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Fight Or Flight: Agonistic Interactions Between Females Of Acanthogonatus Centralis Goloboff 1995 (Araneae, Mygalomorphae), Nelson Ferretti, Sofía Copperi, Gabriel Pompozzi Jan 2014

Fight Or Flight: Agonistic Interactions Between Females Of Acanthogonatus Centralis Goloboff 1995 (Araneae, Mygalomorphae), Nelson Ferretti, Sofía Copperi, Gabriel Pompozzi

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Using a resident (R)-intruder (I) paradigm, 132 encounters between female Acanthogonatus centralis were investigated in order to study its intrasexual interactions and aggressiveness. We also examined the effect of presumed increased hunger levels on the incidence of killing and cannibalism. We selected 3 groups with different satiation levels: medium group (M), low group (L), and high group (H). Interactions took place in 79.54% of the trials. Aggression by lunges or bites was observed in 21.96% of encounters. Spiders made foreleg vibrations and touched the silk, which functioned as an aggression-attenuating mechanism. Other general behaviors observed include threat behavior and hug …


First Record Of Diplodinium Rangiferi Dogiel, 1925 (Ophryoscolecidae, Entodiniomorphida) From Domestic Cattle, Gözde Gürelli̇ Jan 2014

First Record Of Diplodinium Rangiferi Dogiel, 1925 (Ophryoscolecidae, Entodiniomorphida) From Domestic Cattle, Gözde Gürelli̇

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Diplodinium rangiferi was observed in rumen contents from a single animal out of 25 cattle surveyed in the area of Kastamonu, Turkey. It constituted 2.7% of the total ciliate population and had a 4% frequency of appearance. The size and percentage occurrence of this species in the present study are compared to those previously reported for other animal hosts living in different geographical locations. This study reports for the first time in Turkey and the world the naturally occurring presence of D. rangiferi in cattle.


Rutilus Panosi Bogutskaya & Iliadou, 2006 Specimens Lacking Pelvic Fins, Olga Petriki, Dimitra Bobori Jan 2014

Rutilus Panosi Bogutskaya & Iliadou, 2006 Specimens Lacking Pelvic Fins, Olga Petriki, Dimitra Bobori

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Here we report the absence of pelvic fins in specimens of the threatened species Rutilus panosi, caught in the shallow eutrophic lakes Pamvotis and Lysimachia (western Greece). No other deformations were observed.


First Record Of Amblyseius Bryophilus Karg (Acari: Phytoseiidae) For The Turkish Fauna, İsmai̇l Döker, Theodoros I. Stathakis, Cengi̇z Kazak Jan 2014

First Record Of Amblyseius Bryophilus Karg (Acari: Phytoseiidae) For The Turkish Fauna, İsmai̇l Döker, Theodoros I. Stathakis, Cengi̇z Kazak

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Amblyseius bryophilus Karg (Acari: Phytoseiidae) is recorded for the first time for the Turkish fauna. The specimens were collected on bean plants infested with Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Ayder plateau, Rize Province, Turkey. In this paper, the redescription of A. bryophilus based on the collected adult females and a key to the Turkish Amblyseius species are given.


Anoplodactylus Digitatus (Böhm, 1879) (Arthropoda, Pycnogonida): A New Addition To The Turkish Fauna, Cengi̇z Koçak Jan 2014

Anoplodactylus Digitatus (Böhm, 1879) (Arthropoda, Pycnogonida): A New Addition To The Turkish Fauna, Cengi̇z Koçak

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Anoplodactylus digitatus (Böhm, 1879) from Turkish waters was recorded for the first time. Specimens were collected at 3 sampling stations along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Some morphological features of the species are illustrated and its distribution in the Mediterranean Sea is shown.


