@article{RamoshabaHuismanLammertynetal.2020,
  author    = {Ramoshaba, Nthai E. and Huisman, Hugo W. and Lammertyn, Leandi and Kotliar, Konstantin and Schutte, Aletta E. and Smith, Wayne},
  title     = {Retinal microvasculature and masked hypertension in young adults: the African-PREDICT study},
  series = {Hypertension Research},
  journal   = {Hypertension Research},
  number    = {43},
  publisher = {Springer Nature},
  address   = {Osaka},
  issn      = {1348-4214},
  doi       = {10.1038/s41440-020-0487-0},
  pages     = {1231 -- 1238},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {Masked hypertension is known to induce microvascular complications. However, it is unclear whether early microvascular changes are already occurring in young, otherwise healthy adults. We therefore investigated whether retinal microvascular calibers and acute responses to a flicker stimulus are related to masked hypertension. We used the baseline data of 889 participants aged 20-30 years who were taking part in the African Prospective study on the Early Detection and Identification of Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension. Clinic and 24-h ambulatory blood pressure were measured. The central retinal artery equivalent (CRAE) and central retinal vein equivalent were calculated from fundus images, and retinal vessel dilation was determined in response to flicker light-induced provocation. A smaller CRAE was observed in those with masked hypertension vs. those with normotension (157.1 vs. 161.2 measuring units, P < 0.001). In forward multivariable-adjusted regression analysis, only CRAE was negatively related to masked hypertension [adjusted R² = 0.267, β = -0.097 (95\% CI = -0.165; -0.029), P = 0.005], but other retinal microvascular parameters were not associated with masked hypertension. In multivariable logistic regression analyses, masked hypertension [OR = 2.333, (95\% CI = 1.316; 4.241), P = 0.004] was associated with a narrower CRAE. In young healthy adults, masked hypertension was associated with retinal arteriolar narrowing, thereby reflecting early microvascular alterations known to predict cardiovascular outcomes in later life.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SmithKotliarLammertynetal.2020,
  author    = {Smith, Wayne and Kotliar, Konstantin and Lammertyn, Leandi and Ramoshaba, Nthai E. and Vilser, Walthard and Huisman, Hugo W. and Schutte, Aletta E.},
  title     = {Retinal vessel caliber and caliber responses in true normotensive black and white adults: The African-PREDICT study},
  series = {Microvascular Research},
  volume    = {128},
  journal   = {Microvascular Research},
  number    = {Article 103937},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0026-2862},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.mvr.2019.103937},
  year      = {2020},
  abstract  = {Purpose Globally, a detrimental shift in cardiovascular disease risk factors and a higher mortality level are reported in some black populations. The retinal microvasculature provides early insight into the pathogenesis of systemic vascular diseases, but it is unclear whether retinal vessel calibers and acute retinal vessel functional responses differ between young healthy black and white adults. Methods We included 112 black and 143 white healthy normotensive adults (20-30 years). Retinal vessel calibers (central retinal artery and vein equivalent (CRAE and CRVE)) were calculated from retinal images and vessel caliber responses to flicker light induced provocation (FLIP) were determined. Additionally, ambulatory blood pressure (BP), anthropometry and blood samples were collected. Results The groups displayed similar 24 h BP profiles and anthropometry (all p > .24). Black participants demonstrated a smaller CRAE (158 ± 11 vs. 164 ± 11 MU, p < .001) compared to the white group, whereas CRVE was similar (p = .57). In response to FLIP, artery maximal dilation was greater in the black vs. white group (5.6 ± 2.1 vs. 3.3 ± 1.8\%; p < .001). Conclusions Already at a young age, healthy black adults showed narrower retinal arteries relative to the white population. Follow-up studies are underway to show if this will be related to increased risk for hypertension development. The reason for the larger vessel dilation responses to FLIP in the black population is unclear and warrants further investigation.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{NeumaierKotliarHaerenetal.2021,
  author    = {Neumaier, Felix and Kotliar, Konstantin and Haeren, Roel Hubert Louis and Temel, Yasin and L{\"u}ke, Jan Niklas and Seyam, Osama and Lindauer, Ute and Clusmann, Hans and Hescheler, J{\"u}rgen and Schubert, Gerrit Alexander and Schneider, Toni and Albanna, Walid},
  title     = {Retinal Vessel Responses to Flicker Stimulation Are Impaired in Ca v 2.3-Deficient Mice—An in- vivo Evaluation Using Retinal Vessel Analysis (RVA)},
  series = {Frontiers in Neurology},
  volume    = {12},
  journal   = {Frontiers in Neurology},
  publisher = {Frontiers},
  doi       = {10.3389/fneur.2021.659890},
  pages     = {1 -- 11},
  year      = {2021},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SuryoputriGhaderiLinderetal.2017,
  author    = {Suryoputri, Nathania and Ghaderi, Aydin and Linder, Peter and Kotliar, Konstantin and G{\"o}ttler, Jens and Sorg, Christian and Grimmer, Timo},
  title     = {Does hemodynamic response function change in Alzheimer disease?},
  series = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  booktitle = {2nd YRA MedTech Symposium 2017 : June 8th - 9th / 2017 / Hochschule Ruhr-West},
