of hippocampal neurons and network oscillations and damage neurons. Therefore, the use of elevated O2 concentration inhalation in hospitals (i.e., COVID treatment and surgery) and in various non-medical scenarios (i.e., airplane emergency O2 masks, fire-fighters, and high altitude trekkers) must be used with extreme caution. LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - JOUR AU - Murillo, Enrique AU - Nagy, Veronika AU - Menchaca, Dania AU - Deli, József AU - Agócs, Attila TI - Changes in the Carotenoids of Zamia dressleri Leaves during Development JF - PLANTS-BASEL J2 - PLANTS-BASEL VL - 13 PY - 2024 IS - 9 PG - 11 SN - 2223-7747 DO - 10.3390/plants13091251 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34832995 ID - 34832995 N1 - Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Exact Natural Sciences and Technology, University of Panama, Panama City, 0824, Panama Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Medical School, University of Pécs, Szigeti út 12, Pécs, H-7624, Hungary Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, Rókus u. 2., Pécs, H-7624, Hungary Export Date: 21 May 2024 Correspondence Address: Murillo, E.; Department of Biochemistry, Panama; email: emurillo29@hotmail.com Correspondence Address: Agócs, A.; Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Szigeti út 12, Hungary; email: attila.agocs@aok.pte.hu AB - It has been observed that the leaves of some Zamia species undergo a kind of “reverse ripening”; that is, they change from their original brown color to green during development. We assumed that this strange color change was due to the change in carotenoid composition, so we followed the changes for several weeks. The detailed carotenoid composition and content at different stages of development of the leaves was determined with HPLC-DAD focusing on the changes in red and yellow carotenoids. The total and relative amounts of red and yellow carotenoids were determined simultaneously from one measurement from a saponified and/or unsaponified extract. At the beginning of development, the concentration of red carotenoids was higher than that of the yellow ones; it decreased drastically until 22 days and continued to decrease slowly until they completely disappeared. The concentration of yellow carotenoids decreased at the beginning as well, but after 22 days it started to increase. The amount of red carotenoids started to decrease when the leaflet stopped growing. Lutein is the main component in old leaflets, which is not a red carotenoid precursor. Red carotenoids can always be found in their esterified form in the leaves. These findings support the hypothesis that red and yellow carotenoid accumulation are independent and probably have different functions in the leaflet. The strange color change was explained based on the compartmentalization of red and yellow carotenoids and on the changing activity of the enzyme capsanthin–capsorubin synthase responsible for the synthesis of red carotenoids capsorubin and capsanthin. LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - CONF AU - Frank, Eszter Anita AU - Pergel, Mónika AU - Szabó, Éva AU - Ungár Tamás Lászlóné Polyák, Éva ED - Kovács, Bettina ED - Glázer-Kniesz, Adrienn ED - Tislér, Ádám TI - Fatty acid changes in gestational diabetes patients and healthy pregnant women T2 - Absztraktkötet: XII. Interdiszciplináris Doktorandusz Konferencia = Book of Abstract: XII. Interdisciplinary Doctoral Conference PB - Pécsi Tudományegyetem Doktorandusz Önkormányzat C1 - Pécs SN - 9789636262457 PY - 2024 SP - 19 EP - 19 PG - 1 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34813110 ID - 34813110 LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - CONF AU - Kaçar, Ömer Furkan AU - Szentes, T AU - Verzár, Zsófia AU - Poór, Viktória AU - Marosvölgyi, Tamás AU - Szabó, Éva ED - Kovács, Bettina ED - Glázer-Kniesz, Adrienn ED - Tislér, Ádám TI - Comparison of Quality Parameters and Fatty Acid Content of Fish Oil Supplements Across Countries T2 - Absztraktkötet: XII. Interdiszciplináris Doktorandusz Konferencia = Book of Abstract: XII. Interdisciplinary Doctoral Conference PB - Pécsi Tudományegyetem Doktorandusz Önkormányzat C1 - Pécs SN - 9789636262457 PY - 2024 SP - 17 EP - 17 PG - 1 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34813000 ID - 34813000 LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - JOUR AU - Faragó, Anna AU - Zvara, Ágnes AU - Tiszlavicz, László AU - Hunyadi-Gulyás Éva, Csilla AU - Darula, Zsuzsanna AU - Hegedűs, Zoltán AU - Szabó, Enikő AU - Surguta, Sára Eszter AU - Tóvári, József AU - Puskás, László AU - Szebeni, Gábor TI - Lectin-Based Immunophenotyping and Whole Proteomic Profiling of CT-26 Colon Carcinoma Murine Model JF - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES J2 - INT J MOL SCI VL - 25 PY - 2024 IS - 7 PG - 21 SN - 1661-6596 DO - 10.3390/ijms25074022 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34790193 ID - 34790193 N1 - * Megosztott szerzőség AB - A murine colorectal carcinoma (CRC) model was established. CT26 colon carcinoma cells were injected into BALB/c mice's spleen to study the primary tumor and the mechanisms of cell spread of colon cancer to the liver. The CRC was verified by the immunohistochemistry of Pan Cytokeratin and Vimentin expression. Immunophenotyping of leukocytes isolated from CRC-bearing BALB/c mice or healthy controls, such as CD19+ B cells, CD11+ myeloid cells, and CD3+ T cells, was carried out using fluorochrome-labeled lectins. The binding of six lectins to white blood cells, such as galectin-1 (Gal1), siglec-1 (Sig1), Sambucus nigra lectin (SNA), Aleuria aurantia lectin (AAL), Phytolacca americana lectin (PWM), and galectin-3 (Gal3), was assayed. Flow cytometric analysis of the splenocytes revealed the increased binding of SNA, and AAL to CD3 + T cells and CD11b myeloid cells; and increased siglec-1 and AAL binding to CD19 B cells of the tumor-bearing mice. The whole proteomic analysis of the established CRC-bearing liver and spleen versus healthy tissues identified differentially expressed proteins, characteristic of the primary or secondary CRC tissues. KEGG Gene Ontology bioinformatic analysis delineated the established murine CRC characteristic protein interaction networks, biological pathways, and cellular processes involved in CRC. Galectin-1 and S100A4 were identified as upregulated proteins in the primary and secondary CT26 tumor tissues, and these were previously reported to contribute to the poor prognosis of CRC patients. Modelling the development of liver colonization of CRC by the injection of CT26 cells into the spleen may facilitate the understanding of carcinogenesis in human CRC and contribute to the development of novel therapeutic strategies. LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - JOUR AU - Schmidt, János AU - Juhász, Kata AU - Bóna, Ágnes TI - Exploring the Chemical Profile, In Vitro Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Santolina rosmarinifolia Extracts JF - MOLECULES J2 - MOLECULES VL - 29 PY - 2024 IS - 7 PG - 13 SN - 1420-3049 DO - 10.3390/molecules29071515 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34775247 ID - 34775247 N1 - Funding Agency and Grant Number: National Research, Development, and Innovation Office (NKFIH) [TKP2021-EGA-17] Funding text: This research was funded by the National Research, Development, and Innovation Office (NKFIH), grant number TKP2021-EGA-17. AB - In this study, the phytochemical composition, in vitro antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects of the aqueous and 60% ethanolic (EtOH) extracts of Santolina rosmarinifolia leaf, flower, and root were examined. The antioxidant activity of S. rosmarinifolia extracts was determined by 2,2’-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assays. The total phenolic content (TPC) of the extracts was measured by the Folin–Ciocalteu assay. The anti-inflammatory effect of the extracts was monitored by the Griess assay. The chemical composition of S. rosmarinifolia extracts was analysed using the LC-MS technique. According to our findings, 60% EtOH leaf extracts showed the highest Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC) values in both ABTS (8.39 ± 0.43 µM) and DPPH (6.71 ± 0.03 µM) antioxidant activity assays. The TPC values of the samples were in good correspondence with the antioxidant activity measurements and showed the highest gallic acid equivalent value (130.17 ± 0.01 µg/mL) in 60% EtOH leaf extracts. In addition, the 60% EtOH extracts of the leaves were revealed to possess the highest anti-inflammatory effect. The LC-MS analysis of S. rosmarinifolia extracts proved the presence of ascorbic acid, catalpol, chrysin, epigallocatechin, geraniol, isoquercitrin, and theanine, among