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  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
1,519 Views
8 Pages

Mildronate as a Regulator of Protein Expression in a Rat Model of Parkinson’s Disease

  • Sergejs Isajevs,
  • Darja Isajeva,
  • Ulrika Beitnere,
  • Baiba Jansone,
  • Ivars Kalvinsh and
  • Vija Klusa

5 November 2011

Background. Mildronate (3-[2,2,2-trimethylhydrazinium] propionate dihydrate) traditionally is a well-known cardioprotective drug. However, our recent studies convincingly demonstrated its neuroprotective properties. The aim of the present study was t...

  • Review
  • Open Access
22 Citations
1,920 Views
9 Pages

Mildronate and its Neuroregulatory Mechanisms: Targeting the Mitochondria, Neuroinflammation, and Protein Expression

  • Vija Klusa,
  • Ulrika Beitnere,
  • Jolanta Pupure,
  • Sergejs Isajevs,
  • Juris Rumaks,
  • Simons Svirskis,
  • Zane Dzirkale and
  • Ivars Kalvinsh

4 August 2013

This review for the first time summarizes the data obtained in the neuropharmacological studies of mildronate, a drug previously known as a cardioprotective agent. In different animal models of neurotoxicity and neurodegenerative diseases, we demonst...

  • Article
  • Open Access
24 Citations
12,385 Views
23 Pages

Neuroprotective Properties of Mildronate, a Small Molecule, in a Rat Model of Parkinson’s Disease

  • Vija Z. Klusa,
  • Sergejs Isajevs,
  • Darja Svirina,
  • Jolanta Pupure,
  • Ulrika Beitnere,
  • Juris Rumaks,
  • Simons Svirskis,
  • Baiba Jansone,
  • Zane Dzirkale and
  • Harry V. Vinters
  • + 2 authors

9 November 2010

Previously, we have found that mildronate [3-(2,2,2-trimethylhydrazinium) propionate dihydrate], a small molecule with charged nitrogen and oxygen atoms, protects mitochondrial metabolism that is altered by inhibitors of complex I and has neuroprotec...

  • Article
  • Open Access
264 Views
26 Pages

9 January 2026

Background: Uncontrolled diabetes is characterised by a loss of blood glucose control and increased oxidation of fatty acids to produce ATP. Use of metabolic inhibitors to blunt fatty acid oxidation and restore glucose metabolism is a poorly studied...

  • Article
  • Open Access
31 Citations
1,945 Views
8 Pages

5 November 2011

Objective. To assess the efficacy of various doses of Mildronate in combination with standard therapy for the exercise tolerance of patients with stable angina pectoris. The primary efficacy variable was the change in exercise time in bicycle ergomet...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,193 Views
13 Pages

Protection of Testis against Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Toxicity: Mildronate-Induced L-Carnitine Depletion as a Modulator of Gut Microbiome Composition and Gastrointestinal Inflammation

  • Artem P. Gureev,
  • Polina I. Babenkova,
  • Veronika V. Nesterova,
  • Arina D. Tsvetkova,
  • Mariya V. Gryaznova and
  • Ekaterina A. Shaforostova

L-carnitine plays a critical role in sperm functioning and maintaining male fertility. Mildronate is a widely used drug for treating cardiovascular diseases. Mildronate inhibits L-carnitine biosynthesis and transport into cells while increasing gluco...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,895 Views
18 Pages

L-Carnitine and Mildronate Demonstrate Divergent Protective Effects on Mitochondrial DNA Quality Control and Inflammation Following Traumatic Brain Injury

  • Artem P. Gureev,
  • Veronika V. Nesterova,
  • Polina I. Babenkova,
  • Mikhail E. Ivanov,
  • Egor Y. Plotnikov and
  • Denis N. Silachev

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a serious problem affecting individuals of all ages. Mitochondrial dysfunctions represent a significant form of secondary injury and may serve as a promising target for therapeutic intervention. Our research demons...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
1,524 Views
7 Pages

Search for Stroke-Protecting Agents in Endothelin-1-Induced Ischemic Stroke Model in Rats

  • Juris Rumaks,
  • Jolanta Pupure,
  • Simons Svirskis,
  • Sergejs Isajevs,
  • Gunars Duburs,
  • Ivars Kalvinsh and
  • Vija Klusa

1 September 2012

Background and Objective. Ischemic stroke may initiate a reperfusion injury leading to brain damage cascades where inflammatory mechanisms play a major role. Therefore, the necessity for the novel stroke-protecting agents whose the mechanism of actio...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,334 Views
23 Pages