Analysis Of 161 Adult Patients With Brucellosis, Bi̇rcan Kayaaslan, Esragül Akinci, Ali̇ye Baştuğ, Seli̇m Sirri Eren, Pinar Öngürü, Ayşe But, Meltem Arzu Yetki̇n, Hurrem Bodur Jan 2013

Analysis Of 161 Adult Patients With Brucellosis, Bi̇rcan Kayaaslan, Esragül Akinci, Ali̇ye Baştuğ, Seli̇m Sirri Eren, Pinar Öngürü, Ayşe But, Meltem Arzu Yetki̇n, Hurrem Bodur

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To evaluate the epidemiology, clinical features, and complications of brucellosis. Materials and methods: Between January 2005 and December 2008, 161 patients with brucellosis who were admitted to our clinic were evaluated prospectively. Results: Of the patients, 97 (60.2%) were male, and the mean age was 47 ± 17 years (range: 16-79). There were 99 patients (61.5%) classified as acute, 36 (22.4%) classified as subacute, and 6 (3.7%) classified as having a chronic infection. Relapse or reinfection was observed in 20 (12.4%) patients. Blood culture positivity rates were 60.7% and 44.8% among acute and subacute cases, respectively (P = 0.008). In …


Clinical Manifestations Of 16 Oropharyngeal Tularemia Patients: Experience Of A Referral Hospital In The City Of Konya, Turkey, Mesut Sabri̇ Tezer, Gülteki̇n Övet, Necat Alataş, Mehmet Hakan Görgülü, Ersen Koç, Mehmet Aki̇f Öztürk Jan 2013

Clinical Manifestations Of 16 Oropharyngeal Tularemia Patients: Experience Of A Referral Hospital In The City Of Konya, Turkey, Mesut Sabri̇ Tezer, Gülteki̇n Övet, Necat Alataş, Mehmet Hakan Görgülü, Ersen Koç, Mehmet Aki̇f Öztürk

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

In recent years, tularemia's importance has been reemerging in Turkey. However, the majority of tularemia cases were reported in the northern cities of Turkey. In this study, we report 16 oropharyngeal tularemia patients living in rural areas of the city of Konya, which is located in the southern zone of the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey. Materials and methods: Sixteen patients (12 males, 4 females; mean age: 33.7 years, range: 10–73 years) were included in this study. All patients were admitted to our clinic for the evaluation of intractable cervical mass lesions. The diagnosis of tularemia was made after exclusion …


Alfacalcidol Suppresses Α-Receptor–Mediated Vasoconstriction Via An Endothelium Dependent Mechanism, İsmai̇l Ün, Aki̇f Hakan Kurt, Ali̇ Batuş, Kansu Büyükafşar Jan 2013

Alfacalcidol Suppresses Α-Receptor–Mediated Vasoconstriction Via An Endothelium Dependent Mechanism, İsmai̇l Ün, Aki̇f Hakan Kurt, Ali̇ Batuş, Kansu Büyükafşar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Vitamin D level could be related to blood pressure and cardiovascular health. However, the direct suppressor effect of vitamin D on vascular contraction has not yet been explored. Therefore, the effects of alfacalcidol (1\alpha-hydroxyvitamin D_3) and calcitriol (1\alpha,25-dihydroxyvitamin D_3) on contractions induced by phenylephrine (10^{-8} to 10^{-5} M) in mice aorta were investigated. Materials and methods: Arterial rings were suspended in isolated organ chambers filled with Krebs bicarbonate solution gassed with 95% O_2 and 5% CO_2 maintained at 37 °C. Tissue responses were recorded isometrically with a force transducer and displayed on an acquisition system. Alfacalcidol and calcitriol were applied …


The Effect Of Combined Treatment Of Alpha-Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, And Pyridoxine With Nmda Blocker Memantine On Penicillin-Induced Epileptiform Activity In Rats, Duygu Aydin, Mehmet Yildirim, Mustafa Ayyildiz, Erdal Ağar Jan 2013

The Effect Of Combined Treatment Of Alpha-Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, And Pyridoxine With Nmda Blocker Memantine On Penicillin-Induced Epileptiform Activity In Rats, Duygu Aydin, Mehmet Yildirim, Mustafa Ayyildiz, Erdal Ağar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To evaluate the effects of coadministration of vitamins alpha-tocopherol, ascorbic acid, and pyridoxine with memantine on a penicillin-induced experimental epilepsy model in rats so as to clarify the eventual interaction between these vitamins and the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) system. Materials and methods: The epileptic focus was produced by intracortical penicillin G potassium injection. The effects of intraperitoneal injections of memantine, memantine + alpha-tocopherol, memantine + ascorbic acid, and memantine + pyridoxine combinations on epileptiform activity were evaluated in electrocorticogram recordings. Results: The antiepileptiform effects appeared earlier in all memantine and vitamin coadministrated groups compared to the memantine-alone group, but the difference …


