TY  - JOUR
A1  - Savitskaya, I.S.
A1  - Kistaubayeva, A.S.
A1  - Ignatova, L.V.
A1  - Digel, Ilya
T1  - Antimicrobial and wound healing properties of a bacterial cellulose based material containing B. subtilis cells
JF  - Heliyon
Y1  - 2019
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02592
SN  - 2405-8440
VL  - 5
IS  - 10
SP  - Artikelnummer e02592
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - Amsterdam
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Akimbekov, N. S.
A1  - Digel, Ilya
A1  - Tastambek, K. T.
A1  - Zhubanova, A. A.
T1  - Biocompatibility of carbonized rice husk with a rat heart cells line H9c2
JF  - Experimental Biology
Y1  - 2013
SN  - 1563-0218
N1  - Original in russischer Sprache
VL  - 59
IS  - 3/1
SP  - 23
EP  - 25
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Akimbekov, N.Sh.
A1  - Digel, Ilya
A1  - Savitkaya, I.S.
A1  - Zhubanova, A.A.
A1  - Tastambek, K.T.
T1  - Investigations of LPS endotoxin elimination in the flowing column conditions with the sorbent on the basis of carbonized rice husk
JF  - KazNU Bulletin. Biology series
Y1  - 2013
SN  - 1563-0218
N1  - Original in russischer Sprache
VL  - 57
IS  - 1
SP  - 124
EP  - 127
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Aimenova, Zh. E.
A1  - Digel, Ilya
A1  - Eshibaev, А. А.
T1  - Dynamics of accumulation of lagochirzin in Lagochilus setulosus phytomass during the growing season and also features of its cultivation in the conditions of a typical sierozem
JF  - KazNU Bulletin. Biology series
N2  - L.setulosus is offered for creation of biopreparation «Setulin», possesing he- mostatic action, the basic reactant of biopreparation is diterpen – lagochirzin. Results under the maintenance and dynamics of diterpen lagochirzin accumula- tion in various parts of L.setulosus are presented: in roots, stalks, leaves, flowers and calyx lobes during the growing season, and also results on conditions of cultivation L.setulosus in the conditions of a typical sierozem are resulted. From the obtained data is visible, that the given species of a plant is endemic. It is established, that dynamics of accumulation of lagochirzin in phytomass accrues from the beginning to the middle of the growing season. The chemical analysis of L.setulosus on a localization of lagochirzin in various organs of a plant, has shown, that the greatest quantity of lagochirzin collects in calyx lobes of the  plants. Also it is established, that L.setulosus can be cultivated in the conditions of the typical sierozem, a mineral food is necessary for the given species of plants of Lagochilus genus, except nitric fertilizers. Comparative studying of wild-growing and cultural forms of L.setulosus has shown, that in the cultivated phytomass of plants the maintenance of lagochirzin on 17-20 % higher than in the wild-growing species.
Y1  - 2016
SN  - 1563-0218
N1  - Original in russischer Sprache
VL  - 69
IS  - 4
SP  - 4
EP  - 11
PB  - Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
CY  - Almaty
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Digel, Ilya
A1  - Akimbekov, N.
A1  - Turalieva, M.
A1  - Mansurov, Z.
A1  - Temiz Artmann, Aysegül
A1  - Eshibaev, A.
A1  - Zhubanova, A.
T1  - Usage of Carbonized Plant Wastes for Purification of Aqueous Solutions
JF  - Journal of Industrial Technology and Engineering
Y1  - 2013
VL  - 2
IS  - 07
SP  - 47
EP  - 54
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Digel, Ilya
A1  - Wehlitz, V.
A1  - Kayser, Peter
A1  - Figiel-Lange, A.
A1  - Bassam, R.
