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Alterations In Follicular Fluid Bmp-15 Rna Expression In Women Undergoing Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation, Şükri̇ye Derya Deveci̇ Jan 2020

Alterations In Follicular Fluid Bmp-15 Rna Expression In Women Undergoing Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation, Şükri̇ye Derya Deveci̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Bone morphogenetic protein-15 (BMP-15) is one of the maturation indicators of the ovarian follicular pool. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible difference of follicular fluid (FF) BMP-15 RNA expression among low, normal, and high responder women attending controlled ovarian hyperstimulation-intracytoplasmic sperm injection (COH-ICSI) cycles.Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 75 FFs of COH-ICSI cycles performed at the IVF Unit of University Hospital. Twenty FF from low response (group 1), 27 FF from normal response (group 2), and 28 FF from high response (group 3) were recruited for the study between September 2014 …


Antioxidant Effects Of Dexmedetomidine Against Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Dna Damage In Vitro By Alkaline Comet Assay, Mustafa Sirri Kotanoğlu, Ela Kadioğlu, Esra Emerce, Çeti̇n Kaymak, Ayşe Özcan, Hülya Başar Jan 2020

Antioxidant Effects Of Dexmedetomidine Against Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Dna Damage In Vitro By Alkaline Comet Assay, Mustafa Sirri Kotanoğlu, Ela Kadioğlu, Esra Emerce, Çeti̇n Kaymak, Ayşe Özcan, Hülya Başar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that is commonly used as a sedative and anesthetic. The protective effects of DEX against oxidative damage under both in vitro and in vivo conditions have been demonstrated. It was aimed to evaluate and compare the protective effects of DEX and vitamin C (Vit C) on DNA against H2O2-induced DNA damage in human lymphocyte cell cultures in vitro by alkaline Comet assay.Materials and methods: Lymphocyte cell cultures were divided into 5 groups, as the negative control, solvent control, positive control, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2; 150 µM) + DEX (1 µM; 2.5 µM; 5 …


What Is The Impact Of Ppar-? Agonist-Rosiglitazone On Ovarian Reserve After Hysterectomy? An Experimental Study, Burcu Gündoğdu Öztürk, Ömer Lütfi̇ Tapisiz, Berna Di̇lbaz, Serkan Bariş Mülazimoğlu, Kami̇l Hakan Müftüoğlu, Betül Dündar, Ümi̇t Göktolga Jan 2020

What Is The Impact Of Ppar-? Agonist-Rosiglitazone On Ovarian Reserve After Hysterectomy? An Experimental Study, Burcu Gündoğdu Öztürk, Ömer Lütfi̇ Tapisiz, Berna Di̇lbaz, Serkan Bariş Mülazimoğlu, Kami̇l Hakan Müftüoğlu, Betül Dündar, Ümi̇t Göktolga

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To evaluate the effects of hysterectomy on rat ovaries and the possible protective role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-?) agonist-rosiglitazone against ovarian reserve decrement.Materials and methods: Forty-five adult Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into three groups. Hysterectomy was performed (n = 15) in group 1 [H]; 1 mg/kg/day PPAR-? agonist/rosiglitazone was used for 50 days after hysterectomy (n = 15) in group 2 [H + R]; a sham operation was performed (n = 15) in group 3 [control, C]. Blood samples were collected for anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) evaluation in all groups and simultaneous ovarian Doppler examination was …


A Study Of Drynariafortunei In Modulation Of Bmp-2 Signalling By Bone Tissue Engineering, Guo-Chung Dong, Tzn-Yuan Ma, Chi-Han Li, Chih-Ying Chi, Chao-Ming Su, Chih-Ling Huang, Yan-Hsiung Wang, Tzer-Ming Lee Jan 2020

A Study Of Drynariafortunei In Modulation Of Bmp-2 Signalling By Bone Tissue Engineering, Guo-Chung Dong, Tzn-Yuan Ma, Chi-Han Li, Chih-Ying Chi, Chao-Ming Su, Chih-Ling Huang, Yan-Hsiung Wang, Tzer-Ming Lee

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Drynaria fortunei (Gusuibu; GSB) is a popular traditional Chinese medicine used for bone repair. An increasing number of studies have reported that GSB induces osteogenic differentiation in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). These results provide insight into the application of GSB for bone tissue engineering techniques used to repair large bone defects. However, few studies have described the molecular mechanisms of GSB.Materials and methods: In the present study, the effects of GSB and naringin, a marker compound, on the binding of BMP-2 to BMPR and BMP-2-derived signal transduction were investigated using surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and coculturing with …


Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy As A Novel Tool For Rapid Quantification Of Heroin And Metabolites In Saliva, Ramazan Akçan, Mahmut Şeri̇f Yildirim, Hasan İlhan, Burcu Güven, Uğur Tamer, Necdet Sağlam Jan 2020

Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy As A Novel Tool For Rapid Quantification Of Heroin And Metabolites In Saliva, Ramazan Akçan, Mahmut Şeri̇f Yildirim, Hasan İlhan, Burcu Güven, Uğur Tamer, Necdet Sağlam

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background: Heroin can be detected and quantified by certain analytical methods, however, forensic professionals and criminal laboratories study for cheaper and faster detection tools. Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) rises as a possible alternative tool with its widening application spectra. There are few studies regarding Raman and SERS spectra of heroin and its metabolites, which are unfortunately controversial. In this study, we compared five different surfaces in order to find out more efficient Raman-active substrate for opiate detection and rapid quantification of heroin and its metabolites in saliva.Materials and methods: Morphine standard material was used to identify proper surface for SERS …


Posthepatectomy Liver Failure, İlhan Ocak, Serdar Topaloğlu, Koray Acarli Jan 2020

Posthepatectomy Liver Failure, İlhan Ocak, Serdar Topaloğlu, Koray Acarli

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Liver surgery is one of the most complex surgical interventions with high risk and potential for complications. Posthepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) is a serious complication of liver surgery that occurs in about 10% of patients undergoing major liver surgery. It is the main source of morbidity and mortality. Appropriate surgical techniques and intensive care management are important in preventing PHLF. Early start of the liver support systems is very important for the PHLF patient to recover, survive, or be ready for a liver transplant. Nonbiological and biological liver support systems should be used in PHLF to prepare for treatment or …


Melatonin, Aging, And Covid-19: Could Melatonin Be Beneficial For Covid-19 Treatment In The Elderly?, Güler Öztürk, Kazi̇me Gonca Akbulut, Şevi̇n Güney Jan 2020

Melatonin, Aging, And Covid-19: Could Melatonin Be Beneficial For Covid-19 Treatment In The Elderly?, Güler Öztürk, Kazi̇me Gonca Akbulut, Şevi̇n Güney

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The aim of this review is to summarize current studies on the relationship between melatonin and aging. Nowadays, age-related diseases come into prominence, and identifying age-related changes and developing proper therapeutic approaches are counted as some of the major issues regarding community health. Melatonin is the main hormone of the pineal gland. Melatonin is known to influence many biological processes in the body, including circadian rhythms, the immune system, and neuroendocrine and cardiovascular functions. Melatonin rhythms also reflect the biological process of aging. Aging is an extremely complex and multifactorial process. Melatonin levels decline considerably with aging and its decline …


Evidence That Osteogenic And Neurogenic Differentiation Capability Of Epidural Adiposetissue-Derived Stem Cells Was More Pronounced Than In Subcutaneous Cells, Bi̇lgehan Solmaz, Ali̇ Şahi̇n, Taha Keleştemur, Ertuğrul Kiliç, Erkan Kaptanoğlu Jan 2020

Evidence That Osteogenic And Neurogenic Differentiation Capability Of Epidural Adiposetissue-Derived Stem Cells Was More Pronounced Than In Subcutaneous Cells, Bi̇lgehan Solmaz, Ali̇ Şahi̇n, Taha Keleştemur, Ertuğrul Kiliç, Erkan Kaptanoğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The management of dura-related complications, such as the repairment of dural tears and reconstruction of large dural defects, remain the most challenging subjects of neurosurgery. Numerous surgical techniques and synthetic or autologous adjuvant materials have emerged as an adjunct to primary dural closure, which may result in further complications or side effects. Therefore, the subcutaneous autologous free adipose tissue graft has been recommended for the protection of the central nervous system and repairment of the meninges. In addition, human adipose tissue is also a source of multipotent stem cells. However, epidural adipose tissue seems more promising than subcutaneous because …


Cd34+ Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Dose As A Predictor Of Engraftment And Survival Inmultiple Myeloma Patients Undergoing Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation, Eli̇fcan Aladağ Karakulak, Haluk Demi̇roğlu, Yahya Büyükaşik, Mehmet Turgut, Sali̇h Aksu, Ni̇lgün Sayinalp, İbrahi̇m Celaletti̇n Haznedaroğlu, Osman İlhami̇ Özcebe, Hakan Göker Jan 2020

Cd34+ Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Dose As A Predictor Of Engraftment And Survival Inmultiple Myeloma Patients Undergoing Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation, Eli̇fcan Aladağ Karakulak, Haluk Demi̇roğlu, Yahya Büyükaşik, Mehmet Turgut, Sali̇h Aksu, Ni̇lgün Sayinalp, İbrahi̇m Celaletti̇n Haznedaroğlu, Osman İlhami̇ Özcebe, Hakan Göker

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: High-dose melphalan and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) is the standard treatment strategy for multiple myeloma (MM) patients who are eligible for it. The recommended dose of CD34+ hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs) for adequate engraftment is above 2 × 106 /kg. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the dose of CD34+ HPCs and survival in MM patients who underwent AHSCT at a tertiary care center. Materials and methods: Enrolled in this study were 271 MM patients who underwent AHSCT between 2003 and 2019. Clinical characteristics of the patients, disease status pre-AHSCT, reinfused CD34+ …


Anakinra, An Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist, Increases The Morphine Analgesic Effectand Decreases Morphine Tolerance Development By Modulating Oxidative Stress Andendoplasmic Reticulum Stress In Rats, Onur Avci, Ahmet Şevki̇ Taşkiran Jan 2020

Anakinra, An Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist, Increases The Morphine Analgesic Effectand Decreases Morphine Tolerance Development By Modulating Oxidative Stress Andendoplasmic Reticulum Stress In Rats, Onur Avci, Ahmet Şevki̇ Taşkiran

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Recent studies have shown that inflammation plays a role in morphine analgesia and tolerance development. Anakinra is a competitive inhibitor of IL-1 receptors and an antiinflammatory protein regulating IL-1ß's biological activity by avoiding signal transduction. In this study, we aimed to examine the effects of anakinra on morphine analgesia and tolerance. Materials and methods: In this study, 36 Wistar Albino (230-250 g) male rats were used. Animals were divided into 6 groups: saline (S), 100 mg/kg anakinra (A), 5mg/kg morphine (M), M+A, morphine tolerance (MT), and MT+A. The resulting analgesic effect was measured with hot plate and tail-flick analgesia …


Familial Mediterranean Fever, From Pathogenesis To Treatment: A Contemporary Review, Abdurrahman Tufan, Helen Lachmann Jan 2020

Familial Mediterranean Fever, From Pathogenesis To Treatment: A Contemporary Review, Abdurrahman Tufan, Helen Lachmann

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) (OMIM #249100) is the most common hereditary autoinflammatory disease in the world. FMF is caused by gain of function mutations of MEFV gene which encodes an immune regulatory protein, pyrin. Over the last few years, we have witnessed several new developments in the pathogenesis, genetic testing, diagnosis, comorbidities, disease related damage and treatment approaches to FMF. Elucidation of some of the pathogenic mechanisms has led to the discovery of pathways involved in inflammatory, metabolic, cardiovascular and degenerative diseases. The use of next generation sequencing in FMF has revealed many new gene variants whose clinical significance may …


Immune Gene Therapy Of Cancer, Hakan Akbulut Jan 2020

Immune Gene Therapy Of Cancer, Hakan Akbulut

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Cancer gene therapy emerged as a promising treatment modality 3 decades ago. However, the failure of the first gene therapy trials in cancer treatment has decreased its popularity. Likewise, immunotherapy has followed a similar course. While it was a popular and promising treatment with IL-2 and interferon and cancer vaccines in the 1980s, it later lost its popularity. Immunotherapy became one of the main options for cancer treatment with the successful use of immune checkpoint inhibitors in clinics approximately 10 years ago. The success of immunotherapy has increased even more with the introduction of cancer gene therapy methods in this …


Ranolazine-Functionalized Cuo Nps: Efficient Homogeneous And Heterogeneouscatalysts For Reduction Of 4-Nitrophenol, Gul Naz Laghari Baloch, Sarfaraz Ahmed Mahesar, Sirajuddin Khan, Jan Nisar, Syed Tufail Hussain Sherazi Jan 2020

Ranolazine-Functionalized Cuo Nps: Efficient Homogeneous And Heterogeneouscatalysts For Reduction Of 4-Nitrophenol, Gul Naz Laghari Baloch, Sarfaraz Ahmed Mahesar, Sirajuddin Khan, Jan Nisar, Syed Tufail Hussain Sherazi

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In the present study copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) were synthesized using a hydrothermal method with ranolazine as a shape-directing agent. Ranolazine-functionalized CuO NPs were characterized by various analytical techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The SEM pattern confirmed the morphology of ranolazine-functionalized CuO NPs with well-defined rice-like structures. FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the interaction between CuO NPs and ranolazine. The XRD analysis indicated that the structure of ranolazine-functionalized CuO NPs was monoclinic crystalline and the size ranged between 9 and 18 nm with an average particle size of 12 nm. …


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Turkish Journal of Chemistry

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Sensitive Determination Of Hydrogen Peroxide In Real Water Samples By High Spin Peroxo Complex, Tuğba Yavuz, Levent Peli̇t Jan 2020

Sensitive Determination Of Hydrogen Peroxide In Real Water Samples By High Spin Peroxo Complex, Tuğba Yavuz, Levent Peli̇t

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In this paper, a fast, cheap, simple, sensitive and selective spectrophotometric method based on high spin peroxo-Fe(III)-EDTAcomplexinthealkalinemediumwasdevelopedforthedeterminationofhydrogenperoxide(H$_{2}$O$_{2}$) in real water samples. The purple-coloured complex with a maximum absorbance at a wavelength of 525 nm was formed. Various parameters such as type of stabilizer reagent and its concentration, reaction time, Fe(III), EDTA and NH3 concentration were optimized. The method was confirmed with the Beer?s law with a molar absorption coefficient of267.36Lmol$^{-1}$ cm$^{-1}$ in the 8.3×10$^{-6}$ -4.08×10$^{3}$ mol/L concentrationrange. Sandell's sensitivityoftheproposed method was also calculated as 0.188 µg/cm2. LOD and LOQ were determined as 2.5 ×10$^{-6}$ and 8.3 ×10$^{-6}$ mol/L, respectively. Intraday …


Syntheses And Antibacterial Activities Of 4 Linear Nonphenolic Diarylheptanoids, Şemsi̇ Betül Demi̇r, Hati̇ce Seçi̇nti̇, Nesli̇han Çelebi̇oğlu, Murat Özdal, Alev Sezen, Özlem Gülmez, Ömer Faruk Algur, Hasan Seçen Jan 2020

Syntheses And Antibacterial Activities Of 4 Linear Nonphenolic Diarylheptanoids, Şemsi̇ Betül Demi̇r, Hati̇ce Seçi̇nti̇, Nesli̇han Çelebi̇oğlu, Murat Özdal, Alev Sezen, Özlem Gülmez, Ömer Faruk Algur, Hasan Seçen

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Four linear nonphenolic diarylheptanoids were synthesized and their antibacterial activities were studied. ($S)$-2-Me-CBS-catalysed reduction of alnustone with BH$_{3}$.SMe$_{2}$ gave ($R)$(-)(4$E$,6$E)$-1,7-diphenylhepta-4,6-dien-3-ol, a natural product. Reduction of alnustone with Na in t-BuOH at -15 $^{\circ}$C under NH$_{3}$ atm gave ($E)$-1,7-diphenylhept-5-en-3-one as a Birch-type reduction product. $t$-BuOK catalysed condensation of benzalacetone with propionyl chloride gave (4$Z$,6$E)$-5-hydroxy-1,7-diphenylhepta-4,6-dien-3-one, a natural product. (1$E$,4$Z$,6$E)$-5-Hydroxy-4-phenethyl-1,7-diphenylhepta-1,4,6-trien-3-one, a curcuminoid, was synthesized starting from pentan-2,4-dione in 3 steps. The synthesized chemical compounds were applied against 2 gram-positive bacteria (Bacillus cereus and Arthrobacter agilis), 4 gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Xanthomonas campestris, Klebsiella oxytoca and Helicobacter pylori), and 1 yeast (Candida albicans) by …


Comparative Modelling Of A Novel Enzyme: Mus Musculus Leucine Decarboxylase, Ari̇f Sercan Şahutoğlu Jan 2020

Comparative Modelling Of A Novel Enzyme: Mus Musculus Leucine Decarboxylase, Ari̇f Sercan Şahutoğlu

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Leucine decarboxylase (LDC) is a recently proposed enzyme with no official enzyme commission number yet. It is encoded by the Mus musculus gene Gm853 which is expressed at kidneys, generating isopentylamine, an alkylmonoamine that has not been described to be formed by any metazoan enzyme yet. Although the relevance of LDC in mammalian physiology has not been fully determined, isopentylamine is a potential modulator which may have effects on insulin secretion and healthy gut microbiota formation. The LDC is a stable enzyme that specifically decarboxylates L-leucine but does not decarboxylate ornithine or lysine as its paralogues ornithine decarboxylase (ODC; EC: …


Evaluation Of A Novel Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite Powder And A Solid Hydroxyapatite/Chitosan-Gelatin Bioceramic For Scaffold Preparation Used As A Bone Substitute Material, Sharmin Rahman, Kazi Hanium Maria, Mohammad Saif Ishtiaque, Arijun Nahar, Harinarayan Das, