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Genistein Suppresses The Inflammation And Gsk-3 Pathway In An Animal Model Ofspontaneous Ovarian Cancer, Füsun Erten, Engi̇n Yeni̇ce, Cemal Orhan, Beşi̇r Er, Pinar Demi̇rel Öner, Patrick Brice Defo Deeh, Kazi̇m Şahi̇n Jan 2021

Genistein Suppresses The Inflammation And Gsk-3 Pathway In An Animal Model Ofspontaneous Ovarian Cancer, Füsun Erten, Engi̇n Yeni̇ce, Cemal Orhan, Beşi̇r Er, Pinar Demi̇rel Öner, Patrick Brice Defo Deeh, Kazi̇m Şahi̇n

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Numerous studies show that cancer risk is reduced by consumption of soy-based foods containing genistein, but its effects on the glycogen synthase kinase-3 pathway (GSK-3) in ovarian cancer is unknown. Therefore, we tested the properties of genistein on inflammatory biomarkers and GSK-3 signaling pathways in the ovaries of old laying hens with ovarian cancer. Materials and methods: A total of 300 laying hens were distributed into three groups as follows: group 1, animals fed a standard diet (comprising 22.39 mg of genistein/kg of diet); groups 2 and 3, animals fed a standard diet reconstituted with supplementation of 400 mg …


Impact Of Fetal Brain Tissue Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell And Fibrin Glue On Facial Nervecrash Injury, Ömer Bayir, Tuğba Karagöz, Ferda Alpaslan Pinarli, Güli̇stan Sanem Saribaş, Candan Özoğul, Kemal Keseroğlu, Güleser Saylam, Emel Çadalli Tatar, Sevi̇lay Karahan, Bülent Öcal, Mehmet Hakan Korkmaz Jan 2021

Impact Of Fetal Brain Tissue Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell And Fibrin Glue On Facial Nervecrash Injury, Ömer Bayir, Tuğba Karagöz, Ferda Alpaslan Pinarli, Güli̇stan Sanem Saribaş, Candan Özoğul, Kemal Keseroğlu, Güleser Saylam, Emel Çadalli Tatar, Sevi̇lay Karahan, Bülent Öcal, Mehmet Hakan Korkmaz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To evaluate the clinical and histopathological effects of fetal brain tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (FBTMSC) and fibrin glue (FG) on the facial nerve (FN) regeneration in rats with traumatic FN injury. Materials and methods: Twenty-eight Sprague Dawley rats were included in the study and divided into 4 groups. Traumatic FN injury (FP) was created by a surgical clamp compression to the main trunk of left FN in all groups. In the control group (group 1) no treatment was applied, in group 2 (FBTMSC group) 2 × 106 FBTMSC was injected, in group 3 (FG group) only FG was …


The Effect Of 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 On Liver Damage, Oxidative Stress, And Advanced Glycation End Products In Experimental Nonalcoholicand Alcoholic- Fatty Liver Disease, İlknur Bi̇ngül, Abdurrahman Fati̇h Aydin, Canan Küçükgergi̇n, Asi̇ye Işin Doğan Eki̇ci̇, Semra Abbasoğlu, Mehmet Müjdat Uysal Jan 2021

The Effect Of 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 On Liver Damage, Oxidative Stress, And Advanced Glycation End Products In Experimental Nonalcoholicand Alcoholic- Fatty Liver Disease, İlknur Bi̇ngül, Abdurrahman Fati̇h Aydin, Canan Küçükgergi̇n, Asi̇ye Işin Doğan Eki̇ci̇, Semra Abbasoğlu, Mehmet Müjdat Uysal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Oxidative stress and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) formation are proposed as effective mechanisms in the pathogenesis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcoholic liver disease (ALD). 1,25(OH)2 D3 was proposed to have antioxidant, antiinflammatory and antiglycation properties. In this study, the effect of 1,25(OH)2 D3 treatment on oxidative stress parameters and AGEs levels together with hepatic histopathology was investigated in high fructose (HFr) or ethanol (EtOH)-treated rats. Materials and methods: Rats were treated with fructose (30%) or ethanol (5-20%) in drinking water with and without 1,25(OH)2 D3 treatment (5 µg/kg two times a week) for 8 weeks. …