Is Placement Of Pelvic Drain Indispensable After Radical Cystectomy, Extended Lymph Node Dissection, And Orthotopic Neobladder Substitution?, Ahmet Tunç Özdemi̇r, Serkan Altinova, Ege Can Şerefoğlu, Ali̇ Fuat Atmaca, Mevlana Derya Balbay Jan 2013

Is Placement Of Pelvic Drain Indispensable After Radical Cystectomy, Extended Lymph Node Dissection, And Orthotopic Neobladder Substitution?, Ahmet Tunç Özdemi̇r, Serkan Altinova, Ege Can Şerefoğlu, Ali̇ Fuat Atmaca, Mevlana Derya Balbay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To evaluate the necessity of leaving a pelvic drain after open radical cystectomy. Materials and methods: Between January 2007 and January 2010, 58 patients with muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma were included. All patients underwent radical cystectomy, extended lymph node dissection, and orthotopic bladder (Studer pouch) substitution. Patients were randomized to have a pelvic drain catheter (Group 1, n = 22) or not (Group 2, n = 36). Ureteral catheters were removed at postoperative days 7 and 8. The pelvic drain catheters in Group 1 were removed when daily production was


The Effects Of Acetyl Shikonin Isolated From Onosma Armeniacum On Oxidative Stress In Ethanol-Induced Ulcer Model Of Rats, Aysun Toker, Fati̇h Akçay, Hülya Aksoy, Hali̇s Süleyman, Ufuk Özgen, Havva Erdem Jan 2013

The Effects Of Acetyl Shikonin Isolated From Onosma Armeniacum On Oxidative Stress In Ethanol-Induced Ulcer Model Of Rats, Aysun Toker, Fati̇h Akçay, Hülya Aksoy, Hali̇s Süleyman, Ufuk Özgen, Havva Erdem

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

We investigated the effects of acetyl shikonin isolated from Onosma armeniacum on ethanol-induced gastric injury (ulcer) and on oxidant-antioxidant parameters in the gastric tissue of rats. Materials and methods: Eighteen albino Wistar male rats were divided into 3 different experimental groups. Group 1 (n = 6) was the control group, group 2 (n = 6) was the ethanol group, and group 3 (n = 6) was the acetyl shikonin + ethanol group. The animals in group 3 were given ethanol (1 mL, 50% v/v) 30 min after acetyl shikonin (40 mg/kg) administration by orogastric tube. Results: The lowest mean nitric …


Effects Of Housing System, Slaughter Age, And Sex On Slaughter And Carcass Traits Of Native Turkish Ducks, Mehmet Sari, Kadi̇r Önk, Serpi̇l Işik, Muammer Ti̇lki̇, Tuncay Tufan Jan 2013

Effects Of Housing System, Slaughter Age, And Sex On Slaughter And Carcass Traits Of Native Turkish Ducks, Mehmet Sari, Kadi̇r Önk, Serpi̇l Işik, Muammer Ti̇lki̇, Tuncay Tufan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of different housing systems, slaughter age, and sex on slaughter and carcass traits of native Turkish ducks. A total of 133 ducklings were used. One-day-old ducklings were divided into 2 housing groups, a cage system and a deep litter floor system, under uniform conditions. Housing system significantly affected hot carcass, cold carcass, breast, wing, neck, and back percentages (P < 0.05, P < 0.01, and P < 0.001). The results of the current study showed the influence of housing system, sex, and slaughter age on slaughter and carcass traits. The slaughter and carcass traits and feed conversion efficiency were higher in the deep litter floor system than in the cage system for native Turkish ducks. The slaughter and carcass traits of male ducks were higher than those of female ducks. The ideal slaughter weight for native Turkish ducks was reached at 8 weeks, whereas the results for hot carcass weight, cold carcass weight, hot carcass percentage, and cold carcass percentage were better at 10 weeks of age. Therefore, it seems most appropriate to slaughter native Turkish ducks at 10 weeks of age.