A1  - Rundstedt, F. von
T1  - Suspension depletion approach for exemption of infected Solanum jasminoides cells from pospiviroids
JF  - Plant Pathology
N2  - Despite numerous studies, viroid elimination from infected plants remains a very challenging task. This study introduces for the first time a novel ‘suspension depletion’ approach for exemption of Solanum jasminoides plants from viroids. The proposed method implies initial establishment of suspension cultures of the infected plant cells. The suspended cells were then physically treated (mild thermotherapy, 33 °C), which presumably delayed the replication of the viroid. The viroid concentration in the treated biomass was monitored weekly using pospiviroid-specific PCR. After 10–12 weeks of continuous treatment, a sufficient decrease in viroid concentration was observed such that the infection became undetectable by PCR. The treated single cells then gave rise to microcolonies on a solid culture medium and the obtained viroid-negative clones were further promoted to regenerate into viroid-free plants. Three years of accumulated experimental data suggests feasibility, broad applicability, and good efficacy of the proposed approach.
Y1  - 2018
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ppa.12750
SN  - 1365-3059
VL  - 67
IS  - 2
SP  - 358
EP  - 365
PB  - Wiley
CY  - Oxford
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Mansurov, Z.
A1  - Digel, Ilya
A1  - Biisenbaev, M.
A1  - Savistkaya, I.
A1  - Kistaubaeva, A.
A1  - Akimbekov, N.
A1  - Zhubanova, A.
T1  - Bio-composite material on the basis of carbonized rice husk in biomedicine and environmental applications
JF  - Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal
Y1  - 2012
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.18321/ectj105
SN  - 2522-4867
VL  - 14
IS  - 2
SP  - 115
EP  - 131
PB  - Institute of Combustion Problems
CY  - Almaty
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Savitskaya, I. S.
A1  - Kistaubayeva, A. S.
A1  - Digel, Ilya
A1  - Shokatayeva, D. H.
T1  - Physicochemical and Antibacterial Properties of Composite Films Based on Bacterial Cellulose and Chitosan for Wound Dressing Materials
JF  - Eurasian Chemico-Technological Journal
Y1  - 2017
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.18321/ectj670
SN  - 2522-4867
VL  - 19
IS  - 3
SP  - 255
EP  - 264
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Akimbekov, N.Sh.
A1  - Digel, Ilya
A1  - O’Heras, C.
A1  - Tastambek, K.T.
A1  - Savitskaya, I.S.
A1  - Ualyeva, P.S.
A1  - Mansurov, Z.A.
A1  - Zhubanova, A.A.
T1  - Adsorption of bacterial lipopol ysaccharides on carbonized ri ce husks obtained in the batch  experiments
JF  - KazNU Bulletin. Biology series
Y1  - 2015
SN  - 1563-0218
VL  - 60
IS  - No 1/2
SP  - 144
EP  - 148
ER  - 
TY  - CHAP
A1  - Savitskaya, Irina S.
A1  - Kistaubayeva, Aida S.
A1  - Akimbekov, Nuraly S.
A1  - Digel, Ilya
A1  - Zhubanova, Azhar A.
T1  - Performance of Bio-Composite Carbonized Materials in Probiotic Applications
T2  - World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering
Y1  - 2013
VL  - 7
IS  - 7
SP  - 685
EP  - 689
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Akimbekov, N.Sh.
A1  - Digel, Ilya
A1  - O´Heras, C.
A1  - Tastambek, K.T.
A1  - Savitskaya, I.S.
A1  - Ualyeva, P.S.
A1  - Mansurov, Z.A.
A1  - Zhubanova, A.A.
T1  - Adsorption of bacterial lipopolysaccharides on carbonized rice husks obtained in the batch experiments
JF  - Experimental Biology
N2  - 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.
KW  - surface modification
KW  - adsorption
KW  - carbonized rice husk
KW  - lipopolysaccharide
Y1  - 2014
SN  - 1563-0218
N1  - Original in russischer Sprache
VL  - 60
IS  - 1/2
SP  - 144
EP  - 148
PB  - Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
CY  - Almaty
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Akimbekov, N. Sh.
A1  - Digel, Ilya
A1  - Zhubanova, A. A.
T1  - Investigation the Influence of Carbonized Material Based On Rice Husk on Viability and Migration of Fibroblasts in T3B3 Cell Culture
JF  - KazNU Bulletin. Biology series
Y1  - 2013
SN  - 1563-0218
N1  - Original in russischer Sprache
VL  - 59
IS  - 3/1
SP  - 20
EP  - 23
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Turlybekuly, Amanzhol
A1  - Pogrebnjak, Alexander
A1  - Sukhodub, L. F.