Sodium Valproate Improves Sensorimotor Gating Deficit Induced By Sleep Deprivation Atlow Doses, Muhammet Teki̇n, Fatma Duygu Kaya Yertutanol, Burcu Çevreli̇, Asi̇l Ali̇ Özdoğru, Hamza Kulaksiz, İsmai̇l Tayfun Uzbay Jan 2021

Sodium Valproate Improves Sensorimotor Gating Deficit Induced By Sleep Deprivation Atlow Doses, Muhammet Teki̇n, Fatma Duygu Kaya Yertutanol, Burcu Çevreli̇, Asi̇l Ali̇ Özdoğru, Hamza Kulaksiz, İsmai̇l Tayfun Uzbay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Sleep deprivation disrupts prepulse inhibition of acoustic startle reflex and can be used to mimic psychosis in experimental animals. On the other hand, it is also a model for other disorders of sensory processing, including migraine. This study aims to assess the effects of sodium valproate, a drug that is used in a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders, on normal and disrupted sensorimotor gating in rats. Materials and methods: Sixty-two Wistar albino rats were randomly distributed into 8 groups. Subchronic and intraperitoneal sodium valproate were administrated to the sleep-deprived and nonsleep-deprived rats by either 50-100 or 200 mg/kg/day. Prepulse inhibition …


Protective And Therapeutic Effect Of Hydrogen Sulfide On Hemorrhagic Cystitis And Testisdysfunction Induced With Cyclophosphamide, Fi̇kri̇ye Yasemi̇n Özati̇k, Orhan Özati̇k, Yasemi̇n Tekşen, Semra Yi̇ği̇taslan, Nezi̇ha Senem Ari Jan 2021

Protective And Therapeutic Effect Of Hydrogen Sulfide On Hemorrhagic Cystitis And Testisdysfunction Induced With Cyclophosphamide, Fi̇kri̇ye Yasemi̇n Özati̇k, Orhan Özati̇k, Yasemi̇n Tekşen, Semra Yi̇ği̇taslan, Nezi̇ha Senem Ari

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Backround/aim: Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a drug used for treatment of many malignant diseases. However, it can cause serious side effects such as hemorrhagic cystitis and male infertility. Hydrogen sulfide (H2 S) is a gaseous mediator and is suggested to have antioxidant, antiinflammatory, and antiapoptotic effects. In this study, dose-dependent effects of H2 S donor sodium hydrosulfide (NaHS) on cyclophosphamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis and testicular dysfunction were investigated in rats. Material and methods: Rats were divided into 5 groups (n = 8): control, CP, NaHS25 μmol/kg, NaHS50 μmol/kg, and NaHS100 μmol/ kg. After treatment for 7 days intraperitoneally (ip), a single ip …


Effect Of Betulinic Acid Administration On Tlr-9/Nf-Κb /Il-18 Levels In Experimentalliver Injury, Eda Dokumacioğlu, Hati̇ce İskender, Kübra Asena Teri̇m Kapaki̇n, Güler Yeni̇ce, Behzat Mokthare, İsmai̇l Bolat, Armağan Hayirli Jan 2021

Effect Of Betulinic Acid Administration On Tlr-9/Nf-Κb /Il-18 Levels In Experimentalliver Injury, Eda Dokumacioğlu, Hati̇ce İskender, Kübra Asena Teri̇m Kapaki̇n, Güler Yeni̇ce, Behzat Mokthare, İsmai̇l Bolat, Armağan Hayirli

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Acetaminophen (APAP), used in the composition of thousands of preparations, is the most commonly used analgesic and antipyretic drug. The present study aimed to investigate the potential protective effects of the betulinic acid (BA) treatment through an APAP-induced hepatotoxicity rat model, using inflammatory, biochemical, and histopathological parameters. Materials and methods: The study consisted of four groups: control group, APAP group, BA group, and APAP+BA group. Experimental studies continued for fifteen days. Serum samples were analysed for glucose, total cholesterol (TChol), triglyceride (TG), low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL), aspartate amino transferase (AST), malondialdehyde (MDA), toll-like receptor-9 (TLR-9), …


Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Affects Insulin Sensitivity/Resistance By Increasingadiponectin, Resistin, And Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-I In Rats, Cemi̇l Kahraman, Hüseyi̇n Yaman Jan 2021

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Affects Insulin Sensitivity/Resistance By Increasingadiponectin, Resistin, And Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-I In Rats, Cemi̇l Kahraman, Hüseyi̇n Yaman

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) causes insulin sensitivity, but the reason for this is not known yet. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of HBOT on insulin sensitivity via resistin, plasminogen activator inhibitor-I (PAI-I), and adiponectin. Materials and methods: The study was designed using HBOT and control groups, with eight rats in each group. After 20 days of HBOT under 2.5 atmospheres for 90 min, the fasting insulin (FI), resistin, PAI-I, homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance scores (HOMA-IR), quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (QUICKI), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), triglyceride, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) …


Potential Antidiabetic Activity Of Benzimidazole Derivative Albendazole And Lansoprazoledrugs In Different Doses In Experimental Type 2 Diabetic Rats, Burak Di̇k, Devran Coşkun, Emre Bahçi̇van, Kami̇l Üney Jan 2021

Potential Antidiabetic Activity Of Benzimidazole Derivative Albendazole And Lansoprazoledrugs In Different Doses In Experimental Type 2 Diabetic Rats, Burak Di̇k, Devran Coşkun, Emre Bahçi̇van, Kami̇l Üney

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the effects of different concentrations of albendazole and lansoprazole, which were benzimidazole derivatives, on endocrinologic and biochemical parameters in experimental type 2 diabetic (T2D) rats. Materials and methods: In this study, 46 male Wistar Albino rats were used. Animals were divided as healthy control (0.1 mL/rat/day saline, s.c, n = 6), diabetes control (0.1 mL/rat/day saline, s.c, n = 8), diabetes+low-dose albendazole (5 mg/kg, oral, n = 8), diabetes+highdose albendazole (10 mg/kg, oral n = 8), diabetes+low-dose lansoprazole (15 mg/kg, subcutaneous, n = 8), and diabetes+high-dose lansoprazole (30 mg/kg, subcutaneous, n …


Diagnostic Performance Of Shear Wave Elastography And Diffusion-Weighted Magneticresonance Imaging In Cervical Lymph Nodes: A Comparative Study, Veli̇ Süha Öztürk, Ersen Erteki̇n Jan 2021

Diagnostic Performance Of Shear Wave Elastography And Diffusion-Weighted Magneticresonance Imaging In Cervical Lymph Nodes: A Comparative Study, Veli̇ Süha Öztürk, Ersen Erteki̇n

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To investigate the potential diagnostic value of point shear wave elastography (pSWE) and the contribution of concurrent diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) to diagnostic performance in patients with cervical lymphadenopathy. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study included 116 cervical lymph nodes of 94 patients. All lymph nodes were evaluated before the treatment or histopathological sampling. Gray scale ultrasonographic features, elastographic stiffness and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values were measured and recorded. Lymph nodes were divided into benign and malignant groups with histopathological findings. Results: Short axis measurement, axis ratio, hilum morphology, vascularization patterns, pSWE, and ADC values were …


Giant Hepatic Hemangioma Treatment With Transcatheter Arterial Embolisation Andtranscatheter Arterial Chemoembolisation; Comparative Results, Özhan Özgür, Hakki Ti̇mur Si̇ndel Jan 2021

Giant Hepatic Hemangioma Treatment With Transcatheter Arterial Embolisation Andtranscatheter Arterial Chemoembolisation; Comparative Results, Özhan Özgür, Hakki Ti̇mur Si̇ndel