Immunohistochemical Distribution And Gene Expression Of Transforming Growth Factor Alpha In Ovarian Tissue Of Rats Treated With Capsaicin In Puberty, Sevda Eli̇ş Yildiz, Mümtaz Nazli, Gökhan Nur Jan 2013

Immunohistochemical Distribution And Gene Expression Of Transforming Growth Factor Alpha In Ovarian Tissue Of Rats Treated With Capsaicin In Puberty, Sevda Eli̇ş Yildiz, Mümtaz Nazli, Gökhan Nur

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

In this study, the effects of capsaicin on the immunohistochemical distribution and gene expression of transforming growth factor alpha (TGF-\alpha) in ovarian tissue of rats at the pubertal age were examined. Materials and methods: Rats (50 days old) were divided into experimental, alimentation, and sham groups. The experimental group was injected with 1 mg/kg doses of capsaicin (10% ethanol and 1% Tween in an 80% distilled water mixture) subcutaneously every day for a period of 1 week. The alimentation group received 1 mg/kg doses of capsaicin (10% ethanol and 1% Tween in an 80% distilled water mixture). The sham group …


Cover And Contents Jan 2013

Cover And Contents

Turkish Journal of Biology

No abstract provided.


The Key Role Of Micromorphology In Studies Of The Genesis Of Clay Minerals And Their Associations In Soils And Its Relevance To Advances In The Philosophy Of Soil Science, Gordon Jock Churchman Jan 2013

The Key Role Of Micromorphology In Studies Of The Genesis Of Clay Minerals And Their Associations In Soils And Its Relevance To Advances In The Philosophy Of Soil Science, Gordon Jock Churchman

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

Micromorphological observations from 3 different published works have been studied to aid understanding of aggregation and of colloids, both unique to soils. Saprolites in Hong Kong included ‘veins’ of different thicknesses and colours. Optical mineralogy identified them as infill from the neogenesis of clays in rock fractures. The common thicker infills resulted from weathering. Dark infill contained comminuted primary minerals whereas thin pale infill originated hydrothermally. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that the size, shape, and mineralogy of the kaolin minerals formed in infill depended on the types of cracks in the saprolites and on drying. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analyses …


Evaluation Of Entomopathogenic Fungi Against The Sycamore Lace Bug, Corythucha Ciliata (Say) (Hemiptera: Tingidae), Ali̇ Sevi̇m, İsmai̇l Demi̇r, Emi̇ne Sönmez, Seda Kocaçevi̇k, Zi̇hni̇ Demi̇rbağ Jan 2013

Evaluation Of Entomopathogenic Fungi Against The Sycamore Lace Bug, Corythucha Ciliata (Say) (Hemiptera: Tingidae), Ali̇ Sevi̇m, İsmai̇l Demi̇r, Emi̇ne Sönmez, Seda Kocaçevi̇k, Zi̇hni̇ Demi̇rbağ

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The sycamore lace bug, Corythucha ciliata (Say) (Hemiptera: Tingidae), is one of the most destructive pests of plane trees (Platanus spp.) worldwide. This pest is a major nuisance in Europe since plane trees are very popular in parks. Thirteen entomopathogenic fungal strains including 4 isolates of Beauveria bassiana, 2 isolates of Beauveria pseudobassiana, 6 isolates of Metarhizium anisopliae, and 1 isolate of Isaria fumosorosea were screened against adults and nymphs of C. ciliata under controlled laboratory conditions in order to test their efficacy and search for an effective and safe biocontrol agent strategy. Each isolate was applied with a conidial …


Formation Of The Plexus Sacralis In Pheasants (Phasianus Colchicus Mongolicus) And Macroanatomic Investigation Of The Nerves Originating From The Plexus Sacralis, Fati̇h Ramazan İstanbullugi̇l, Hüseyi̇n Karadağ, Şami̇l Sefergi̇l, Nazan Gezer İnce, Hasan Alpak Jan 2013