A1  - Sukhodub, Liudmyla B.
A1  - Kistaubayeva, A. S.
A1  - Savitskaya, Irina
A1  - Shokatayeva, D. H.
A1  - Bondar, Oleksandr V.
A1  - Shaimardanov, Z. K.
A1  - Plotnikov, Sergey V.
A1  - Shaimardanova, B. H.
A1  - Digel, Ilya
T1  - Synthesis, characterization, in vitro biocompatibility and antibacterial properties study of nanocomposite materials based on hydroxyapatite-biphasic ZnO micro- and nanoparticles embedded in Alginate matrix
JF  - Materials Science and Engineering C
Y1  - 2019
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2019.109965
VL  - 104
IS  - Article number 109965
PB  - Elsevier
CY  - Amsterdam
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Akimbekov, Nuraly S.
A1  - Digel, Ilya
A1  - Sherelkhan, Dinara K.
A1  - Lutfor, Afzalunnessa B.
A1  - Razzaque, Mohammed S.
T1  - Vitamin D and the Host-Gut Microbiome: A Brief Overview
JF  - Acta Histochemica et Cytochemica
N2  - There is a growing body of evidence for the effects of vitamin D on intestinal host-microbiome interactions related to gut dysbiosis and bowel inflammation. This brief review highlights the potential links between vitamin D and gut health, emphasizing the role of vitamin D in microbiological and immunological mechanisms of inflammatory bowel diseases. A comprehensive literature search was carried out in PubMed and Google Scholar using combinations of keywords “vitamin D,” “intestines,” “gut microflora,” “bowel inflammation”. Only articles published in English and related to the study topic are included in the review. We discuss how vitamin D (a) modulates intestinal microbiome function, (b) controls antimicrobial peptide expression, and (c) has a protective effect on epithelial barriers in the gut mucosa. Vitamin D and its nuclear receptor (VDR) regulate intestinal barrier integrity, and control innate and adaptive immunity in the gut. Metabolites from the gut microbiota may also regulate expression of VDR, while vitamin D may influence the gut microbiota and exert anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects. The underlying mechanism of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of bowel diseases is not fully understood, but maintaining an optimal vitamin D status appears to be beneficial for gut health. Future studies will shed light on the molecular mechanisms through which vitamin D and VDR interactions affect intestinal mucosal immunity, pathogen invasion, symbiont colonization, and antimicrobial peptide expression.
Y1  - 2020
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1267/ahc.20011
SN  - 1347-5800
VL  - 53
IS  - 3
SP  - 33
EP  - 42
PB  - Japan Society of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry
CY  - Osaka
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Akimbekov, Nuraly
A1  - Qiao, Xiaohui
A1  - Digel, Ilya
A1  - Abdieva, Gulzhamal
A1  - Ualieva, Perizat
A1  - Zhubanova, Azhar
T1  - The effect of leonardite-derived amendments on soil microbiome structure and potato yield
JF  - Agriculture
N2  - Humic substances originating from various organic matters can ameliorate soil properties, stimulate plant growth, and improve nutrient uptake. Due to the low calorific heating value, leonardite is rather unsuitable as fuel. However, it may serve as a potential source of humic substances. This study was aimed at characterizing the leonardite-based soil amendments and examining the effect of their application on the soil microbial community, as well as on potato growth and tuber yield. A high yield (71.1%) of humic acid (LHA) from leonardite has been demonstrated. Parental leonardite (PL) and LHA were applied to soil prior to potato cultivation. The 16S rRNA sequencing of soil samples revealed distinct relationships between microbial community composition and the application of leonardite-based soil amendments. Potato tubers were planted in pots in greenhouse conditions. The tubers were harvested at the mature stage for the determination of growth and yield parameters. The results demonstrated that the LHA treatments had a significant effect on increasing potato growth (54.9%) and tuber yield (66.4%) when compared to the control. The findings highlight the importance of amending leonardite-based humic products for maintaining the biogeochemical stability of soils, for keeping their healthy microbial community structure, and for increasing the agronomic productivity of potato plants.