others, for the first time. However, additional studies are needed to investigate the direct relationship between the chemical composition and physiological effects of the herb. The 60% EtOH extracts of S. rosmarinifolia leaves are potential new sources of natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatory molecules in the production of novel nutraceutical products. LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - JOUR AU - Czétány, Péter AU - Balló, András AU - Márk, László AU - Török, Attila AU - Szántó, Árpád László AU - Máté, Gábor TI - An Alternative Application of Magnetic-Activated Cell Sorting: CD45 and CD235a Based Purification of Semen and Testicular Tissue Samples JF - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES J2 - INT J MOL SCI VL - 25 PY - 2024 IS - 7 PG - 13 SN - 1661-6596 DO - 10.3390/ijms25073627 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34753763 ID - 34753763 N1 - Funding Agency and Grant Number: National Laboratory on Human Reproduction " program, University of Pecs - Hungarian Government [RRF-2.3.1-21-2022-00012] Funding text: This work was supported by the RRF-2.3.1-21-2022-00012 "National Laboratory on Human Reproduction" program, University of Pecs, funded by the Hungarian Government. AB - Magnetic activated cell sorting (MACS) is a well-known sperm selection technique, which is able to remove apoptotic spermatozoa from semen samples using the classic annexinV based method. Leukocytes and erythrocytes in semen samples or in testicular tissue processed for in vitro fertilization (IVF) could exert detrimental effects on sperm. In the current study, we rethought the aforementioned technique and used magnetic microbeads conjugated with anti-CD45/CD235a antibodies to eliminate contaminating leukocytes and erythrocytes from leukocytospermic semen samples and testicular tissue samples gained via testicular sperm extraction (TESE). With this technique, a 15.7- and a 30.8-fold reduction could be achieved in the ratio of leukocytes in semen and in the number of erythrocytes in TESE samples, respectively. Our results show that MACS is a method worth to reconsider, with more potential alternative applications. Investigations to find molecules labeling high-quality sperm population and the development of positive selection procedures based on these might be a direction of future research. LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - JOUR AU - Marosvölgyi, Tamás AU - Mintál, Kitti AU - Borbásné Farkas, Kornélia AU - Sipos, Zoltán AU - Makszin, Lilla AU - Szabó, Éva AU - Tóth, Attila AU - Kocsis, Béla AU - Kovács, Krisztina AU - Hormay, Edina AU - Lénárd, László AU - Karádi, Zoltán György AU - Bufa, Anita TI - Antibiotics and probiotics-induced effects on the total fatty acid composition of feces in a rat model JF - SCIENTIFIC REPORTS J2 - SCI REP VL - 14 PY - 2024 IS - 1 PG - 12 SN - 2045-2322 DO - 10.1038/s41598-024-57046-6 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34745300 ID - 34745300 N1 - * Megosztott szerzőség AB - Fatty acids (FAs) play important roles as membrane components and signal transduction molecules. Changes in short chain FA (SCFA) composition are associated with gut microbiota modifications. However, the effect of bacteria-driven changes on the detailed FA spectrum has not been explored yet. We investigated the effect of antibiotics (ABx) and/or probiotics, in four treatment groups on rat stool FA composition. Principal component analysis indicated that the chromatogram profiles of the treatment groups differ, which was also observed at different time points. Linear mixed effects models showed that in the parameters compared (sampling times, treatments. and their interactions), both the weight percentage and the concentration of FAs were affected by ABx and probiotic administration. This study found that the gut microbiome defines trans and branched saturated FAs, most saturated FAs, and unsaturated FAs with less carbon atoms. These results are among the first ones to demonstrate the restoring effects of a probiotic mixture on a substantial part of the altered total FA spectrum, and also revealed a previously unknown relationship between gut bacteria and a larger group of FAs. These findings suggest that intestinal bacteria produce not only SCFAs but also other FAs that may affect the host’s physiological processes. LA - English DB - MTMT ER -