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Jerman I, Ogrizek L, Krapež VP, Jan L. Molecular Signal Transfer of Highly Diluted Antibodies to Interferon-Gamma Regarding Kind, Time, and Distance of Exposition. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:656. [PMID: 38203831 PMCID: PMC10779297 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Physicochemical examinations of very high dilution (UHD) solutions subjected to certain physical factors (such as shaking) are becoming more frequent and are increasingly producing conclusive results. A much less studied phenomenon is the transfer of molecular information (i.e., UHD signals of dilute substances) from one liquid to another without an intermediate liquid phase. The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of such a transfer of the UHD signal from the UHD solutions to the receiver solution, in particular, if the molecular source used in the donor solutions was the biologically active antibodies to interferon-gamma molecule. We were especially interested in how the transfer of the UHD signal is affected by the time of exposure of the receiver to the donor, the distance between the two, and how the transfer is affected by activation (striking) versus exposure alone. Signal transfer was evaluated by differential measurements of electrical conductivity, ORP, pH, and UV/VIS spectroscopy of the exposed liquid. The results showed that activation strongly influences signal transfer and that this can be compensated to some extent by prolonged direct exposure. In principle, exposure time has a positive effect on signal transfer. Interestingly, the results of different distances between the donor and receiver showed similar changes in the parameters in the range of 0-4 cm, as estimated in this study. While the study mainly confirms the two hypotheses, it also raises a number of new questions and provides clues for further research.
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- Igor Jerman
- BION Institute, Stegne 21, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (L.O.); (V.P.K.); (L.J.)
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Jerman I, Ogrizek L, Periček Krapež V, Jan L. Physicochemical Study of the Molecular Signal Transfer of Ultra-High Diluted Antibodies to Interferon-Gamma. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11961. [PMID: 37569336 PMCID: PMC10418998 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241511961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Physicochemical investigations of (UHD) solutions subjected to certain physical factors (like shaking) are becoming more frequent and increasingly yielding convincing results. A much less studied phenomenon is the transfer of molecular information (UHD signals) from one fluid to another without an intermediate liquid phase. The purpose of this study was to investigate the possibility of such a UHD signal transfer from UHD solutions into the receiver fluid, especially when the molecular source used in solutions was a biologically active molecule of antibodies to interferon-gamma. We used physicochemical measurements and UV spectroscopy for this purpose. The results of this large pilot study confirm the possibility of such a transfer and a rough similarity to the original UHD signal donors, the weaker signal detection relative to the original donor fluids, and that exposure time improves the effect.
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- Igor Jerman
- BION Institute, Stegne 21, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (L.O.); (V.P.K.); (L.J.)
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Alinkina ES, Molodtsova IV, Petrova AO, Stepanov GO, Don ES. Modifying Distant Effect of High Dilutions of Inorganic and Biological Substances. Bull Exp Biol Med 2023; 175:331-334. [PMID: 37563537 DOI: 10.1007/s10517-023-05862-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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It is known that highly diluted substances can exert a modifying effect on the initial substances without direct contact with them (distant interaction). The capability of high dilutions of IFNγ and Na2SO4 for the distant modifying effect was studied by the method of terahertz spectroscopy. Statistically significant differences were shown between terahertz characteristics of the initial solution of IFNγ protein and solution that had interacted with high dilutions of IFNγ; in case of sodium sulfate, no such differences were detected. Thus, high dilutions exert a distant modifying effect on the initial substances with complex spatial structure typical of biological molecules.
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- LLC "MATERIA MEDICA HOLDING", Moscow, Russia
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- LLC "MATERIA MEDICA HOLDING", Moscow, Russia.