Y1  - 2020
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agriculture10050147
VL  - 10
IS  - Art. 147
SP  - 1
EP  - 17
PB  - MDPI
CY  - Basel
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Alexyuk, Madina
A1  - Bogoyavlenskiy, Andrey
A1  - Alexyuk, Pavel
A1  - Moldakhanov, Yergali
A1  - Berezin, Vladimir
A1  - Digel, Ilya
T1  - Epipelagic microbiome of the Small Aral Sea: Metagenomic structure and ecological diversity
JF  - MicrobiologyOpen
N2  - Microbial diversity studies regarding the aquatic communities that experienced or are experiencing environmental problems are essential for the comprehension of the remediation dynamics. In this pilot study, we present data on the phylogenetic and ecological structure of microorganisms from epipelagic water samples collected in the Small Aral Sea (SAS). The raw data were generated by massive parallel sequencing using the shotgun approach. As expected, most of the identified DNA sequences belonged to Terrabacteria and Actinobacteria (40% and 37% of the total reads, respectively). The occurrence of Deinococcus-Thermus, Armatimonadetes, Chloroflexi in the epipelagic SAS waters was less anticipated. Surprising was also the detection of sequences, which are characteristic for strict anaerobes—Ignavibacteria, hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria, and archaeal methanogenic species. We suppose that the observed very broad range of phylogenetic and ecological features displayed by the SAS reads demonstrates a more intensive mixing of water masses originating from diverse ecological niches of the Aral-Syr Darya River basin than presumed before.
KW  - ecological structure
KW  - metagenomics
KW  - microbial diversity
KW  - shotgun sequencing
KW  - Small Aral Sea
Y1  - 2021
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mbo3.1142
SN  - 2045-8827
VL  - 10
IS  - 1
SP  - 1
EP  - 10
PB  - Wiley
CY  - Weinheim
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Zhantlessova, Sirina
A1  - Savitskaya, Irina
A1  - Kistaubayeva, Aida
A1  - Ignatova, Ludmila
A1  - Talipova, Aizhan
A1  - Pogrebnjak, Alexander
A1  - Digel, Ilya
T1  - Advanced “Green” prebiotic composite of bacterial cellulose/pullulan based on synthetic biology-powered microbial coculture strategy
JF  - Polymers
N2  - Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a biopolymer produced by different microorganisms, but in biotechnological practice, Komagataeibacter xylinus is used. The micro- and nanofibrillar structure of BC, which forms many different-sized pores, creates prerequisites for the introduction of other polymers into it, including those synthesized by other microorganisms. The study aims to develop a cocultivation system of BC and prebiotic producers to obtain BC-based composite material with prebiotic activity. In this study, pullulan (PUL) was found to stimulate the growth of the probiotic strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG better than the other microbial polysaccharides gellan and xanthan. BC/PUL biocomposite with prebiotic properties was obtained by cocultivation of Komagataeibacter xylinus and Aureobasidium pullulans, BC and PUL producers respectively, on molasses medium. The inclusion of PUL in BC is proved gravimetrically by scanning electron microscopy and by Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy. Cocultivation demonstrated a composite effect on the aggregation and binding of BC fibers, which led to a significant improvement in mechanical properties. The developed approach for “grafting” of prebiotic activity on BC allows preparation of environmentally friendly composites of better quality.
KW  - coculture
KW  - pullulan
KW  - exopolysaccharides
KW  - prebiotic
KW  - bacterial cellulose
Y1  - 2022
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym14153224
SN  - 2073-4360
N1  - This article belongs to the Special Issue "Cellulose Based Composites"
VL  - 14
IS  - 15
PB  - MDPI
CY  - Basel
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Pogorelova, Natalia
A1  - Rogachev, Evgeniy
A1  - Akimbekov, Nuraly
A1  - Digel, Ilya
T1  - Effect of dehydration method on the micro- and nanomorphological properties of bacterial cellulose produced by Medusomyces gisevii on different substrates
JF  - Journal of materials science
N2  - Many important properties of bacterial cellulose (BC), such as moisture absorption capacity, elasticity and tensile strength, largely depend on its structure. This paper presents a study on the effect of the drying method on BC films produced by Medusomyces gisevii using two different procedures: room temperature drying (RT, (24 ± 2 °C, humidity 65 ± 1%, dried until a constant weight was reached) and freeze-drying (FD, treated at − 75 °C for 48 h). BC was synthesized using one of two different carbon sources—either glucose or sucrose. Structural differences in the obtained BC films were evaluated using atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction. Macroscopically, the RT samples appeared semi-transparent and smooth, whereas the FD group exhibited an opaque white color and sponge-like structure. SEM examination showed denser packing of fibrils in FD samples while RT-samples displayed smaller average fiber diameter, lower surface roughness and less porosity. AFM confirmed the SEM observations and showed that the FD material exhibited a more branched structure and a higher surface roughness. The samples cultivated in a glucose-containing nutrient medium, generally displayed a straight and ordered shape of fibrils compared to the sucrose-derived BC, characterized by a rougher and wavier structure. The BC films dried under different conditions showed distinctly different crystallinity degrees, whereas the carbon source in the culture medium was found to have a relatively small effect on the BC crystallinity.