  editor    = {Erni, Daniel and Fischerauer, Alice and Himmel, J{\"o}rg and Seeger, Thomas and Thelen, Klaus},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Duisburg-Essen},
  address   = {Duisburg},
  organization    = {MedTech Symposium},
  isbn      = {978-3-9814801-9-1},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/43984},
  pages     = {92},
  year      = {2017},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BlumAlbannaBenninghausetal.2019,
  author    = {Blum, Yannik and Albanna, Walid and Benninghaus, Anne and Kotliar, Konstantin},
  title     = {Vasomotion in retinal vessels of patients presenting post hemorrhagic hydrocephalus following subarachnoid hemorrhage},
  series = {3rd YRA MedTech Symposium 2019 : May 24 / 2019 / FH Aachen},
  booktitle = {3rd YRA MedTech Symposium 2019 : May 24 / 2019 / FH Aachen},
  editor    = {Staat, Manfred and Erni, Daniel},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Duisburg-Essen},
  address   = {Duisburg},
  organization    = {MedTech Symposium},
  isbn      = {978-3-940402-22-6},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/48750},
  pages     = {38 -- 39},
  year      = {2019},
  abstract  = {Clearance of blood components and fluid drainage play a crucial role in subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and post hemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH). With the involvement of interstitial fluid (ISF) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), two pathways for the clearance of fluid and solutes in the brain are proposed. Starting at the level of capillaries, flow of ISF follows along the basement membranes in the walls of cerebral arteries out of the parenchyma to drain into the lymphatics and CSF [1]-[3]. Conversely, it is shown that CSF enters the parenchyma between glial and pial basement membranes of penetrating arteries [4]-[6]. Nevertheless, the involved structures and the contribution of either flow pathway to fluid balance between the subarachnoid space and interstitial space remains controversial. Low frequency oscillations in vascular tone are referred to as vasomotion and corresponding vasomotion waves are modeled as the driving force for flow of ISF out of the parenchyma [7]. Retinal vessel analysis (RVA) allows non-invasive measurement of retinal vessel vasomotion with respect to diameter changes [8]. Thus, the aim of the study is to investigate vasomotion in RVA signals of SAH and PHH patients.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{ZingsheimGrimmerOrtneretal.2019,
  author    = {Zingsheim, Jonas and Grimmer, Timo and Ortner, Marion and Schmaderer, Christoph and Hauser, Christine and Kotliar, Konstantin},
  title     = {Recognition of subjects with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by the use of retinal arterial vessels.},
  series = {3rd YRA MedTech Symposium 2019 : May 24 / 2019 / FH Aachen},
  booktitle = {3rd YRA MedTech Symposium 2019 : May 24 / 2019 / FH Aachen},
  editor    = {Staat, Manfred and Erni, Daniel},
  publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Duisburg-Essen},
  address   = {Duisburg},
  organization    = {MedTech Symposium},
  isbn      = {978-3-940402-22-6},
  doi       = {10.17185/duepublico/48750},
  pages     = {36 -- 37},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AkimbekovDigelAbdievaetal.2021,
  author    = {Akimbekov, Nuraly S. and Digel, Ilya and Abdieva, Gulzhamal and Ualieva, Perizat and Tastambek, Kuanysh},
  title     = {Lignite biosolubilization and bioconversion by Bacillus sp.: the collation of analytical data},
  series = {Biofuels},
  volume    = {12},
  journal   = {Biofuels},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {Taylor \& Francis},
  address   = {London},
  issn      = {1759-7277},
  pages     = {247 -- 258},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {The vast metabolic potential of microbes in brown coal (lignite) processing and utilization can greatly contribute to innovative approaches to sustainable production of high-value products from coal. In this study, the multi-faceted and complex coal biosolubilization process by Bacillus sp. RKB 7 isolate from the Kazakhstan coal-mining soil is reported, and the derived products are characterized. Lignite solubilization tests performed for surface and suspension cultures testify to the formation of numerous soluble lignite-derived substances. Almost 24\% of crude lignite (5\% w/v) was solubilized within 14 days under slightly alkaline conditions (pH 8.2). FTIR analysis revealed various functional groups in the obtained biosolubilization products. Analyses of the lignite-derived humic products by UV-Vis and fluorescence spectrometry as well as elemental analysis yielded compatible results indicating the emerging products had a lower molecular weight and degree of aromaticity. Furthermore, XRD and SEM analyses were used to evaluate the biosolubilization processes from mineralogical and microscopic points of view. The findings not only contribute to a deeper understanding of microbe-mineral interactions in coal environments, but also contribute to knowledge of coal biosolubilization and bioconversion with regard to sustainable production of humic substances. The detailed and comprehensive analyses demonstrate the huge biotechnological potential of Bacillus sp. for agricultural productivity and environmental health.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{TuraliyevaYeshibaevDigeletal.2014,