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Treatment of hepatic hemangiomas is a controversial topic, and traditional treatment is surgical excision. Transcatheter arterial embolisation (TAE) and transcatheter arterial chemoembolisation (TACE) have been reported as minimally invasive treatment methods. To the best of our knowledge, there are no studies comparing use of TACE and TAE for hepatic hemangioma treatment. The aim of the study is to compare symptom resolution, size reducing effects, and complications of TACE and TAE for the treatment of giant hepatic hemangiomas. Materials and methods: A total of 104 patients underwent TACE using bleomycin, and 108 patients underwent TAE. The patients were followed-up for …


Differentiation Of Benign And Malignant Superficial Soft Tissue Lesions Using Real-Timestrain Elastography, Gökçe Annaç, Murat Canyi̇ği̇t, Si̇nan Tan, Ersi̇n Akşam, Nuran Süngü, Hali̇l Arslan Jan 2021

Differentiation Of Benign And Malignant Superficial Soft Tissue Lesions Using Real-Timestrain Elastography, Gökçe Annaç, Murat Canyi̇ği̇t, Si̇nan Tan, Ersi̇n Akşam, Nuran Süngü, Hali̇l Arslan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To evaluate benign and malignant cutaneous-subcutaneous lesions using real-time strain elastography (RTSE) and to compare the findings with histopathologic results. Materials and methods: Over a period of 10 months, 72 patients (38 with benign and 34 with malignant cutaneous and subcutaneous lesions) were prospectively included in this study. Elasticity patterns and strain ratios were examined for each lesion. Lesions were evaluated in 4 groups as yellow-red (soft; pattern-1), green-yellow (moderate; pattern-2), blue-green (hard; pattern-3) and blue (hardest; pattern-4). The stiffness of the lesions was displayed with strain ratios by comparing of a nearby reference tissue. The recorded images were …


Distal Spread And Tumor Regression Patterns Following Preoperative Chemoradiotherapyin Rectal Cancer Patients, İlter Özer, Nesli̇han İnci̇ Zengi̇n, Haci Murat Çayci, Adem Yüksel, Tahsi̇n Dalgiç, Murat Ulaş, Erdal Bi̇rol Bostanci, Musa Akoğlu Jan 2021

Distal Spread And Tumor Regression Patterns Following Preoperative Chemoradiotherapyin Rectal Cancer Patients, İlter Özer, Nesli̇han İnci̇ Zengi̇n, Haci Murat Çayci, Adem Yüksel, Tahsi̇n Dalgiç, Murat Ulaş, Erdal Bi̇rol Bostanci, Musa Akoğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aimed to evaluate the regression pattern with the distal intramural spread (DIS) of rectum cancer after preoperative chemoradiation. Materials and methods: Specimens from 56 patients who underwent radical resection after preoperative chemoradiation for rectal cancer were examined. The regression pattern (total, fragmented) of the tumor was recorded. DIS status was evaluated by creating sections 0.2 to 0.3 cm thick. Results: A single macroscopic residual area was detected in all specimens. In 10 patients (17.8 %), pathologically complete responses were identified, and DIS was detected in 33 patients (58.9%). The average DIS distance was 0.56 ± 0.3 cm …


Investigation Of The Correlation Between Mood Disorder Symptoms And Disease Activityand Functional Status In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients, Meli̇h Pamukcu, Tuğba İzci̇ Duran, Hasan Ulusoy, Kürşat Altinbaş Jan 2021

Investigation Of The Correlation Between Mood Disorder Symptoms And Disease Activityand Functional Status In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients, Meli̇h Pamukcu, Tuğba İzci̇ Duran, Hasan Ulusoy, Kürşat Altinbaş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To investigate the correlation between depressive-anxiety symptoms, mixed features, disease activity, and functional status in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the light of the shared underlying etiology in both disorders. Materials and methods: The study included 556 patients with RA. RA disease activity was measured using the Disease Activity Score 28-joint count C reactive protein (DAS28-CRP), and the patients were evaluated by a Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ). The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ), and Modified Hypomania Checklist (mHCL) were used to evaluate the mixed depression and bipolarity status of the patients. Results: Of …


The Potential Role Of Human Hiv-1 Tat-Interactive Protein 2levels In The Pathogenesis Of Contact Dermatitis, Mahmut Sami̇ Meti̇n, Handan Bi̇len, Ömer Faruk Elmas, Necmetti̇n Akdeni̇z Jan 2021

