Publications

2025

Bacova Z, Havranek T, Mihalj D, Borbelyova V, Kostrubanicova K, Kramarova M, Ostatnikova D, Bakos J. Reduced Neurite Arborization in Primary Dopaminergic Neurons in Autism-Like Shank3B-Deficient Mice. Mol Neurobiol 2025; 62(5): 5838-5849. DOI: 10.1007/s12035-024-04652-0.

Babkova J, Repiska G, Mravec B. MedHealth – Determining the Health Status of Medical Students. BRATISL MED J 2025. 126(2): 146-148. DOI10.1007/s44411-025-00052-5.

Babkova J, Repiska G. The Molecular Basis of Love. Int J Mol Sci 2025; 26(4): 1533. DOI: 10.3390/ijms26041533.

Bibi A, Bartekova M, Gandhi S, Greco S, Made A, Sarkar M, Stopa V, Tastsoglou S, de Gonzalo-Calvo D, Devaux Y, Emanueli C, Hatzigeorgiou AG, Nossent AY, Zhou Z, Martelli F. Circular RNA regulatory role in pathological cardiac remodelling. Br J Pharmacol 2025; 182(2): 316-339. DOI: 10.1111/bph.16434.

Bodorova B, Mihalj D, Havranek T, Bacova Z, Bakos J. VIP and PACAP enhance hippocampal neuronal cell proliferation especially GFAP-positive astrocytes, while PACAP inhibits neurite outgrowth. Neurosci Lett 2025; 855: 138230. DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2025.138230.

Jasenovec T, Vazan R, Radosinska D, Gardlik R, Radosinska J. Melatonin Pre-Treatment Protects Erythrocytes Against Subsequent Oxidative Damage. Molecules 2025; 30(3): 658. DOI: 10.3390/molecules30030658.

Krskova K, Dobrocsyova V, Ferenczyova K, Hricoviniova J, Kalocayova B, Dulova U, Bozorgnia M, Bartekova M, Zorad S. Modification of adipogenesis and oxidative stress by quercetin: positive or negative impact on adipose tissue metabolism of obese diabetic Zucker rats? J Physiol Biochem 2025; 81(1): 137-156. DOI: 10.1007/s13105-024-01060-9.

Kura B, Kindernay L, Singla D, Dulova U, Bartekova M. Mechanistic insight into the role of cardiac-enriched microRNAs in diabetic heart injury. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2025; 328(4): 865-884. DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00736.2024.

Mravec B. A supportive programme for cancer patients based on knowledge of the neurobio logy of cancer. Klin Onkol 2025; 38(1): 6-15. DOI: 10.48095/ccko20256.

Mravec B, Szantova M. Liver Neurobiology: Regulation of Liver Functions by the Nervous System. Semin Liver Dis 2025; DOI: 10.1055/a-2562-2000.

Payer J, Varga I, Kuzma M, Mego M, Mravec B. Analysis of 100 Most-Cited Articles in Bratislava Medical Journal: a Fascinating Journey Through the Journal's History Exceeding a Century. BRATISL MED J 2025; 126(2): 109-113. DOI: 10.1007/s44411-025-00030-x.

Payer J, Varga I, Kuzma M, Mego M, Mravec B. A New Chapter in Scientific Publishing: Bratislava Medical Journal Joins Springer Nature. BRATISL MED J 2025; 126(1): 1-5. DOI: 10.1007/s44411-024-00006-3.

Polonyiova K, Babkova J, Babinska K, Ostatnikova D. Copeptin Association with Theory of Mind, Cognitive Functions and Symptom Severity in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. BRATISL MED J 2025; 126(1): 71-75. DOI10.1007/s44411-024-00005-4.

Radosinska D, Radosinska J. The Link Between Matrix Metalloproteinases and Alzheimer's Disease Pathophysiology. Mol Neurobiol 2025; 62(1): 885-899. DOI: 10.1007/s12035-024-04315-0.

Sebekova K, Hodosy J, Celec P, Markova L, Milacek D, Ciesarova Z. Association of acrylamide dietary intake with glycation and oxidative status biomarkers and intakes of advanced glycation end-products or alpha-dicarbonyls. Sci Rep 2025; 15(1): 14881. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-98285-5.

Taylor S, Dobbin N, Imrich R, Arnoux JB, Ranganath LR. The effects of age and sex on active and passive hip range of motion in individuals with alkaptonuria. Disabil Rehabil 2025; 8: 1-6. DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2447363.

2024

Babinska K, Pleschova G. Learning from peers' diverse knowledge and experience. Findings from internationalising a course for medical students. Innov Educ Teach Int 2024; 61(5): 848-861. DOI: 10.1080/14703297.2023.2254295.

Bacova Z, Jurkovicova-Tarabova B, Havranek T, Mihalj D, Borbelyova V, Pirnik Z, Mravec B, Ostatnikova D, Bakos J. Shank3 deficiency alters midbrain GABAergic neuron morphology, GABAergic markers and synaptic activity in primary striatal neurons. Mol Brain 2024; 17(1): 71. DOI: 10.1186/s13041-024-01145-y.