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Novikov VV, Yablokova EV, Fesenko EE. Stimulation and inhibition of respiratory burst in neutrophils as a result of action of weak combined magnetic fields adjusted to ICR of protonated water forms. Electromagn Biol Med 2020; 39:364-373. [PMID: 32847427 DOI: 10.1080/15368378.2020.1813158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Weak combined collinear magnetic fields (CMFs) composed of constant component, 60 μT and low-frequency alternating field, 100 nT, used in 40 min pretreatment, were shown to have diverse effects (alleviation/stimulation) depending on the frequency of the alternating component on respiratory burst intensity in neutrophil suspension after activation by N-formyl-Met-Leu-Phe recorded by luminol-dependent chemiluminescence. About 12.6 Hz frequency formally corresponding to ion cyclotron resonance (ICR) frequency of hydrated hydronium ion (Н9О4 +) had notable stimulating effect. On the contrary, treatment with 48.5 Hz frequency corresponding to hydronium ion (Н3О+) was accompanied by significant alleviation of respiratory burst intensity. CMFs-pretreated water conducted only stimulating effect of CMFs when the field was adjusted to ICR of hydrated hydronium ion form, which is direct proof of participation of water in the mechanism of this effect of CMFs.
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- Vadim V Novikov
- Institute of Cell Biophysics RAS, Russian Academy of Science , Pushchino, Moscow Region, Russia
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- Institute of Cell Biophysics RAS, Russian Academy of Science , Pushchino, Moscow Region, Russia
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- Institute of Cell Biophysics RAS, Russian Academy of Science , Pushchino, Moscow Region, Russia
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The Role of Water in the Effect of Weak Combined Magnetic Fields on Production of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) by Neutrophils. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/app10093326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Various models have been used to demonstrate the pronounced effects of the microwave frequency range electromagnetic fields, as well as weak and very weak combined collinear magnetic fields (CMF) with static and variable components in the order of micro- and nano-tesla. One of such models, previously shown to be sensitive to variations in the parameters of applied magnetic fields, is the neutrophil respiratory burst. Using luminol-enhanced cell chemiluminescence assay, we studied the effects of the CMF exerted directly on neutrophil suspensions and, indirectly, through aqueous solutions. To experimentally create a uniform standard weak CMF with 60 µT static and 100 nT alternating magnetic field components, we engineered a shielded magnetic field induction device. CMF applied directly to neutrophils enhanced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production by more than 36%. The pronounced stimulating effect was observed only when using the signals that included the frequency of 12.6 Hz that corresponds to the ion cyclotron resonance (ICR) frequency of the hydrated hydronium ion. Similarly, to direct exposure, CMF pre-treatment of a water sample subsequently added to the neutrophil suspension increased ROS production by 66%. The effect of CMF pre-treatment was retained after a series of dilutions and mechanical treatment but disappeared in “magnetic vacuum” or without mechanical influence. Therefore, weak and super weak magnetic fields may indirectly, via water, activate ROS production by neutrophils, provided that modulation of super weak component of collinear field corresponds to the ICR frequency of the hydrated hydronium ion.
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Fioranelli M, Sepehri A, Roccia MG, Carolina AJ, Binic I, Golubovic M, Tirant M, Van Thuong N, Sigova J, Lotti T, Beesham A. A new medical imaging technique for diagnosing dermatologic diseases: A clue to treatment choices. Dermatol Ther 2020; 33:e13405. [PMID: 32314855 DOI: 10.1111/dth.13405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Recently, it has been shown that DNA could emit some waves which carry main information about its evolution. Using this idea, we design a new method to image the behavior of skin cells, especially melanocytes, and diagnose their damage. In this method, we make use of a circuit which is formed from DNAs within the damaged melanocytes, a graphene sheet, DNAs within the healthy cells, and a scope. To amplify exchanged waves between hexagonal and pentagonal manifolds of DNAs, we induce some defects in the graphene sheets and replace some hexagonal molecules by pentagonal ones to build a structure similar to the structure of DNAs. We show that unprotected exposure to UVA and UVB damages the DNA in melanocyte cells, producing genetic defects, or mutations, that can lead to exchanged waves between cells and the emergence of a current in our circuit. By analyzing the evolution of this current, we can estimate the rate of destruction in melanocytes, and predict the emergence of cancer.