The Potential Role Of Human Hiv-1 Tat-Interactive Protein 2levels In The Pathogenesis Of Contact Dermatitis, Mahmut Sami̇ Meti̇n, Handan Bi̇len, Ömer Faruk Elmas, Necmetti̇n Akdeni̇z

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Human HIV-1 TAT interactive protein 2 (HTATIP2/TIP30) is a gene that is extensively expressed in human tissues as well as in tumor tissues. This study aimed to explore the potential role of HTATIP2/TIP30 in contact dermatitis (CD), which is one of the most common inflammatory cutaneous conditions. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study involved adult patients with acute contact dermatitis who were admitted to the outpatient dermatology clinic of a tertiary hospital and healthy adult volunteers without any cutaneous or systemic diseases. The blood concentration of HTATIP2/TIP30 was measured using ELISA kits. Results: The research sample consisted of 31 …


Three-Dimensional Assessment Of Pharyngeal Airway In Individuals With Myotonicdystrophy Type 1, Burcu Evli̇ce, Ayşe Fi̇li̇z Koç, Hazal Duyan, Damla Soydan Çabuk Jan 2021

Three-Dimensional Assessment Of Pharyngeal Airway In Individuals With Myotonicdystrophy Type 1, Burcu Evli̇ce, Ayşe Fi̇li̇z Koç, Hazal Duyan, Damla Soydan Çabuk

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The objectives of this study were to assess pharyngeal airway volume (PAV) in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) by cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) and to evaluate the impact of diaphragm thickness and pulmonary function tests on PAV. Materials and methods: Thirty DM1 patients (10 female and 20 male; mean age 42.40 ± 12.07) were included in the study. Age and sex-matched thirty patients were participated as control group. In DM1 group pulmonary function tests (PFT) were performed. Independent t-test was used to compare PAV values of patients with DM1 and control group. The Mann-Whitney U test was …


Serum Chitotriosidase And Ykl-40 In Acute Pancreatitis: Reliability As Prognostic Markerfor Disease Severity And Correlation With Inflammatory Markers, Ece Ünal Çeti̇n, Fati̇h Kamiş, Adi̇l Uğur Çeti̇n, Yavuz Beyazi̇t, Murat Keki̇lli̇ Jan 2021

Serum Chitotriosidase And Ykl-40 In Acute Pancreatitis: Reliability As Prognostic Markerfor Disease Severity And Correlation With Inflammatory Markers, Ece Ünal Çeti̇n, Fati̇h Kamiş, Adi̇l Uğur Çeti̇n, Yavuz Beyazi̇t, Murat Keki̇lli̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Chitotriosidase and YKL-40, also called chitinase 3-like protein 1, are homologs of family 18 glycosyl hydrolases, secreted by human macrophages and granulocytes under inflammatory conditions. Although increased levels of chitotriosidase and YKL-40 are linked with several inflammatory diseases, the physiological utility of these two enzymes is still not fully characterized. This study aims to analyse the serum YKL-40 and chitotriosidase levels of acute pancreatitis patients to assess whether their activity correlates with acute pancreatitis and its severity. Materials and methods: Chitotriosidase and YKL-40 levels, along with routine laboratory parameters, were determined from the serum samples of 41 acute pancreatitis …


Neuropeptide-S Affects Cognitive Impairment And Depression-Like Behavior On Mptpinduced Experimental Mouse Model Of Parkinson?S Disease, Ayşe Özkan, Mehmet Bülbül, Nari̇n Deri̇n, Osman Si̇nen, Güven Akçay, Hande Parlak, Mutay Aydin Aslan, Aysel Ağar Jan 2021

Neuropeptide-S Affects Cognitive Impairment And Depression-Like Behavior On Mptpinduced Experimental Mouse Model Of Parkinson?S Disease, Ayşe Özkan, Mehmet Bülbül, Nari̇n Deri̇n, Osman Si̇nen, Güven Akçay, Hande Parlak, Mutay Aydin Aslan, Aysel Ağar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The present study proposes to investigate the effect of neuropeptide-S (NPS) on cognitive functions and depressionlike behavior of MPTP-induced experimental model of Parkinson's disease (PD). Materials and methods: Three-month-old C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into three groups as; Control, Methyl-4-phenyl1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP) and MPTP + NPS 0.1 nmol (received intraperitoneal injection of MPTP and intracerebroventricular injection of NPS, 0.1 nmol for seven days). The radial arm maze and pole tests were carried out, and the levels of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) were determined using western blotting. A mass spectrometer was used to measure the levels of dopamine, glutamic acid, and glutamine. …


Concomitant Accumulations Of Ions, Osmoprotectants And Antioxidant System-Relatedsubstances Provide Salt Tolerance Capability To Succulent Extreme-Halophyte Scorzonera Hieraciifolia, Cansu Altuntaş, Rabi̇ye Terzi̇ Jan 2021

Concomitant Accumulations Of Ions, Osmoprotectants And Antioxidant System-Relatedsubstances Provide Salt Tolerance Capability To Succulent Extreme-Halophyte Scorzonera Hieraciifolia, Cansu Altuntaş, Rabi̇ye Terzi̇

Turkish Journal of Botany

Halophytes adapting to live in salinized areas can activate some tolerance mechanism through signal compounds to cope with salinity. However, the role of co-activity of signal compounds in salt tolerance of halophytes has not yet fully understood. We researched the changes in signal compounds involved in the salt tolerance mechanism, including inorganic ions, osmoprotectants and substances related to the antioxidant system in


On Some Topological Properties In The Class Of Alexandroff Spaces, Sami Lazaar, Houssem Sabri, Randa Tahri Jan 2021

On Some Topological Properties In The Class Of Alexandroff Spaces, Sami Lazaar, Houssem Sabri, Randa Tahri

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

In the class of Alexandroff spaces we study the properties of being a submaximal, door, Whyburn and weakly Whyburn space. We provide characterizations in order theoretical terms. Connections with posets, counting formulas and numerical results in the class of finite spaces are also given.


Preparation Of Glutathione Loaded Nanoemulsions And Testing Of Hepatoprotectiveactivity On Thle-2 Cells, Ozan Yeşi̇ltepe, Emi̇ne Güler Çeli̇k, Caner Geyi̇k, Zi̇nar Pinar Gümüş, Di̇lek Odaci Demi̇rkol, Hakan Coşkunol, Suna Ti̇mur Jan 2021

Preparation Of Glutathione Loaded Nanoemulsions And Testing Of Hepatoprotectiveactivity On Thle-2 Cells, Ozan Yeşi̇ltepe, Emi̇ne Güler Çeli̇k, Caner Geyi̇k, Zi̇nar Pinar Gümüş, Di̇lek Odaci Demi̇rkol, Hakan Coşkunol, Suna Ti̇mur

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

To improve bioavailability and stability of hydrophobic and hydrophilic compounds, nanoemulsions are good alternatives as delivery systems because of their nontoxic and nonirritant nature. Glutathione (GSH) suffers from low stability in water, where its encapsulation in nanoemulsions is a powerful strategy to its stability in aqueous systems. The aim of this study was to obtain nanoemulsions from the hydrophobic/hydrophilic contents of N. sativa seed oil so as to improve GSH stability along with bioavailability of N. sativa seed oil. Then, the prepared nanoemulsions were tested for in vitro hepatoprotective activity against ethanol toxicity. To the best of our knowledge, there …


Synthesis And Characterization Of Biodegradable Palm Palmitic Acid Based Bioplastic, Abd Al-Wali Japir, Nadia Salih, Jumat Salimon Jan 2021

Synthesis And Characterization Of Biodegradable Palm Palmitic Acid Based Bioplastic, Abd Al-Wali Japir, Nadia Salih, Jumat Salimon

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

This study involves the quantitative analysis of high free fatty acid crude palm oil, the separation of palmitic acid and synthesis of palm palmitic acid-based bioplastic. Synthesis of dimethyl 2-tetradecylmalonate (DMTDM) using methyl palmitate (MP) with sodium hydride (NaH) in the presence of reactive solvent of dimethyl carbonate (DMC) was carried out. The reaction conditions comprise at a mole ratio of MP: DMC: NaH: dimethylformamide (DMF) (0.1:2:0.25:1) at 60 °C for 14 h with 88.3 ± 1.4% yield. FTIR spectra of DMTDM showed the ester carbonyl group at 1740 cm-1. The polymerization of DMTDM with 1,6-hexandiol or 1,12-dodecandiol was carried …


3-Hydroxy-7,8,9,10-Tetrahydro-6h-Benzo[C]Chromen-6-One And 3-Hydroxy-6h-Benzo[C] Chromen-6-One Act As On-Off Selective Fluorescent Sensors For Iron (Iii) Under In Vitro And Ex Vivo Conditions, Karar Shukur, Amirhossein Fallah, Kerem Terali, Rasi̇me Kalkan, Mustafa Gazi, Hayretti̇n Ozan Gülcan Jan 2021

3-Hydroxy-7,8,9,10-Tetrahydro-6h-Benzo[C]Chromen-6-One And 3-Hydroxy-6h-Benzo[C] Chromen-6-One Act As On-Off Selective Fluorescent Sensors For Iron (Iii) Under In Vitro And Ex Vivo Conditions, Karar Shukur, Amirhossein Fallah, Kerem Terali, Rasi̇me Kalkan, Mustafa Gazi, Hayretti̇n Ozan Gülcan

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Regarding the abundant use of metals for different purposes, it becomes more critical from various scientific and technologi¬cal perspectives to discover novel agents as selective probes for the detection of specific metals. In our previous studies, we have shown that aqueous solutions of natural urolithins (i.e., hydroxyl-substituted benzo[c]chromen-6-one derivatives) are selective Iron (III) sen¬sors in fluorescence assays. In this study, we have extrapolated these findings to another coumarine compound (i.e., 3-Hydroxy-7,8,9,10- tetrahydro-6H-benzo[c]chromen-6-one) and compared the selective metal binding properties with Urolithin B (i.e., 3-Hydroxy-6H-benzo[c]chromen-6-one). Following the synthesis and structure identification studies, the fluorometric studies pointed out that the lactam group …


Cover And Contents Jan 2021

Cover And Contents

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

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Surface And Chemical Characteristics Of Platinum Modified Activated Carbon Electrodesand Their Electrochemical Performance, Tuğrul Yumak, Serap Yumak, Abdulkeri̇m Karabulut Jan 2021

Surface And Chemical Characteristics Of Platinum Modified Activated Carbon Electrodesand Their Electrochemical Performance, Tuğrul Yumak, Serap Yumak, Abdulkeri̇m Karabulut

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Platinum (Pt) loaded activated carbons (ACs) were synthesized by the thermal decomposition of platinum (II) acetylacetonate (Pt(acac)2) over chemically activated glucose-based biochar. The effect of Pt loading on surface area, pore characteristics, surface chemistry, chemical structure, and surface morphology were determined by various techniques. XPS studies proved the presence of metallic Pt0 on the AC surface. The graphitization degree of Pt loaded ACs were increased with the loaded Pt0 amount. The electrochemical performance of the Pt-loaded ACs (Pt@AC) was determined not only by the conventional three-electrode system but also by packaged supercapacitors in CR2032 casings. The capacitive performance of Pt@AC …


Volatile Constituents Of Three Thymus Sipyleus Boiss. Subspecies From Different Sites In Turkey, Hale Gamze Ağalar, Mi̇ne Kürkçüoğlu, Kemal Hüsnü Can Başer, Kenan Turgut Jan 2021

Volatile Constituents Of Three Thymus Sipyleus Boiss. Subspecies From Different Sites In Turkey, Hale Gamze Ağalar, Mi̇ne Kürkçüoğlu, Kemal Hüsnü Can Başer, Kenan Turgut

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

This study was designed to reveal the chemical diversity of some Thymus sipyleus subspecies growing wild in Turkey and to compare the volatile compound profiles by using micro(hydro)distillation technique. For this purpose, volatile compounds isolated by microdistillation from nine samples (three plant samples collected from different regions in Antalya) of Thymus sipyleus Boiss. subsp. sipyleus var. sipyleus, T. sipyleus Boiss. subsp. sipyleus var. davisianus Ronniger, and T. sipyleus Boiss. subsp. rosulans (Borbas) Jalas were analyzed by GC and GC-MS systems. 1,8-Cineole, p-cymene, α-terpineol and carvacrol were identified as major compounds in T. sipyleus subsp. sipyleus var. sipyleus samples. Geranial, neral, …


Exploring The Dynamics Of Small Pelagic Fish Catches In The Marmara Sea In Relation Tochanging Environmental And Bio-Optical Parameters, Eki̇n Akoğlu Jan 2021

Exploring The Dynamics Of Small Pelagic Fish Catches In The Marmara Sea In Relation Tochanging Environmental And Bio-Optical Parameters, Eki̇n Akoğlu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The Marmara Sea has a large drainage basin that includes cities with heavy industrialisation and agricultural land use. Therefore, it is under the influence of significant anthropogenic activities that adversely affect the well-being of its ecosystem. The Marmara Sea is also an important fishing ground with many commercially important fish species. These fish species are also under the influence of the adverse impacts of anthropogenic activities. Fisheries catches in the Marmara Sea had experienced severe fluctuations since the onset of the 2000s. In this study, possible underlying reasons for these fluctuations were investigated between 2000 and 2019 using remotelysensed environmental …


Cover And Contents Jan 2021

Cover And Contents

Turkish Journal of Zoology

No abstract provided.


Determination Of Oxidative, Genotoxic, And Histopathologic Effects Of Metal Pollution Onthe Fish Fauna Inhabiting Karasu River, Turkey, Hati̇ce Dane, Turgay Şi̇şman Jan 2021

Determination Of Oxidative, Genotoxic, And Histopathologic Effects Of Metal Pollution Onthe Fish Fauna Inhabiting Karasu River, Turkey, Hati̇ce Dane, Turgay Şi̇şman

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The water quality of rivers located in areas close to major cities is deteriorating significantly due to increased pollution. The Karasu River, which passes through Erzurum city Turkey, is getting polluted day by day due to domestic and industrial wastewater. In the study, various assessments were made in three different fish species to determine the impact of possible contamination here. Capoeta capoeta, Alburnus mossulensis and Squalius cephalus were caught from four stations of the river. Micronucleus test was applied to find out genotoxic alterations, and plasma total oxidant status (TOS) and total antioxidant status (TAS) were measured to determine oxidative …


Infestation And Effect Of Parasitic Isopod Epipenaeon Ingens Ingens Nobili, 1906 Oncommercial Shrimp Species In The Eastern Mediterranean: A Case Study Of The Populationof Brown Shrimp Penaeus Aztecus Ives, 1891, Mehmet Cengi̇z Deval, Fatma Gonca Koçanci Jan 2021

Infestation And Effect Of Parasitic Isopod Epipenaeon Ingens Ingens Nobili, 1906 Oncommercial Shrimp Species In The Eastern Mediterranean: A Case Study Of The Populationof Brown Shrimp Penaeus Aztecus Ives, 1891, Mehmet Cengi̇z Deval, Fatma Gonca Koçanci

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Monthly samples of seven species of penaeid shrimps, namely, Penaeus aztecus (Ives, 1891), Penaus hathor (Burkenroad, 1959) Penaus japonicus (Spence Bate,1888), Penaus kerathurus (Forskal,1775), Penaus semisulcatus (De Haan,1844), Metapenaeus monoceros (Fabricus, 1798) and Metapenaeopsis aegyptia (Galil & Golani, 1990) were collected from Antalya Bay in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea from March, 2019 through March, 2020. Except for P. aztecus and P. semisulcatus, no other shrimp species were infected with the parasitic isopod Epipenaeon ingens ingens. Of the 3043 P. aztecus shrimp inspected, 541 individuals were infected (17.8%) with the bopyrid parasite E. ingens ingens. However, the annual infestation rate in …


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Turkish Journal of Zoology

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