Y1  - 2024
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10853-024-09596-3
SN  - 1573-4803 (Online)
SN  - 0022-2461 (Print)
N1  - Corresponding author: Ilya Digel
VL  - 2024
PB  - Springer Science + Business Media
CY  - Dordrecht
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Bayer, Robin
A1  - Temiz Artmann, Aysegül
A1  - Digel, Ilya
A1  - Falkenstein, Julia
A1  - Artmann, Gerhard
A1  - Creutz, Till
A1  - Hescheler, Jürgen
T1  - Mechano-pharmacological testing of L-Type Ca²⁺ channel modulators via human vascular celldrum model
JF  - Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
N2  - Background/Aims: This study aimed to establish a precise and well-defined working model, assessing pharmaceutical effects on vascular smooth muscle cell monolayer in-vitro. It describes various analysis techniques to determine the most suitable to measure the biomechanical impact of vasoactive agents by using CellDrum technology. Methods: The so-called CellDrum technology was applied to analyse the biomechanical properties of confluent human aorta muscle cells (haSMC) in monolayer. The cell generated tensions deviations in the range of a few N/m² are evaluated by the CellDrum technology. This study focuses on the dilative and contractive effects of L-type Ca²⁺ channel agonists and antagonists, respectively. We analyzed the effects of Bay K8644, nifedipine and verapamil. Three different measurement modes were developed and applied to determine the most appropriate analysis technique for the study purpose. These three operation modes are called, particular time mode" (PTM), "long term mode" (LTM) and "real-time mode" (RTM). Results: It was possible to quantify the biomechanical response of haSMCs to the addition of vasoactive agents using CellDrum technology. Due to the supplementation of 100nM Bay K8644, the tension increased approximately 10.6% from initial tension maximum, whereas, the treatment with nifedipine and verapamil caused a significant decrease in cellular tension: 10nM nifedipine decreased the biomechanical stress around 6,5% and 50nM verapamil by 2,8%, compared to the initial tension maximum. Additionally, all tested measurement modes provide similar results while focusing on different analysis parameters. Conclusion: The CellDrum technology allows highly sensitive biomechanical stress measurements of cultured haSMC monolayers. The mechanical stress responses evoked by the application of vasoactive calcium channel modulators were quantified functionally (N/m²). All tested operation modes resulted in equal findings, whereas each mode features operation-related data analysis.
Y1  - 2020
U6  - http://dx.doi.org/10.33594/000000225
SN  - 1421-9778
VL  - 54
SP  - 371
EP  - 383
PB  - Cell Physiol Biochem Press
CY  - Düsseldorf
ER  - 
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Akimbekov, Nuraly
A1  - Digel, Ilya
A1  - Abdieva, Gulzhamal
A1  - Ualieva, Perizat
A1  - Tastambek, Kuanysh
T1  - Lignite biosolubilization and bioconversion by Bacillus sp.: the collation of analytical data
JF  - Biofuels
N2  - 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.
KW  - humic acid
KW  - Bacillus sp
KW  - lignite
KW  - Biosolubilization
Y1  - 2021
SN  - 1759-7277
VL  - 12
IS  - 3
SP  - 247
EP  - 258
PB  - Taylor & Francis
CY  - London
ER  -