Biochemical Research Group

From left to right: Yarotskaya N.N., Korol А.I.

Biochemical research group was founded in 1967 simultaneously with the formation of SRL as a structural unit at Medical University. The group employs a workers with extensive experience in biomedical field.

Group members:
Head of the group - researcher Yarotskaya Natalia Nicolayevna.
Laboratory assistant (I category) – Korol Anna Ivanovna.
Laboratory assistant - Matyuk Juzefa Iosifovna.

The staff is complemented by other employees in case of performance of funded research.

Technical equipment:

• Semi-automatic biochemistry analyzer ScreenMaster;
• Scanning densitometer DS3 with the system for electrophoresis Cormay;
• Spectrofluorimeter with software SM2203 "Solar";
• Ultra-centrifuge Optima LE-80k (Beckman USA);
• High-speed centrifuge Buofuge Stratos (Germany);
• Water purification system Milli-Q Synthesis (Millipor);
• GLC Termo Focus GS;
• Hardware-software complex 4 Record (RF);
• Biochemilumenometer BKL-06;
• Freezer for deep-freezing (up to -86 ° C);
• Apparatus for electrophoresis EF-1;
• Cold room;
• Generator of lump ice.

Main directions of research activity:

• Biochemistry of atherosclerosis and circulatory system;
• Biochemistry of membranes;
• Biochemistry of energy metabolism;
• Biochemistry of redox processes (lipid peroxidation, antioxidant activity).

Accredited methods:

• Determining the concentration of total cholesterol in serum;
• Determining the concentration of urea in serum;
• Determining the total protein concentration in serum;
• Determining the concentration of glucose in biological fluids;
• Determining the concentration of creatinin in serum;
• Determining the total bilirubin concentration in serum;
• Determining the ALT activity in serum;
• Determining the AST activity in serum;
• Determining the alkaline phosphatase activity in serum;
• Determining the lactate dehydrogenase activity in serum.