Formation Of The Plexus Sacralis In Pheasants (Phasianus Colchicus Mongolicus) And Macroanatomic Investigation Of The Nerves Originating From The Plexus Sacralis, Fati̇h Ramazan İstanbullugi̇l, Hüseyi̇n Karadağ, Şami̇l Sefergi̇l, Nazan Gezer İnce, Hasan Alpak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to investigate the formation of the plexus sacralis in the Kyrgyz pheasant (Phasianus colchicus mongolicus) and the origin of the nerves emerging from the plexus sacralis. Five adult male Kyrgyz pheasants were used that had been hunted in their natural habitat near the town of Tokmok in the Chuy region of Kyrgyzstan. The plexus sacralis was found to be formed in the lumbar region by the ventral strands of sacral nerves 1 to 5, originating in the spinal cord. The plexus is composed of the truncus cranialis, which consists of the ventral strands of …


Epibulbar Melanocytoma In A Goat, Annahita Rezaie, Hannaneh Golshahi, Mohammad Rahim Haji Hajikolaie Jan 2013

Epibulbar Melanocytoma In A Goat, Annahita Rezaie, Hannaneh Golshahi, Mohammad Rahim Haji Hajikolaie

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Melanocytoma is a benign tumor arising from the melanocytes. A 2-year-old female crossbreed goat that was suffering from respiratory insufficiency, emaciation, depression diffuse corneal opacity, and anemia was euthanized. There was a mass on the dorsal interface of the cornea and sclera of the left eye. It was raised, dark, and 2 mm in diameter. The histopathologic evaluation revealed melanocytoma and immunolabeling for Melan-A was positive. According to gross and microscopic evaluations, epibulbar melanocytoma was diagnosed and the authors think that the present case is the first recorded case of epibulbar melanocytoma in a goat.


Cover And Contents Jan 2013

Cover And Contents

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

No abstract provided.


Effects Of Vacuum Packaging On The Quality Of Frozen Cooked Döner Kebab, Enver Bariş Bi̇ngöl, Funda Yilmaz, Karlo Muratoğlu, Kami̇l Bostan Jan 2013

Effects Of Vacuum Packaging On The Quality Of Frozen Cooked Döner Kebab, Enver Bariş Bi̇ngöl, Funda Yilmaz, Karlo Muratoğlu, Kami̇l Bostan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Döner kebab is a traditional Turkish dish, recognized worldwide. It is an important fast-food meal sold by its local name in many countries. Döner kebab is consumed as a fresh dish and should be served immediately after cooking. Raw döner kebab can be stored by freezing, but there is not enough knowledge about the storage of cooked döner kebab. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of vacuum packaging on the meat quality of frozen cooked döner kebab. Packaged döner kebabs were stored at -18 ± 1 °C for up to 12 months and examined monthly for microbiological (total …


A Method For Ontology-Based Semantic Relatedness Measurement, Görkem Gi̇ray, Murat Osman Ünalir Jan 2013

A Method For Ontology-Based Semantic Relatedness Measurement, Görkem Gi̇ray, Murat Osman Ünalir

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

There are many methods having different approaches for assessing similarity and relatedness and they are used in many application areas, including web service discovery, invocation and composition, word sense disambiguation, information retrieval, ontology alignment and merging, document clustering, and short answer grading. These methods can be categorized as path-based, information content-based, feature-based, geometric model-based, and hybrid approaches. These approaches use resources such as concept hierarchy, conceptual graph, and corpus for computing similarity and relatedness. With the rise of the semantic web, ontologies have attracted the attention of several researchers. Ontologies represented in the Web Ontology Language (OWL) are also valuable …


Investigation Of The Protective Effects Of L-Carnitine And L-Arginine On Cardiovascular Changes Induced By Acth And Dexamethasone In Rabbits, Bi̇rkan Topçu, Metehan Uzun Jan 2013

Investigation Of The Protective Effects Of L-Carnitine And L-Arginine On Cardiovascular Changes Induced By Acth And Dexamethasone In Rabbits, Bi̇rkan Topçu, Metehan Uzun