Belica I, Bartkova D, Hamza J, Ficek A, Babkova J. Couple satisfaction was not related to the variability of AVPR1A gene but to the presence of children in the partnership. Act Nerv Super Rediviva 2024; 66(4): 155-158. DOI: 10.31577/ansr.2024.66.4.2.

Bernatova I, Bartekova M. Molecular Aspects of Cardiometabolic Diseases: From Etiopathogenesis to Potential Therapeutic Targets. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25(11): 5841. DOI: 10.3390/ijms25115841.

Blandova G, Janostiakova N, Kodada D, Pastorek M, Liptak R, Hodosy J, Sebekova K, Celec P, Krasnanska G, Elias V, Wachsmannova L, Konecny M, Repiska V, Baldovic M. Mitochondrial DNA variability and Covid-19 in the Slovak population. Mitochondrion 2024; 75: 101827. DOI: 10.1016/j.mito.2023.101827.

Blasko F, Horvathova L. The relationship between the tumor and its innervation: historical, methodical, morphological, and functional assessments – A minireview. Endocr Regul 2024; 58(1): 68-82. DOI: 10.2478/enr-2024-0008.

Boca R, Imrich R, Stofko J, Vranovicova B, Rajnak C. Molecular properties of linear amino acids in water. Amino Acids 2024; 56(1): 5. DOI: 10.1007/s00726-023-03365-3.

Boca R, Imrich R, Stofko J, Vranovicova B, Rajnak C. Molecular Properties of Branched Aliphatic α-Amino Acids in Water. J Phys Chem A 2024; 128(38): 8088-8095. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.4c04538.

Bukatova S, Bacova Z, Osacka J, Bakos J. Mini review of molecules involved in altered postnatal neurogenesis in autism. Int J Neurosci 2024; 134(12): 1429-1443. DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2023.2269304.

Di Bartolomeo M, Cernanova A, Petrusova V, Di Martino S, Hodosy J, Drago F, Micale V, D'Addario C. DNA methylation at cannabinoid type 1 and dopamine D2 receptor genes in saliva samples of psychotic subjects: Is there an effect of Cannabis use? Pharmacol Res 2024; 208: 107343. DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2024.107343.

Galis P, Bartosova L, Farkasova V, Bartekova M, Ferenczyova K, Rajtik T. Update on clinical and experimental management of diabetic cardiomyopathy: addressing current and future therapy. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15: 1451100. DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1451100.

Hamza J, Vytykacova S, Jansakova K, Rajcani J. Cognitive reappraisal and acceptance following acute stress. Stress Health 2024; 40(5): e3469. DOI: 10.1002/smi.3469.

Havranek T, Bacova Z, Bakos J. Oxytocin, GABA, and dopamine interplay in autism. Endocr Regul 2024; 58(1): 105-114. DOI: 10.2478/enr-2024-0012.

Hill M, Velikova M, Hovorkova T, Bulant J, Jansakova K, Vales K. Steroidomics in Men with Schizophrenia. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25(16): 8729. DOI: 10.3390/ijms25168729.

Jansakova K, Hill M, Celusakova H, Repiska G, Bicikova M, Macova L, Polonyiova K, Kopcikova M, Ostatnikova D. Steroidogenic pathway in girls diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. PLoS One 2024; 19(12): e0312933. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0312933.

Jasenovec T, Radosinska D, Belica I, Raskova B, Puzserova A, Vrbjar N, Radosinska J. Examining Erythrocytes as Potential Blood Biomarkers for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Their Relationship to Symptom Severity and Adaptive Behavior. Biomedicines 2024; 12(11): 2619. DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12112619.

Kopcikova M, Raskova B, Belica I, Bakos J, Celusakova H, Chladna Z, Zibolenova J, Ostatnikova D. The relationship between serum thyroid hormone levels and symptoms severity in young children with autism. Endocr Regul 2024; 58(1). DOI: 10.2478/enr-2024-0031.

Kosikova E, Bakos W, Turonova D, Raskova B, Mesarosova B, Ostatnikova D, Babinska K. Hot and cool executive functions in children and adolescent with further exploration in ADHD context. Act Nerv Super Rediviva 2024; 66(2): 50-68. DOI: 10.31577/ansr.2024.66.2.2.

Kyselicova K, Barokova B, Dukonyova D, Bartko B, Seliuk M, Polonyiova K, Vidosovicova M, Zahumensky J, Benus R, Ostatnikova D. Language deficit in boys with autism spectrum disorder in relation to maternal reproductive health, endocrine disruptors, and delivery method. Ceska Gynekol 2024; 89(5): 360-369. DOI: 10.48095/cccg2024360.

Mihalj D, Bukatova S, Reichova A, Havranek T, Bacova Z, Szeiffova Bacova B, Bakos J. Developmental effects of oxytocin on GABAergic neurons in the olfactory brain regions. Neuroscience 2024; 555: 184-193. DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2024.07.035.