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- Massimo Fioranelli
- Department of Nuclear, Sub-Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Guglielmo Marconi University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Nuclear, Sub-Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Guglielmo Marconi University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Nuclear, Sub-Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Guglielmo Marconi University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Nuclear, Sub-Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Guglielmo Marconi University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Nuclear, Sub-Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Guglielmo Marconi University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Nuclear, Sub-Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Guglielmo Marconi University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Nuclear, Sub-Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Guglielmo Marconi University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Nuclear, Sub-Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Guglielmo Marconi University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Nuclear, Sub-Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Guglielmo Marconi University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Nuclear, Sub-Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Guglielmo Marconi University, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Mangosuthu University of Technology, Jacobs, South Africa
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Pilot Study on the Effect of Biophysical Therapy on Salivary Alpha-Amylase as a Surrogate Measure of Anxiety/Stress: In Search of a Novel Noninvasive Molecular Approach for the Management of Stress. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21020415. [PMID: 31936495 PMCID: PMC7014022 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21020415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Anxiety and depression impact dramatically on public health, underlying the importance of alternative cost-effective treatments. Previous studies have shown that biophysical treatment can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms and recently, salivary alpha-amylase (SAA) has been identified as an objective correlate of the sympathetic-parasympathetic imbalance related to increased stress burden, defined as allostatic load. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of biophysical therapy on SAA levels, in addition to the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS)-21 questionnaire. Twenty-four workers (sales representatives) presenting with mild anxiety/stress symptoms (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale of > 5) were randomized to biophysical treatment (N = 12) or placebo control (N = 12). The biophysical group underwent electromagnetic information transfer through an aqueous system procedure, with daily self-administration for one month. SAA collection and the DASS-21 questionnaire were undertaken at baseline and after one month in all patients. Clinical characteristics and baseline DASS-21 subscale scores were similar between placebo and biophysical group at baseline. After one month, patients receiving biophysical therapy had significantly reduced SAA levels compared to the placebo group (27.8 ± 39.4 vs. 116.8 ± 114.9 U/mL, p = 0.019). All three DASS-21 subscales, depression (9.3 ± 5.1 vs. 5.7 ± 5.5, p = 0.1), anxiety (6.7 ± 25 vs. 3.7 ± 2.2, p = 0.0049) and stress (10.8 ± 4.2 vs. 7.3 ± 3.7, p = 0.041) were also decreased after biophysical treatment compared to placebo after one month. Our findings suggest that biophysical therapy can benefit workers with mild (subclinical) anxiety/stress. These results were also validated by the concomitant reduction of SAA levels and an improvement in DASS-21 subscales. The underlying molecular mechanisms of this therapy remain to be characterized.
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Foletti A, Baron P, Cozzolino M. Biophysical integrated approach for the management of early stages of CKD in elderly patients: a 12-month controlled study. Int Urol Nephrol 2019; 51:1395-1401. [PMID: 31264085 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-019-02212-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and its clinical evolution are an emerging issue, due to an increasingly aging population. Consequently, the evaluation of integrative strategies to manage the decline in renal function is warranted. The previous evidence indicates that a biophysical integrated approach can significantly improve renal function. Nevertheless, controlled trials assessing the clinical efficacy of this strategy are still needed. METHODS A 12-month controlled study was designed to assess the clinical outcome of a group of elderly patients affected by stage II/IIIa CKD randomly assigned to either control or biophysical treatment. In addition to the standard treatment with renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors, the biophysical group underwent electromagnetic information transfer through aqueous system procedure every 3 months. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), according to CKD-epidemiology collaboration formula, was calculated at baseline and every 3 months. RESULTS A total of 238 patients were included in the study, 118 (73.9 ± 3.8 years) in the biophysical therapy group and 120 (74.6 ± 4.2 years) in the control group. At baseline, mean eGFR was 69 ± 11.8 ml/min in the biophysical group and 70.7 ± 11.5 ml/min in the control group. After 1 year, eGFR was 74.1 ± 12.3 ml/min in the biophysical group, compared to 66.3 ± 11.9 ml/min in the control group, with a statistically significant difference between groups (p < 0.0001). The observed improvement in eGFR in the biophysical group was independent of age, gender, and antihypertensive treatment. CONCLUSION This study shows a potential contribution of a biophysical integrated strategy to support renal function against its natural decline in the elderly, warranting further clinical evaluation.
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- Alberto Foletti
- Clinical Biophysics International Research Group, Lugano, Switzerland
- Institute of Translational Pharmacology, National Research Council-CNR, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Translational Pharmacology, National Research Council-CNR, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
- Renal Division, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milan, Italy.
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