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To determine the protective effects of L-carnitine on cardiovascular changes that may occur in rabbits treated with adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and dexamethasone (DEX). Materials and methods: Rabbits of equal weight were divided into 7 groups with 6 animals in each. Blood samples were collected from all groups on days 1, 7, and 14, and blood pressure values and ECG monitoring were recorded. Nitric oxide (NO), creatine kinase MB (CK-MB), and troponin I (TnI) levels were determined in blood samples. Heart rate, QT, and corrected QT (QTc) values were calculated from ECG records. Results: The QT and QTc times were prolonged …


Retrospective Evaluation Of 104 Tinea Capitis Cases, Ömer Çalka, Serap Güneş Bi̇lgi̇li̇, Ayşe Serap Karadağ, Sevda Önder Jan 2013

Retrospective Evaluation Of 104 Tinea Capitis Cases, Ömer Çalka, Serap Güneş Bi̇lgi̇li̇, Ayşe Serap Karadağ, Sevda Önder

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Tinea capitis is a superficial scalp dermatophyte infection. Tinea capitis is particularly seen during childhood and is not usually seen after puberty. In untreated cases, it can be contagious and can progress to cicatricial alopecia. This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate cases of tinea capitis. Materials and methods: We evaluated 104 tinea capitis patients presenting to our dermatology clinic between 2007 and 2011. Results: Of these patients, 38 (36.5%) were female and 66 (63.5%) were male. The median age was 6.41 ± 3.4 years (range: 1-18 years old). The clinical types appearing in descending order were tinea capitis profunda (88.5%), …


A Small Outbreak Of Tularemia In A Rural Area, İbak Gönen Jan 2013

A Small Outbreak Of Tularemia In A Rural Area, İbak Gönen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To assess clinically and epidemiologically an outbreak of tularemia detected in a small village in Tokat Province in Turkey. Materials and methods: Recorded clinical and laboratory data of 15 serologically confirmed patients, who either presented to hospital or were diagnosed during family medicine visits to the village during the outbreak, were assessed. Forms including a questionnaire about the symptomatology and previously given treatments were filled out by the patients. In addition, the entire village was investigated to establish the origin of the outbreak. Results: Ages of the 15 individuals (9 females) ranged between 10 and 75, and the mean was …


Protective Effect Of Vardenafil On Ischemia–Reperfusion Injury In Rat Ovary, Hati̇ce Baş, Özlem Kara, Mustafa Kara, Di̇lek Pandir Jan 2013

Protective Effect Of Vardenafil On Ischemia–Reperfusion Injury In Rat Ovary, Hati̇ce Baş, Özlem Kara, Mustafa Kara, Di̇lek Pandir

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the effect of vardenafil on ischemia–reperfusion (I/R) injury in rat ovary. Materials and methods: A total of 21 Wistar rats were divided into 3 groups. In group 1, ovary torsion was not performed and no drug was administered. In group 2, 1 h of ischemia and 2 h of reperfusion were performed and no drug was given. In group 3, 1 h of ischemia and 2 h of reperfusion were performed and 1 mg/kg vardenafil was administered after 30 min of ischemia. Right ovaries were surgically removed in all groups. Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and activities of superoxide dismutase …


The Effects Of Propofol And A Diazepam/Alfentanil Combination In Dogs Aged 10 Years And Above On Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Pulse Oximetry Data, Intraocular Pressure, And Body Temperature, Özlem Güzel, Di̇lek Olğun Erdi̇kmen, Esma Yildar, Asli Eki̇ci̇, Murat Şaroğlu, Bülent Eki̇z Jan 2013

The Effects Of Propofol And A Diazepam/Alfentanil Combination In Dogs Aged 10 Years And Above On Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Pulse Oximetry Data, Intraocular Pressure, And Body Temperature, Özlem Güzel, Di̇lek Olğun Erdi̇kmen, Esma Yildar, Asli Eki̇ci̇, Murat Şaroğlu, Bülent Eki̇z

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In older patients, it is important to minimise anaesthesia-related deaths and complications. In this study, 2 separate anaesthesia inductions were evaluated with respect to their effects on heart rate, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry data, intraocular pressure, and body temperature. A total of 22 dogs were evaluated and 2 separate anaesthesia groups were formed. Propofol (6 mg/kg) was administered to group G1 via a slow intravenous (IV) injection. In group G2, diazepam (0.5 mg/kg) was first administered via an IV injection, followed immediately by alfentanil (40 µg/kg), administered via a slow IV route. Each parameter was recorded prior to anaesthesia (T_0), …


Glycohistochemistry Of The Lateral Tympanic Membrane In The Syrinx Of The Denizli Cock, Nazan Keski̇n, Pinar İli̇ Jan 2013

Glycohistochemistry Of The Lateral Tympanic Membrane In The Syrinx Of The Denizli Cock, Nazan Keski̇n, Pinar İli̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The Denizli cock is a special race that has harmonious long crowing. In this study, the syrinx of the Denizli cock was studied by using glycohistochemical analyses. Paraffin sections were stained with Alcian blue (AB) at pH 1 and pH 2.5 for demonstration of sulfated and carboxylated carbohydrates, respectively. At AB-pH 1, the lateral tympanic membrane (LTM) and also the medial tympanic membrane (MTM) exhibited a weak reactivity, whereas they were stained intensely at AB-pH 2.5. The frozen sections were incubated with 5 digoxigenin-labeled lectins for lectin histochemistry: peanut agglutinin, Maackia amurensis leucoagglutinin, Galanthus nivalis agglutinin, Datura stramonium agglutinin, and …


Prevalence And Antibiotic Resistance Of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci In Animal Originated Foods, Fi̇gen Çeti̇nkaya, Tülay Elal Muş, Gül Ece Soyutemi̇z, Recep Çibik Jan 2013

Prevalence And Antibiotic Resistance Of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci In Animal Originated Foods, Fi̇gen Çeti̇nkaya, Tülay Elal Muş, Gül Ece Soyutemi̇z, Recep Çibik

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A total of 270 animal-originated foods purchased from markets, including milk and dairy products, fresh and processed meat products, and poultry and poultry products, were analysed to determine the prevalence of vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). VRE were isolated from 12 out of 270 samples (4.4%): 6 (6%) from fresh meat and meat products and 6 (8.6%) from poultry and poultry products. VRE strains were identified as Enterococcus faecium (6 strains), E. avium (4 strains), E. durans (1 strain) and E. gallinarum (1 strain). Among these strains, 11 had high levels of vancomycin resistance (2 E. faecium strains had minimum inhibitory concentrations …


Karyotype Traits In Romanian Selections Of Edible Blue Honeysuckle, Elena Truta, Gabriela Vochita, Craita Maria Rosu, Maria Magdalena Zamfirache, Zenovia Olteanu, Lacramioara Oprica Jan 2013

Karyotype Traits In Romanian Selections Of Edible Blue Honeysuckle, Elena Truta, Gabriela Vochita, Craita Maria Rosu, Maria Magdalena Zamfirache, Zenovia Olteanu, Lacramioara Oprica

Turkish Journal of Biology

Large morpho-anatomical and biochemical variability was evidenced in all Lonicera caerulea L. provenances. The knowledge of chromosome constitution is of basic importance in this context of elevated phenotype heterogeneity and represents a necessary step in breeding programs. The Romanian selections are tetraploid (2n = 4x = 36). Chromosomes are small-sized (


Cytotoxic Activities Of Some Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolates: Possible Mechanisms And Approaches For Inhibition, Ghadir Saeed El-Housseiny, Mohammad Mabrouk Aboulwafa, Nadia Abdelhaleim Hassouna Jan 2013

Cytotoxic Activities Of Some Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolates: Possible Mechanisms And Approaches For Inhibition, Ghadir Saeed El-Housseiny, Mohammad Mabrouk Aboulwafa, Nadia Abdelhaleim Hassouna

Turkish Journal of Biology

The cytotoxicity of 6 highly cytotoxic Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates was tested against Vero cells. Cytotoxicity was found to be cell-associated, high cytotoxicity was observed at a multiplicity of infection of 200:1, and this activity gradually decreased as the bacterial count decreased. This cytotoxicity caused rounding and detachment of the Vero monolayer as early as 1 h after infection. Moreover, viable metabolically active bacteria were necessary for Vero cell killing. These results imply that one or more of the type III secretion system effector proteins (ExoU, ExoS, ExoT, or ExoY) were responsible for the observed cytotoxic effects. This cytotoxicity was affected …