Omentin is one of the few adipokines with potentially beneficial metabolic effects. The main aim this study was to determine association between serum omentin-1 levels and occurrence central obesity abnormal glucose tolerance, taking into account gender. involved 88 participants aged 30–60, including 47 women 41 men. Two subgroups among obese subjects were distinguished—those normal tolerance. Anthropometric biochemical examinations blood pressure measurements performed. Omentin-1...

Old-growth forests arę natural biocoenoses, which developed and function without apparent impacts of human activity, are adjusted to their habitats remain in perfect biocoenotic equilibrium. In a forest environment there occurs high diversity seminal cryptogamic plants fungi, including lichenized fungi (lichens). The disappearance old-growth affected by activity or strong fragmentation isolation the greatest danger for numerous typically lichens. On basis selected lichens - indicators we...

54 new species of lichenized, lichenicolous and saprobic fungi were found in the nature reserves Augustowska Forest - Starożyn, Mały Borek Kozi Rynek, Biebrzański National Park. The following are: to Poland <i>Multiclavula mucida</i> <i>Polycoccum pulvinatum</i>; rcported for first time from Polish lowlands <i>Biatora chrysantha, Normandina pulchella</i> <i>Microcalicium ahlneri</i>; N <i>Leptorhaphis epidermidis</i>; NE...

The authors present a list of regionally extinct, threatened, lower risk and insufficiently status taxa lichens in whole Poland. It is thirth edition our list. Status threat to the lichen species used has been determined according IUCN Red List Categories version 3.1 (modified by GlNSBURG 2001). includes 886 taxa, which constitute 55.4% Polish biota. threatened biota following categories: Regionally Extinct (RE) - 141 Critically Endangered (CR) 179, (EN) 201, Vulnerable (VU) 165, Near...

Various forms of vitamin D and factors involved in their metabolism can play a role the etiopathogenesis metabolic disorders. This paper aims to define relationship between concentration hydroxylated form (25(OH)D), fraction free bioavailable D, binding protein (VDBP) levels on one hand prevalence syndrome components other.The studies were conducted 79 people, including 52 with (MetS+) 27 without it (MetS-). Biochemical measurements (lipid profile, glycemia, 25(OH)D, VDBP, albumin, calcium,...

A regional description of the pioneer psammophilous grasslands in Poland is given. As a conseąuence syntaxonomic revision 1055 phytosociological records (numerical classification according to TWINSPAN programme) occurrence single association <em>Spergulo morisonii-Corynephoretum canescentis</em> R. Tx. ex K. Czyżewska hoc loco stated Poland, and — within that following syntaxa: subass. <em>typicum</em> nova (var. var. nova, with <em>Artemisia...

Budzisk nature reserve belongs to an old-growth forest Knyszyńska Large Forest complex. During the present study. 185 taxa of lichens, lichenicolous and saprobic fungi were recorded in reserve. Seventy seven them are red-listed Poland NE or indicators forest. Consequently, can be considered a biocentre diversity lichens especially those characterislic forests Poland. study, following rare noteworthy species allied found: <i>Absconditella lignicola, Acrocordia cavata, Biatora...

In a study of the genus <em>Cetrelia </em>in Poland, four taxa have been identified, two which, <em>C. chicitae </em>and monachorum</em>, are reported for first time from country. All differ in chemistry and subtle morphological characters. monachorum </em>is commonest member Poland (237 records), whereas known only 6 records. endangered, three, cetrarioides</em>, olivetorum</em>, appear to be critically so, thus deserving category CR; although...

The paper presents 38 species of lichenized and allied fungi new to Białowieża Large Forest. 24 taxa <i>Ascomycota</i> 14 lichenicolous saprobic are the result analysis collected materials as well additional field studies.

The documentation of lichen state in Poland the form edition 3 <em>Red list extinct and threatened lichens Poland</em> indicates continuation a very high degree threat to this Poland's important nature heritage. It comprises 55.4% biota, which means that at present every second species has status an or various species. causes disappearance sites diminishing occurrence ranges native biota components may be generalized as follows scale: (1) Indirect activities - changes...

The article presents a distribution atlas of 166 taxa lichens and 15 species lichenicolous fungi growing in the Bolimów Landscape Park its protection zone (Central Poland), collected between 1982-1984 1996-2003. Relevant data available literature on subject as well deposited Herbarium Lichens Lichenicolous Fungi (LOD) arę additionally provided. ATPOL (ATLICHEN) grid sąuare system was used to examine fungi. discussed comprise many 40 threatened (acc. Red List Categories: CR - 2 species, EN 6,...

The first regional list of threatened lichens and allied fungi is presented. a result investigation studies in the Białowieża Old-growth Forest, best preserved forests European lowland, located North-Eastern Poland. status threat to lichen species listed has been determined according Red List Categories by IUCN (2001, version 3.1). data obtained were compared with historical ones. Changes main frequency used as an additional indicator their status. includes 135 taxa lichens, lichenicolous...

Abstract: The effect of fluid mixing intensification, damage mesothelial cells, gentamicin, and icodextrin on the diffusive glucose transport across peritoneal membrane were evaluated in vitro studies. A mathematical model mass was used to calculate permeability, expressed as a permeability coefficient (P). In control conditions, rate transfer from interstitial side (I→M) opposite direction (M→I) remained constant, P value at mean 2,731 ± 1,493 × 10 −4 (cm s −1 ). change stirring 5.5 11...

The exact role of cytokines in inflammation and metabolic disorders case connective tissue diseases (CTDs) is under discussion.In this study, we intended to find the relationship between selected inflammatory patients with CTDs (n=55) compared results those control group subjects (n=25) matched by age body mass. We estimated their nutritional status bioimpedance method. levels basic biochemical parameters adiponectin, resistin, chemerin were also estimated. Multiple regressions area curve...

Introduction . The aim of the study was to assess correlation between levels neuropeptide B (NPB), W (NPW), vaspin (VAS), and total antioxidant status (TAS) in blood, as well nutritional patients with anorexia nervosa (AN). Materials Methods covered a cohort 76 female teenagers, including 46 females extreme AN 30 healthy peers (CONTR) aged 12-17. Results persons were characterized by higher (in comparison CONTR) NPB VAS concentrations lower values TAS levels, body weight, anthropometric...

The aim of our study was to determine the relationship between neuropeptide B (NPB), W (NPW), nutritional and antioxidant status selected fat- bone-derived factors in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) treated using pens (T1DM pen group) or insulin pumps pump order investigate potential role NPB NPW clinical outcomes T1DM.

Vitamin D fractions can be involved in the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders, but their concentrations are rarely determined. The aim this study was to evaluate concentration vitamin obese hypertensive patients and determine its associations with anthropometric parameters, glucose levels, lipid profiles. A total 85 (OBHT) 40 nonobese nonhypertensive subjects (NOBNHT) underwent biochemical measurements profiles, glycemia, 25-hydroxyvitamin (25(OH)D), free (free25(OH)D), binding protein,...

181 taxa of lichenized <i>Ascomycotina</i> (including four species lichcnicolous fungi) occurring in the Bełchatów Industrial Region (BIR) are described. They present original state lichen taxonomic diversity and their resources. before strip brown coal mine electric power station BIR were put into operation.