Changes in L-Carnitine Metabolism Affect the Gut Microbiome and Influence Sexual Behavior Through the Gut–Testis Axis

  • Polina Babenkova,
  • Artem Gureev,
  • Irina Sadovnikova,
  • Inna Burakova,
  • Yuliya Smirnova,
  • Svetlana Pogorelova,
  • Polina Morozova,
  • Viktoria Gribovskaya,
  • Dianna Adzhemian and
  • Mikhail Syromyatnikov

L-carnitine and Mildronate are substances that can significantly rearrange the energy metabolism of cells. This can potentially cause changes in the bacterial composition of the gut microbiome and affect testis functionality and male sexual health. M...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
2,847 Views
14 Pages

Cardioprotective Activity of Pharmacological Agents Affecting NO Production and Bioavailability in the Early Postnatal Period after Intrauterine Hypoxia in Rats

  • Olena Popazova,
  • Igor Belenichev,
  • Nina Bukhtiyarova,
  • Victor Ryzhenko,
  • Valentyn Oksenych and
  • Aleksandr Kamyshnyi

Intrauterine hypoxia in newborns leads to a multifaceted array of alterations that exert a detrimental impact on the cardiovascular system. The aim of this research was to assess the cardioprotective effects of modulators of the nitric oxide (NO) sys...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
11 Citations
2,607 Views
12 Pages

Altered Blood Molecular Markers of Cardiovascular Function in Rats after Intrauterine Hypoxia and Drug Therapy

  • Olena Popazova,
  • Igor Belenichev,
  • Oleh Yadlovskyi,
  • Valentyn Oksenych and
  • Aleksandr Kamyshnyi

30 October 2023

Many children and adults who have suffered prenatal hypoxia at an early age develop many serious diseases. This disease is an actual problem of pediatric cardiology and little studied. The aim was to analyze the cardioprotective effect of L-arginine,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,809 Views
23 Pages

Possibility of Using NO Modulators for Pharmacocorrection of Endothelial Dysfunction After Prenatal Hypoxia

  • Igor Belenichev,
  • Olena Popazova,
  • Oleh Yadlovskyi,
  • Nina Bukhtiyarova,
  • Victor Ryzhenko,
  • Sergii Pavlov,
  • Valentyn Oksenych and
  • Oleksandr Kamyshnyi

16 January 2025

Prenatal hypoxia (PH) is a key factor in the development of long-term cardiovascular disorders, which are caused by various mechanisms of endothelial dysfunction (ED), including those associated with NO deficiency. This emphasizes the potential of th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
1,353 Views
7 Pages

Rat spinal ganglia in assessment of protective action of antioxidants: A morphological study

  • Liudmyla M. Sokurenko,
  • Mariya O. Savchyna,
  • Viktor I. Litus,
  • Rostyslav F. Kaminsky and
  • Yurii B. Ehaikovsky

29 November 2017

Background and objective: Mercury pollution is one of the most pressing environmental problems. Therefore, the impact of mercury on human body, the nervous system in particular, remains topical. The aim of the study was to identify the morphological...

  • Review
  • Open Access
6 Citations
27,683 Views
13 Pages

Meldonium, a promising pharmacological agent initially developed for cardiovascular indications, has sparked considerable interest in recent years due to its potential performance-enhancing effects. This review manuscript delves into the multifaceted...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,301 Views
20 Pages

HSP70 Modulators for the Correction of Cognitive, Mnemonic, and Behavioral Disorders After Prenatal Hypoxia

  • Olena Aliyeva,
  • Igor F. Belenichev,
  • Ivan Bilai,
  • Iryna Duiun,
  • Lyudmyla Makyeyeva,
  • Valentyn Oksenych and
  • Oleksandr Kamyshnyi

Background/Objectives: Prenatal hypoxia (PH) is a leading cause of nervous system disorders in early childhood and subsequently leads to a decline in the cognitive and mnemonic functions of the central nervous system (such as memory impairment, reduc...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,648 Views
52 Pages

Molecular and Biochemical Mechanisms of Cardiomyopathy Development Following Prenatal Hypoxia—Focus on the NO System

  • Olena Popazova,
  • Igor Belenichev,
  • Nina Bukhtiyarova,
  • Victor Ryzhenko,
  • Nadia Gorchakova,
  • Valentyn Oksenych and
  • Oleksandr Kamyshnyi

Prenatal hypoxia (PH) adversely affects the development of the fetal heart, contributing to persistent cardiovascular impairments in postnatal life. A key component in regulating cardiac physiology is the nitric oxide (NO) system, which influences va...