Literature ReviewOpen accessPhrase in the titleUnraveling Sterile Inflammation in Atherosclerosis: Mechanisms, Implications and Therapeutic StrategiesAnastasia Vladimirovna Poznyak, Vasily Nikolaevich Sukhorukov, Anton Yuvenalievich Postnov et al.Atherosclerosis, a leading factor in the development of cardiovascular diseases, is a complex and multifaceted condition with inflammation emerging as a pivotal determinant of its pathogenesis. This review comprehensively investigates the role of sterile inflammation in atherosclerosis and deliberates on potential therapeutic interventions targeting this underlying mechanism. Despite advancements in the understanding of atherosclerosis, diagnosing, preventing, and choosing effective treatment … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 2 · 4 Mar 2025 · 3,965 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the keywordsPotential Therapies for Mitochondrial Diseases Caused by mtDNA MutationsAnastasia V. Poznyak, Nikolay A. Orekhov, Dmitry Felixovich Beloyartsev et al.Mitochondrial diseases, caused by mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), present significant genetic and clinical complexities that challenge accurate diagnosis and treatment. This review examines the critical molecular mechanisms underlying these disorders, particularly the role of heteroplasmy, where mixtures of mutated and normal mtDNA influence disease severity, and the nuclear-mitochondrial DNA interactions that compound diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. The threshold effect, … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 4 · 15 Feb 2026 · 1,735 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsJAK Inhibitors for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Assessing Efficacy and Safety in TreatmentAnastasia V. Poznyak, Varvara A Orekhova, Natalia Vladimirovna Elizova et al.Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by synovial inflammation, progressive joint destruction, and systemic complications. Dysregulated cytokine signaling through the Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK/STAT) pathway plays a central role in RA pathogenesis, making JAK inhibitors an important therapeutic option. Tofacitinib, baricitinib, and upadacitinib are oral targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs that interfere with … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 4 · 8 Oct 2026 · 412 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsTheory and Strategies of Atherosclerotic Renal Artery Stenosis TreatmentAnastasia V. Poznyak, Nikolay A. Orekhov, Gulalek Amanmyradovna Babayeva et al.Atherosclerosis is a disease that affects large arteries and contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease and adverse events. The main characteristic of this disease is the formation of plaques that narrow the lumen of the vessel. However, atherosclerosis is not the only cause of vasoconstriction. For example, various causes may be involved in renal artery stenosis, such as vasculitis … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 4 Jan 2026 · 1,859 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDementia in Parkinson's Disease: A Clinical ReviewRenata Teles Vieira, Leonardo Caixeta, Sergio Machado, Marcelo CaixetaProblem statement: Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (PD) has being increasingly seen as a neuropsychiatric entity and no longer purely neurological, given the frequency and exuberance with which the psychiatric manifestations occurs. Approach: This review will focus on the epidemiology, clinical aspects, differential diagnosis with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) associated with parkinsonism, Dementia with Lewy Bodies (LBD), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Corticobasal Degeneration … …Neuroscience International, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 23 Nov 2011 · 7,764 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Intricate Relationship between Obesity and Type 2 DiabetesAnastasia V. Poznyak, Elizaveta M. Pleshko, Aleksandra S. Utkina et al.The rising prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has emerged as one of the most pressing global public health challenges, profoundly impacting various demographic groups worldwide. This review synthesizes recent epidemiological data and explores the intricate biochemical mechanisms linking obesity to T2DM. We highlight the multifactorial nature of obesity, characterized by excessive adipose tissue, systemic inflammation, and … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 9 Aug 2026 · 455 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the abstractMicroRNAs in Atherosclerosis: Key Players, Diagnostic Potential, and Therapeutic OpportunitiesAnastasia V Poznyak, Stanislav Anatolievich Antonov, Ulyana V. Rozhkova et al.Atherosclerosis is a significant contributor to cardiovascular diseases, often progressing silently over many years before clinical symptoms manifest. The multifaceted pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, involving processes such as endothelial dysfunction and inflammation, presents challenges in early diagnosis and effective treatment. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), a class of non-coding RNA molecules with post-transcriptional gene regulation abilities, have emerged as potential key players in atherosclerosis … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 2 · 25 Jul 2026 · 740 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the abstractUnraveling NETosis: From Immune Mechanisms to Therapeutic InnovationsAnastasia V. Poznyak, Alexey V. Churov, Gulalek Amanmyradovna Babayeva et al.Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) are integral to immune responses, serving both protective and pathological roles in inflammatory diseases. Despite increasing recognition of NETs, significant gaps remain in understanding the nuanced mechanisms of NETosis and its implications for health and disease. This review systematically explores NETosis—the formation of NETs—by elucidating the molecular signaling pathways and cellular mechanisms involved. We highlight the … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 4 · 21 Feb 2026 · 1,678 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the abstractIntracranial Atherosclerotic Disease: Treatment Potential and Diagnostic OpportunitiesAnastasia Vladimirovna Poznyak, Victoria Alexandrovna Khotina, Anton Yuvenalievich Postnov et al.Atherosclerosis, characterized by the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaques within large arteries, substantially increases the risk of cardiovascular events, including ischemic stroke. Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) represents a particularly significant clinical threat given its strong association with ischemic stroke across multiple intracranial arterial territories. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of intracranial atherosclerosis. Special attention … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 5 May 2026 · 1,093 accessesView PDFCite