Mihalj D, Borbelyova V, Pirnik Z, Bacova Z, Ostatnikova D, Bakos J. Shank3 Deficiency Results in a Reduction in GABAergic Postsynaptic Puncta in the Olfactory Brain Areas. Neurochem Res 2024; 49(4): 1008-1016. DOI: 10.1007/s11064-023-04097-2.

Morgan A, Shekhar N, Strnadova V, Pirnik Z, Haasova E, Kopecky J, Pacesova A, Zelezna B, Kunes J, Bardova K, Maletinska L. Deficiency of GPR10 and NPFFR2 receptors leads to sex-specific prediabetic syndrome and late-onset obesity in mice. Biosci Rep 2024; 44(10): BSR20241103. DOI: 10.1042/BSR20241103.

Mravec B. Neurobiology of Cancer: Role of the Nervous System in Cancer Etiopathogenesis, Treatment, and Prevention. Springer Nature 2024; 1-764. ISBN 978-303168590-3, 978-303168589-7. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-68590-3.

Mravec B, Szantova M. The role of the nervous system in liver diseases. Hepatol Res 2024; 54(11): 970-980. DOI: 10.1111/hepr.14125.

Pirnik Z, Szadvari I, Borbelyova V, Tomova A. Altered sex differences related to food intake, hedonic preference, and FosB/deltaFosB expression within central neural circuit involved in homeostatic and hedonic food intake regulation in Shank3B mouse model of autism spectrum disorder. Neurochem Int 2024; 181: 105895. DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2024.105895.

Polonyiova K, Kruyt J, Ostatnikova D. To the Roots of Theory of Mind Deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Narrative Review. Rev J Autism Dev 2024; DOI: 10.1007/s40489-024-00457-y.

Radikova Z, Mosna L, Eckerstorfer C, Bajer B, Havranova A, Imrich R, Vlcek M, Penesova A. Plasma irisin and the brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in sedentary subjects: effect of 8-weeks lifestyle intervention. Endocr Regul 2024; 58(1): 115-128. DOI: 10.2478/enr-2024-0013.

Radosinska D, Jasenovec T, Golianova A, Szadvari I, Vazan R, Kovacicova I, Snurikova D, Vrbjar N, Radosinska J. Controlled Coffee Intake Enhances Erythrocyte Deformability, Na,K-ATPase Activity, and GSH/GSSG Ratio in Healthy Young Adults. Biomedicines 2024; 12(11): 2570. DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12112570.

Radosinska D, Gaal Kovalcikova A, Gardlik R, Chomova M, Snurikova D, Radosinska J, Vrbjar N. Oxidative Stress Markers and Na,K-ATPase Enzyme Kinetics Are Altered in the Cerebellum of Zucker Diabetic Fatty fa/fa Rats: A Comparison with Lean fa/+ and Wistar Rats. Biology (Basel) 2024; 13(10): 759. DOI: 10.3390/biology13100759.

Rajnak C, Imrich R, Stofko J, Matonok A, Boca R. Molecular Properties of Monoaminergic Catecholamines in Water. ACS Omega 2024; 9(34): 36086-36098. DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c10227.

Ranganath LR, Khedr M, Norman BP, Hughes JH, Imrich R, Arnoux JB, Olsson B, Rudebeck M, Gallagher JA, Bou-Gharios G. Joint replacement risk is markedly increased in alkaptonuria (AKU) in those with prior arthroplasty. Mol Genet Metab Rep 2024; 40: 101097. DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgmr.2024.101097.

Ranganath LR, Khedr M, Milan AM, Davison AS, Hughes AT, Norman BP, Bygott H, Luangrath E, Judd S, Soulsby C, Olsson B, Imrich R. Anthropometric, Body Composition, and Nutritional Indicators with and without Nutritional Intervention during Nitisinone Therapy in Alkaptonuria. Nutrients 2024; 16(16): 2722. DOI: 10.3390/nu16162722.

Szabo J, Renczes E, Borbelyova V, Ostatnikova D, Celec P. Assessing sociability using the Three-Chamber Social Interaction Test and the Reciprocal Interaction Test in a genetic mouse model of ASD. Behav Brain Funct 2024; 20(1): 24. DOI: 10.1186/s12993-024-00251-0.

Szabo J, Mlynar M, Fejes A, Renczes E, Borbelyova V, Ostatnikova D, Celec P. Intranasal oxytocin in a genetic animal model of autism. Mol Psychiatry 2024; 29(2): 342-347. DOI: 10.1038/s41380-023-02330-6.

Vazan R, Mravec B, Bernatova I, Celarova D, Hnilicova S, Radosinska J. Intake of Dark and Milk Chocolate Differently Affects Autonomic Nervous Control of the Heart During Rest and Mental Stress. J Am Nutr Assoc 2024; 43(8): 697-703. DOI: 10.1080/27697061.2024.2376662.

Zvozilova A, Reichova A, Mach M, Bakos J, Koprdova R. Effect of a New Substance with Pyridoindole Structure on Adult Neurogenesis, Shape of Neurons, and Behavioral Outcomes in a Chronic Mild Stress Model in Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25(2): 845. DOI: 10.3390/ijms25020845.