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Phytochemical Potential And Associated Health Benefits Of Cucurbita Flower, Arya Gargi, Jyoti Singh, Prasad Rasane, Sawinder Kaur, Jaspreet Kaur, Chandra Mohan Mehta, Yogesh Gat, Ravish Choudhary
Phytochemical Potential And Associated Health Benefits Of Cucurbita Flower, Arya Gargi, Jyoti Singh, Prasad Rasane, Sawinder Kaur, Jaspreet Kaur, Chandra Mohan Mehta, Yogesh Gat, Ravish Choudhary
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Edible flowers are currently gaining popularity as the majority of the edible flower species have a nutritional profile that meets several dietary demands and the consumption of flowers as part of customary cuisine or alternative alchemy is reported in various cultures around the world. Pumpkin flowers are primarily consumed in some Asian and North American countries like India, China, Bangladesh, and Mexico, respectively. The pumpkin plant has served medicinally worldwide by treating wounds, cardiovascular disease, several types of cancers, gastrointestinal diseases, anemia, urinary tract infections and intestinal parasites, however, its flowers among the same line have also been therapeutically used …
Production And Oenological Potential Of Riesling Variety Clones 49, 1091 And 1089, Tatjana Jovanovic-Cvetkovic, Rada Grbic, Borut Bosancic, Miljan Cvetkovic
Production And Oenological Potential Of Riesling Variety Clones 49, 1091 And 1089, Tatjana Jovanovic-Cvetkovic, Rada Grbic, Borut Bosancic, Miljan Cvetkovic
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Clonal selection in viticulture is based on genetic variability with the aim of creating superior plants (clones) that enable more economical production. The Riesling variety, with a long tradition of cultivation, has been the subject of extensive clonal selection and clones 49, 1089 and 1091 were created in France. During the two-year period (2016-2017), the productivity and oenological potential of Riesling clones 49, 1089 and 1091 in the agroclimatic conditions of Bosnia and Herzegovina were conducted. Significant differences between clones were found in the yield per vine (1.34-1.87 kg), ten skins weight (2.17-2.46 g) and mass of ten berries seeds …
Condition Factor And Length-Weight Relationships Evaluation Of 15 Oxynoemacheilus Species (Cypriniformes: Nemacheilidae) From Iran, Atta Mouludi-Saleh, Soheil Eagderi, Erdoğan Çi̇çek, Edris Ghaderi
Condition Factor And Length-Weight Relationships Evaluation Of 15 Oxynoemacheilus Species (Cypriniformes: Nemacheilidae) From Iran, Atta Mouludi-Saleh, Soheil Eagderi, Erdoğan Çi̇çek, Edris Ghaderi
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study was conducted to determine the relationship between the length and weight (LWR) of 15 Oxynoemacheilus species i.e. Oxynoemacheilus bergianus, O. brandtii, O. chomanicus, O. euphraticus, O. elsae, O. frenatus, O. karunensis, O. kiabii, O. kurdistanicus, O. longipinnis, O. parvinae, O. persa, O. marunensis, O. zagrosensis, and O. zarzianus from Iranian inland waters. LWRs with high coefficients of determination were calculated for all species. The values of the slope parameter (b) ranged from 2.225 in O. brandtii to 3.575 in O. euphraticus. Fulton's condition factor (K$_{F}$) ranged from 0.673 in O. persa to 1.407 in O. kiabili …
Emerging Applications Of 3d Engineered Constructs From Plant Seed Extracts, Sedat Odabaş, Bora Gari̇pcan, Rihab Ksouri
Emerging Applications Of 3d Engineered Constructs From Plant Seed Extracts, Sedat Odabaş, Bora Gari̇pcan, Rihab Ksouri
Turkish Journal of Biology
Seeds, by-products derived from various plants such as mango, quince, and apples, are considered waste, though they have emerging commercial potential, and have been used in biological, industrial, and physiological research. Seed-derived natural macromolecules- mainly polysaccharides, mucilage, gums, and cellulose-have physicochemical and structural diversification, giving the potential for forming gels, texturing, thickening, and providing interfacial adsorption. Seed-derived natural macromolecules have been widely used during the last few years in cell research and tissue engineering applications. Their widespread approachability and safety, high rate of biodegradability, biocompatibility, supporting cell proliferation, and extracellular matrix synthesis are the main properties making plant seed derivatives …
A Comparative Profile Of Certain Biochemical And Hematological Parameters In Angora And Akkeçi Goats During The Transition Period, Rabi̇a Aktaş, Erkan Pehli̇van
A Comparative Profile Of Certain Biochemical And Hematological Parameters In Angora And Akkeçi Goats During The Transition Period, Rabi̇a Aktaş, Erkan Pehli̇van
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study investigated the comparative changes in hematological and certain biochemical parameters such as glucose, cholesterol, triglyceride calcium, phosphorus and total protein during the transition period in Angora and Akkeçi goats aged 2-4 years. For this purpose, blood samples were regularly taken from the vena jugularis of each goat at 3, 2, and 1 weeks before kidding (-3, -2 and -1), on the day of parturition (0) and 1, 2, and 3 weeks after kidding (+1, +2 and +3). According to the statistical analysis results, the differences between the averages of the groups in terms of MCHC, MCH, Lym, THR, …
Serum Trace Element Levels In Dogs With Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis, Aycan Nuri̇ye Gazyağci, Bengü Bi̇lgi̇ç, Berna Baysal Bakay, Duygu Tarhan, Alev Meltem Ercan, Songül Erdoğan, Hasan Erdoğan, Mehmet Erman Or, Kerem Ural
Serum Trace Element Levels In Dogs With Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis, Aycan Nuri̇ye Gazyağci, Bengü Bi̇lgi̇ç, Berna Baysal Bakay, Duygu Tarhan, Alev Meltem Ercan, Songül Erdoğan, Hasan Erdoğan, Mehmet Erman Or, Kerem Ural
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Canine visceral leishmaniasis has been denoted as neglected despite being a very well-known disease. Trace element alteration has been recognized in humans with visceral and cutaneous leishmaniasis, together with canine visceral leishmaniasis. The trace elements occupy a vital position in the immunological system, and host immune responses mitigate defense against leishmaniasis. We aimed to select trace elements in a total of 45 dogs of several breeds; those at the age of 11 months to 6 and from both sexes (26 male and 19 female) were enrolled in the study. The dogs included in the study were divided into leishmaniasis-infected and …
Does Apocynin Increase Liver Regeneration In The Partial Hepatectomy Model?, Yilmaz Bi̇lgi̇ç, Burhan Hakan Kanat, Onural Özhan, Azi̇be Yildiz, Zeynep Aksungur, Mehmet Erman Erdemli̇, Ni̇gar Vardi, Yusuf Türköz, Ahmet Sami̇ Akbulut, Adem Köse, Hakan Parlakpinar
Does Apocynin Increase Liver Regeneration In The Partial Hepatectomy Model?, Yilmaz Bi̇lgi̇ç, Burhan Hakan Kanat, Onural Özhan, Azi̇be Yildiz, Zeynep Aksungur, Mehmet Erman Erdemli̇, Ni̇gar Vardi, Yusuf Türköz, Ahmet Sami̇ Akbulut, Adem Köse, Hakan Parlakpinar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Hepayocyte loss may develop secondary to liver surgery and at this point liver regeneration plays a significant act in terms of liver reserve. The purpose of this research was to investigate the efficacy of apocynin on liver regeneration and preservation after partial hepatectomy in rats. Materials and methods: A total of 32 rats, have been divided into 4 groups (n: 8) for hepatectomy model. Inflammatory and antiinflammatory parameters were measured from blood and liver tissue samples. In addition, the effects of apocynin were examined immunohistochemically and histopathologically from liver tissue. Results: In liver tissue samples, a significant difference has …
Investigation Of Igf-1, Igf-Bp3 And Igf-Bp5 Levels In Umbilical Cord Blood Of Infants With Developmental Dysplasia Of The Hip, Esra Demi̇rel, Eyüp Şenocak, Gamze Nur Ci̇mi̇lli̇ Şenocak, Ali̇ Şahi̇n, Berri̇n Göktuğ Kadioğlu, Özlem Gündüz
Investigation Of Igf-1, Igf-Bp3 And Igf-Bp5 Levels In Umbilical Cord Blood Of Infants With Developmental Dysplasia Of The Hip, Esra Demi̇rel, Eyüp Şenocak, Gamze Nur Ci̇mi̇lli̇ Şenocak, Ali̇ Şahi̇n, Berri̇n Göktuğ Kadioğlu, Özlem Gündüz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor-1) is an important regulator of bone formation. Its deficiency has been associated with fetal growth disorders and hip dysplasia. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether IGF-1, IGF-BP3 (insulin like growth factorbinding protein 3), and IGF-BP5 levels in the umbilical cord blood can be predictive for early diagnosis of DDH. Materials and methods: Umbilical cord blood samples were collected from 860 mothers with pregnancies at high risk for DDH between October 2020 and January 2021. Mothers at 37-42 weeks of gestation, with risk factors for DDH, who delivered healthy infants were included. Blood …
The Role Of Superb Microvascular Imaging In Detecting Low-Grade Inflammation Among Adults And Those With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Preliminary Study, Alaaddi̇n Nayman, Nusret Seher, Mehmet Öztürk, Hali̇l Özer, Gülperi̇ Çeli̇k
The Role Of Superb Microvascular Imaging In Detecting Low-Grade Inflammation Among Adults And Those With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Preliminary Study, Alaaddi̇n Nayman, Nusret Seher, Mehmet Öztürk, Hali̇l Özer, Gülperi̇ Çeli̇k
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Pathophysiologic changes associated with chronic inflammation occur with aging and more prominently in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and an association between chronic inflammation and muscle wasting has been identified. The microcirculation is extremely sensitive to the inflammatory process and actively participates in it. In a healthy adult, angiogenesis is a strictly controlled and rare occurrence. However, aberrant angiogenesis and the development of new tiny blood vessels are known in chronic inflammatory diseases. Superb microvascular imaging (SMI) is a noninvasive technique that can evaluate tiny vessels with low blood flow and provide quantitative data. Our goal was to …
Sdf-1 Induces Directional Chemotaxis Of Endogenous Bmscs At The Intervertebral Fusion Site And Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation By Regulating Wnt/Ss-Catenin In The Bone Marrow Chimera Spinal Intervertebral Fusion Mouse Model, Qiwen Zhang, Ning Liang, Bin He, Siyou Wu, Depeng Wen, Xiaoyong Tang, Xiongcheng Shen
Sdf-1 Induces Directional Chemotaxis Of Endogenous Bmscs At The Intervertebral Fusion Site And Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation By Regulating Wnt/Ss-Catenin In The Bone Marrow Chimera Spinal Intervertebral Fusion Mouse Model, Qiwen Zhang, Ning Liang, Bin He, Siyou Wu, Depeng Wen, Xiaoyong Tang, Xiongcheng Shen
Turkish Journal of Biology
Clinical observations show that the current spinal fusion with internal fixation has a nonfusion rate of 5%-35%; however, methods to promote spinal fusion are limited. This study aimed to investigate the role of SDF-1-induced directional chemotaxis of BMSCs in bone marrow chimera spinal intervertebral fusion mouse model. BMSCs were isolated from bone marrow and identified by detecting CD44/CD34 positive cells. BMSCs (GFP-BMSCs) were labeled with GFP for tracking in vivo. Mice were inoculated with GFP-BMSCs to construct bone marrow chimera spinal intervertebral fusion model, which were divided into BM-SIF model, BM-SIF+SDF-1, BM-SIF+SDF-1-Anta group. The callus area of intervertebral fusion site …
Methionine Restriction And Cancer Treatment: A Systems Biology Study Of Yeast To Investigate The Possible Key Players, Esra Börklü
Methionine Restriction And Cancer Treatment: A Systems Biology Study Of Yeast To Investigate The Possible Key Players, Esra Börklü
Turkish Journal of Biology
Background/aim: Dietary restriction, mainly carbon and/or methionine restriction are among the upcoming supporting interventions along with chemotherapy in various cancers. Although dietary restriction has been proven to be beneficial, the main cellular machineries affected by its administration lacks deeper information considerably, a notable pitfall in its use as a personalized nutritional approach. Materials and methods: In this study, cellular effects of methionine restriction on a yeast model are explored via systems biology approaches. The methionine biosynthesis network, constructed by integrating interaction data with gene ontology terms, was analysed topologically, and proved to be informative about the intertwined relationship of methionine …
Genotoxic Effects Of Oxyclozanide On Hemocytes Of Galleria Mellonella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Larvae, Ci̇hat Çeli̇k, David Stanley, Ender Büyükgüzel
Genotoxic Effects Of Oxyclozanide On Hemocytes Of Galleria Mellonella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Larvae, Ci̇hat Çeli̇k, David Stanley, Ender Büyükgüzel
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Oxyclozanide is a salicylanilide derivative anthelmintic drug with a well-known effect on parasites that cause infections in humans and animals. In this study, the effect of oxyclozanide on DNA damage in hemocytes of Galleria mellonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) larvae, which has been used as a model organism in many fields, was investigated. Hemolymph was collected from the last instar larvae (7th instar) reared on artificial diets containing oxyclozanide at different concentrations (0.003%, 0.03%, 0.3%, and 1.5%) under laboratory conditions and then hemocytes suspension was prepared. Genotoxic damage in hemocytes was determined by the comet assay which enables microscopically detecting DNA …
Dynamics Of Co2 Consumption, And Biomass And Lipid Carbon Production During Photobioreactor Cultivation Of The Diatom Cyclotella, Altan Özkan
Turkish Journal of Botany
Understanding of CO2 delivery and consumption dynamics in algal photobioreactors are critical to unravel microalgae?s full potential for bioproduct generation and carbon capture from flue gas streams. This study aims to expand our current understanding by cultivating the diatom Cyclotella under controlled process conditions of a bubble column photobioreactor and analyzing CO2 consumption dynamics in real time using results from an online CO2 sensor connected to the reactor exhaust. Two sets of experiments were conducted: they served to contrast the influence of silicon and nitrate (Si&N colimitation) and Si limitation, and the light availability, respectively. CO2 consumption …
Hplc-Uv Analysis Of Phenolic Compounds And Biological Activities Of Padina Pavonica And Zanardinia Typus Marine Macroalgae Species, Hati̇ce Banu Keski̇nkaya, Ebru Deveci̇, Bahar Yilmaz Altinok, Numan Emre Gümüş, Emi̇ne Şükran Okudan Aslan, Cengi̇z Akköz, Serdar Karakurt
Hplc-Uv Analysis Of Phenolic Compounds And Biological Activities Of Padina Pavonica And Zanardinia Typus Marine Macroalgae Species, Hati̇ce Banu Keski̇nkaya, Ebru Deveci̇, Bahar Yilmaz Altinok, Numan Emre Gümüş, Emi̇ne Şükran Okudan Aslan, Cengi̇z Akköz, Serdar Karakurt
Turkish Journal of Botany
The marine macroalgae species are recognized as the food of the future with excellent bioactive properties. This study aimed to investigate phenolic compounds; cytotoxic, antibacterial, and antioxidant activities; total phenolic (TPC) and flavonoid (TFC) contents of the methanol, ethanol, and water extracts of Padina pavonica (PP) and Zanardinia typus (ZT). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report in which ZT was evaluated in terms of phenolic content, antioxidant, antibacterial, and cytotoxic activities. The HPLC analysis allowed the identification of five phenolic compounds containing rutin (0.31 ± 0.04 ? 3.00 ± 0.21 ppm) in all extracts and …
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Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
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The Predictive Significance Of Umbilical Cord Bilirubin And Bilirubin/Albumin Ratio For Neonatal Jaundice In Healthy Term Newborns, Handan Şahan, Selvi̇ Gülaşi, Mustafa Kurthan Mert, Eren Kale Çeki̇nmez
The Predictive Significance Of Umbilical Cord Bilirubin And Bilirubin/Albumin Ratio For Neonatal Jaundice In Healthy Term Newborns, Handan Şahan, Selvi̇ Gülaşi, Mustafa Kurthan Mert, Eren Kale Çeki̇nmez
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The aim of this study is to determine the value of the questions asked in routine follow-up, the cord blood bilirubin (CBB) and bilirubin/albumin (B/A) ratio in estimating the risk of developing hyperbilirubinemia. Materials and methods: Term and healthy 217 newborns whose CBB and albumin could be obtained and whose needed to be measured bilirubin level at the 24th and 72nd hours of life were included. Nutrition, sex and nationality, consanguinity between parents, jaundice in the sibling (s), mother's medications were questioned. CBB and albumin, serum total bilirubin (STB), serum albumin and transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) at the 24th and …
Comparison Of Primary Care Prescriptions For Old And Very Old Hypertensive Patients, Selcan Tülü Çolak, Caner Vizdiklar, Mert Kaşkal, Volkan Aydin, Ömer Ataç, Ahmet Akici
Comparison Of Primary Care Prescriptions For Old And Very Old Hypertensive Patients, Selcan Tülü Çolak, Caner Vizdiklar, Mert Kaşkal, Volkan Aydin, Ömer Ataç, Ahmet Akici
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Elderly and very elderly individuals might be subject to different approaches for the treatment of hypertension. We aimed to compare drug utilization in hypertensive old patients and very old patients in primary care, along with the evaluation of potentially inappropriate drug prescribing. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, we compared prescriptions of 65-79-year-old (old patient prescriptions [OPP], n = 433,988) vs. ≥80-year-old (very old patient prescriptions [VOPP], n = 134,079) with "essential hypertension" diagnosis, issued by 3:1 systematically-sampled primary care physicians (n = 1431) in İstanbul throughout 2016. Drug utilization patterns and distribution of antihypertensives based on drug …
Drought Stress Effects On Morphophysiological And Quality Characteristics Of Commercial Carrot Cultivars, Muhammad Daniyal Junaid, Zahi̇de Nesli̇han Öztürk, Ali̇ Fuat Gökçe
Drought Stress Effects On Morphophysiological And Quality Characteristics Of Commercial Carrot Cultivars, Muhammad Daniyal Junaid, Zahi̇de Nesli̇han Öztürk, Ali̇ Fuat Gökçe
Turkish Journal of Botany
The effects of drought stress on plant growth and development are getting more pronounced due to increasing influence of climate change on environmental stresses. Current study was devised to explore the drought effects on eight commercial carrot cultivars, having different root colors as a base for further studies to understand the response of carrot. Drought stress for 10 days was applied to carrot plants at taproot formation stage in semicontrolled greenhouse. The results revealed that orange and yellow colored carrot cultivars exhibited the least decline in physiological functioning (relative water contents and dry matter) that assisted in maintaining higher yield …
Ecological Factors Influencing The Breeding Performance Of Great Tits (Parus Major) In Artificial Nest Boxes, Dong-Ho Lee, Jae-Kang Lee, Tae-Kyung Eom, Ho-Kyoung Bae, Hyeongyu Ko, Shin-Jae Rhim
Ecological Factors Influencing The Breeding Performance Of Great Tits (Parus Major) In Artificial Nest Boxes, Dong-Ho Lee, Jae-Kang Lee, Tae-Kyung Eom, Ho-Kyoung Bae, Hyeongyu Ko, Shin-Jae Rhim
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Installing an artificial nest box has a positive effect on the cavity nesters such as great tit (Parus major). Beyond the process of installing an artificial nest box, a study on the effect of ecological factors on breeding performance is necessary. This study was conducted to evaluate the ecological factors influencing breeding performance of great tits (Parus major) in artificial nest boxes in temperate mixed forests. In this study, the first egg-laying date and percentage of shrub were closely related among ecological factors. Variable influencing clutch size was date of first egg-laying date. Percentage of shrub …
Lethal And Sublethal Effects Of Exposure To Roundup 360 Plus For The Chaoborus Flavicans Larvae (Diptera: Chaoboridae), Zbigniew Adamski, Aleksandra Dziegelewska, Paulina Jakubiak, Piotr Klimaszyk
Lethal And Sublethal Effects Of Exposure To Roundup 360 Plus For The Chaoborus Flavicans Larvae (Diptera: Chaoboridae), Zbigniew Adamski, Aleksandra Dziegelewska, Paulina Jakubiak, Piotr Klimaszyk
Turkish Journal of Zoology
The lethal and sublethal effects of Roundup (active substance glyphosate herbicide on phantom midge (Chaoborus flavicans, Meigen, 1830) larvae were checked in the range of concentrations from 20 to 2000 μg/L, in the five-day long tests. The herbicide caused the mortality of insects, with the LC$_{50}$ values ranging from 357.2 to 120.9 μg of glyphosate/L, for one and five days, respectively. The correlation coefficient >0.9 indicated a strong positive correlation between the concentration of Roundup in water and the mortality of C. flavicans. Also, the LT50 values indicate the toxic activity of the herbicide for the larvae. …
The Importance Of Shape Analysis Of The First Upper Molar In The Separation Of Two Subspecies Of The Hazel Dormouse (Muscardinus Avellanarius (Linnaeus, 1758)) In Northern Anatolia, Güli̇z Yavuz, Hati̇ce Mutlu Eyi̇son, Erkut Kivanç, Engi̇n Selvi̇, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak
The Importance Of Shape Analysis Of The First Upper Molar In The Separation Of Two Subspecies Of The Hazel Dormouse (Muscardinus Avellanarius (Linnaeus, 1758)) In Northern Anatolia, Güli̇z Yavuz, Hati̇ce Mutlu Eyi̇son, Erkut Kivanç, Engi̇n Selvi̇, Nuri̇ Yi̇ği̇t, Ercüment Çolak
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Morphological features are important for intraspecific and interspecific variation. Teeth are important taxonomical characteristics because they can differ according to diet. Shape analysis of the first upper molar (M1) was used to determine geographical variations and effects of ecological changes on the population structure of Hazel dormice (Muscardinus avellanarius) living in Turkey. Both outline and landmark analysis, as well as a canonical variates analysis, showed significant differences in teeth shape between populations. With this technique, we separated out two subspecies: M. a. trapezius and M. a. abanticus.
Effect Of Different Light Intensities And Colors On Growth Performance And Reproductive Characteristics In Japanese Quails, Fawwad Ahmad, Muhammad Sharif, Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Shoaib, Talha Siddique, Aqian Ahmed, Ahmad Hamad Sheir, Muhammad Ahsan Yaseen, Muhammad Mahboob Ali Hamid
Effect Of Different Light Intensities And Colors On Growth Performance And Reproductive Characteristics In Japanese Quails, Fawwad Ahmad, Muhammad Sharif, Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Shoaib, Talha Siddique, Aqian Ahmed, Ahmad Hamad Sheir, Muhammad Ahsan Yaseen, Muhammad Mahboob Ali Hamid
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Light is one of the most important environmental factors in quail farming, as it has a significant impact on production efficiency and reproductive characteristics. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of different light intensities and colors on production performance in Japanese quails. For the first experiment, 200 Japanese quails were divided into five treatment groups, each with four replicates (10 birds in each). The birds in the control treatment were exposed to a light intensity of 20 lux, while the other four treatment groups were exposed to light intensities of 10 lux, 15 lux, 25 lux, …
Investigation Of Bmp15 And Gdf9 Gene Polymorphisms And Their Effects On Litter Size In Anatolian Sheep Breed Akkaraman, Koray Kirikçi
Investigation Of Bmp15 And Gdf9 Gene Polymorphisms And Their Effects On Litter Size In Anatolian Sheep Breed Akkaraman, Koray Kirikçi
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study aimed to examine the polymorphism of the BMP15 (FecX$^{G}$ and FecX$^{I}$) and GDF9 (G1 and G4) genes and the association between genotypes and litter size in the Akkaraman breed. Blood samples were taken from 100 ewes in total. Genomic DNA was obtained from whole blood. The PCR-RFLP technique was employed to determine the polymorphisms of the genes under investigation. The G1 was the only polymorphic among the four loci analyzed. The frequencies for the GA and GG genotypes were 0.26 and 0.74, respectively, while the A and G allele frequencies were 0.13 and 0.87, respectively. The observed and …
Influence Of Lactobacillus Plantarum Administration On Some Serum/Tissue (Uterus) Antioxidant And Cytokine Levels In Female Rats Exposed To Cadmium (Cd), İhsan Kisadere, Bariş Güner, Hakan Tavşanli, Mehmet Faruk Aydin, Mustafa Usta
Influence Of Lactobacillus Plantarum Administration On Some Serum/Tissue (Uterus) Antioxidant And Cytokine Levels In Female Rats Exposed To Cadmium (Cd), İhsan Kisadere, Bariş Güner, Hakan Tavşanli, Mehmet Faruk Aydin, Mustafa Usta
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The study aimed to investigate the effects of oral Lactobacillus plantarum (Lp) administration on some serum/tissue (uterus) antioxidant and cytokine levels as well as histopathologic changes in female rats exposed chronically to Cd. For this purpose, rats were separated into four groups including control (C, n = 8), cadmium (Cd, n = 8), Lp (n = 8), and Cd + Lp (n = 8). Cd (dissolved in water at a dose of 2.04 mg/mL) was orally administered to Cd and Cd + Lp groups for 28 days. Besides, active-live Lp, which was grown at a level of approximately 10$^{8}$-10$^{9}$ cfu/mL …
Could There Be A Relationship Between Feeding Characteristics And The Shape Of Condylus Occipitalis And Foramen Magnum In Mammals?, Yasi̇n Demi̇raslan, İsmai̇l Demi̇rci̇oğlu, İftar Gürbüz, Funda Aksünger Karaavci, Abdullah Ortadeveci, Özcan Özgel
Could There Be A Relationship Between Feeding Characteristics And The Shape Of Condylus Occipitalis And Foramen Magnum In Mammals?, Yasi̇n Demi̇raslan, İsmai̇l Demi̇rci̇oğlu, İftar Gürbüz, Funda Aksünger Karaavci, Abdullah Ortadeveci, Özcan Özgel
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of the study was to investigate the shape of the foramen magnum and condylus occipitalis of mammalian species belonging to different feeding groups. For this, two-dimensional geometric morphometric method analyses were applied. The data from the skulls of the 12 species were used. In principal component analysis, the first three principal components accounted for 70.353%of the total shape variation. According to the first principal component, the dorsal edge of the condylus occipitalis and foramen magnum contributed the most to shape variation. Most of the individuals were correctly separated according to the feeding groups. The most accurate grouping features …
Discrimination Between Six Commercially Relevant And Ecologically Diverse Fish Species Across The Gulf Of Tunis Using Fatty Acid Composition And Otolith Shape Analyses, Nawzet Bouriga, Wafa Rjiba Bahri, Safa Bejaoui, Madel F. Adjibayo Houeto, Adel A. Basyouny Shahin, Jean-Pierre Quiganrd, Monia Trabelsi, Abderraouf Ben Faleh
Discrimination Between Six Commercially Relevant And Ecologically Diverse Fish Species Across The Gulf Of Tunis Using Fatty Acid Composition And Otolith Shape Analyses, Nawzet Bouriga, Wafa Rjiba Bahri, Safa Bejaoui, Madel F. Adjibayo Houeto, Adel A. Basyouny Shahin, Jean-Pierre Quiganrd, Monia Trabelsi, Abderraouf Ben Faleh
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Fatty acid composition and otolith shape variation of six commercially important fishes, which differ ecologically in their living and feeding habits across the Gulf of Tunis, Tunisia, were analyzed. The aims were to investigate the discrimination and relationship between the six species using both fatty acid composition and otolith shape to examine whether variability in fatty acid composition is consistent with variation in otolith shape and check whether otoliths shape and fatty acids composition have combined characteristic signals for these species. Tukey's test with one-way ANOVA indicated significant differences in total percentages of saturated (SFAs), polyunsaturated (PUFAs), and monounsaturated (MUFAs) …
Improvement In Endothelial Function In Hypertensive Patients After Ramadan Fasting: Effects Of Cortisol, Erkan Demi̇rci̇, Eyüp Özkan
Improvement In Endothelial Function In Hypertensive Patients After Ramadan Fasting: Effects Of Cortisol, Erkan Demi̇rci̇, Eyüp Özkan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: There are studies on the effects of Ramadan fasting (RF), which is one of the intermittent fasting diets, on both hypertension and endothelial function. However, the relationship between possible improvements in endothelial function and blood pressure after RF is not clear. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of RF on blood pressure and endothelial dysfunction in patients with arterial hypertension (HT). Materials and methods: Sixty-four HT patients, aged 45-65, who were followed up in the Cardiology Department of Kayseri City Hospital and fasted during Ramadan between 13 April and 13 May 2021 with their self-consents were …
Resveratrol Attenuated High Intensity Exercise Training-Induced Inflammation And Ferroptosis Via Nrf2/Fth1/Gpx4 Pathway In Intestine Of Mice, Zhe Xu, Xiaonan Sun, Bin Ding, Ming Zi, Yan Ma
Resveratrol Attenuated High Intensity Exercise Training-Induced Inflammation And Ferroptosis Via Nrf2/Fth1/Gpx4 Pathway In Intestine Of Mice, Zhe Xu, Xiaonan Sun, Bin Ding, Ming Zi, Yan Ma
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Moderate exercise has beneficial effects for human health and is helpful for the protection against several diseases. However, high intensity exercise training caused gastrointestinal syndrome. Resveratrol, a plant extract, plays a vital role in protecting various organs. However, whether resveratrol protected mice against high intensity exercise training-induced intestinal damage remains unclear. In this study, our objective was to investigate the protective effects and mechanism of resveratrol in high intensity exercise training-treated mice. Materials and methods: Mice were treated with swimming exercise protocol and/or resveratrol (15 mg/kg/day) for 28 consecutive days. Then, the mice were sacrificed, and a series of …
Effects Of Testosterone Treatment On Anal Sphincter Damage Repair In Ovariectomized Rats, İrem Şenyuva, Duygu Baki̇ Acar, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Demi̇rel, Ece Tunç
Effects Of Testosterone Treatment On Anal Sphincter Damage Repair In Ovariectomized Rats, İrem Şenyuva, Duygu Baki̇ Acar, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Demi̇rel, Ece Tunç
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Fecal incontinence (FI) generally occurs with anal sphincter damage caused by vaginal delivery in women, obvious FI can develop in the postmenopausal stage. This pelvic floor dysfunction has no rational medical therapeutic options. We investigated the effect of testosterone treatment on the anal sphincter structure, serum thiol/disulfide levels, uterine tissue, and body composition in female rats in an experimental menopause-FI model. Materials and methods: The animal experiments were performed between September and November 2020 at Experimental Animal Application and Research Center, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey. Thirty-two female rats were divided into four groups: sham, saline, 10 mg/kg testosterone …
The Effects Of Early Short-Term Insulin Treatment Vs. Glimepiride On Beta Cell Function In Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes With Hba1c Above 9%, Jelena Stojanovic, Marina Andjelic-Jelic, Miljanka Vuksanovic, Milica Marjanovic-Petkovic, Biljana Jojic, Marko Stojanovic, Teodora Beljic-Zivkovic
The Effects Of Early Short-Term Insulin Treatment Vs. Glimepiride On Beta Cell Function In Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes With Hba1c Above 9%, Jelena Stojanovic, Marina Andjelic-Jelic, Miljanka Vuksanovic, Milica Marjanovic-Petkovic, Biljana Jojic, Marko Stojanovic, Teodora Beljic-Zivkovic
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is a complex metabolic impairment. Beta cell (BC) failure is the most challenging among its pathogenetic mechanisms. Recognizing reversible contributors to BC failure could guide individualized approach to early T2D treatment. The aim of this study was to compare early short-term insulin treatment vs. glimepiride, both added to metformin, on BC function, glycemic and lipid control, during 12-month follow-up. Patients and methods: Eighty newly diagnosed T2D patients, 30-65 years of age, presenting with HbA1c ≥ 9% were enrolled in the study. They were randomly assigned to single-month initial insulin therapy (INS) added to metformin, …