  author    = {Turaliyeva, M. and Yeshibaev, A. and Digel, Ilya and Elibayeva, G. and Sydykova, A. and Uspabayeva, A. and Dosybayeva, G. and Zhylysbayeva, A. and Lakhanova, K.},
  title     = {Molecular-genetic identification of emerged novel invasive pathogens of Asiatic Elm Ulmus pumila L},
  series = {Life science journal},
  volume    = {11},
  journal   = {Life science journal},
  number    = {Spec. iss. 5s},
  publisher = {Marsland Press},
  address   = {New York},
  issn      = {1097-8135},
  doi       = {10.7537/marslsj1105s14.33},
  pages     = {171 -- 175},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {The dwarf elm Ulmus pumila L. (Ulmaceae) is one of indigenous species of flora in Kazakhstan and forms a basis of dendroflora in virtually all settlements of the region. In the past decade, multiple outbreaks of previously unknown diseases of the small-leaved elm have been registered. In our study, by the molecular-genetic analysis it was found that the pathogens responsible for the outbreaks are microfungi belonging to the genus Fusarium - F. solani and F. oxysporum. The nucleotide sequences (ITS regions) isolated from the diseased trees showed very high similarity with the GenBank control numbers EU625403.1 and FJ478128.1 (100.0 and 99.0 \% respectively). Oncoming research will focus on the search of natural microbial antagonists of the discovered phytopathogens.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MansurovJandosovKerimkulovaetal.2014,
  author    = {Mansurov, Z. A. and Jandosov, J. M. and Kerimkulova, A. R. and Azat, S. and Zhubanova, A. A. and Digel, Ilya and Savistkaya, I. S. and Akimbekov, Nuraly S. and Kistaubaeva, A. S.},
  title     = {Nanostructured carbon materials for biomedical use},
  series = {Eurasian chemico-technological journal : quarterly journal of the International Higher Education Academy of Sciences},
  volume    = {15 (2013)},
  journal   = {Eurasian chemico-technological journal : quarterly journal of the International Higher Education Academy of Sciences},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {Institute of Combustion Problems},
  address   = {Almaty},
  issn      = {1562-3920},
  doi       = {10.18321/ectj224},
  pages     = {209 -- 217},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {One of the priority trends of carbon nanotechnology is creation of nanocomposite systems. Such carbon nanostructured composites were produced using - raw materials based on the products of agricultural waste, such as grape stones, apricot stones, rice husk. These products have a - wide spectrum of application and can be obtained in large quantities. The Institute of Combustion Problems has carried out the work on synthesis of the nanostructured carbon sorbents for multiple applications including the field of biomedicine. The article presents the data on the synthesis and physico-chemical properties of carbonaceous sorbents using physicochemical methods of investigation: separation and purification of biomolecules; isolation of phytohormone - fusicoccin; adsorbent INGO-1 in the form of an adsorption column for blood detoxification, oral (entero) sorbent - INGO-2; the study of efferent and probiotic properties and sorption activity in regard to the lipopolysaccharide (LPS), new biocomposites - based on carbonized rice husk (CRH) and cellular microorganisms; the use of CRH in wound treatment. A new material for blood detoxication (INGO-1) has been obtained. Adsorption of p-cresyl sulfate and indoxyl sulfate has shown that active carbon adsorbent can remove clinically significant level of p-cresyl sulfate and indoxyl sulfate from human plasma. Enterosorbent INGO-2 possesses high adsorption activity in relation to Gram-negative bacteria and their endotoxins. INGO-2 slows down the growth of conditionally pathogenic microorganisms, without having a negative effect on bifido and lactobacteria. The use of enterosorbent INGO-2 for sorption therapy may provide a solution to a complex problem - detoxication of the digestive tract and normalization of the intestinal micro ecology. The immobilized probiotic called "Riso-lact" was registered at the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan as a biologically active food additive. The developed technology is patented and provides production of the medicine in the form of freeze-dried biomass immobilized in vials.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{AkimbekovDigelOHerasetal.2014,
  author    = {Akimbekov, Nuraly S. and Digel, Ilya and O´Heras, C. and Tastambek, K.T. and Savitskaya, I.S. and Ualyeva, P.S. and Mansurov, Z.A. and Zhubanova, A.A.},
  title     = {Adsorption of bacterial lipopolysaccharides on carbonized rice husks obtained in the batch experiments},
  series = {Experimental Biology},
  volume    = {60},
  journal   = {Experimental Biology},
  number    = {1/2},
  publisher = {Al-Farabi Kazakh National University},
  address   = {Almaty},
  issn      = {1563-0218},
  pages     = {144 -- 148},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {The scope of this study is the measurement of endotoxin adsorption rate for carbonized rice husk. It showed good adsorption properties for LPS. During the batch experiments, several techniques were used and optimized for improving the material's adsorption behavior. Also, with the results obtained it was possible to differentiate the materials according to their adsorption capacity and kinetic characteristics.},
  language  = {en}
}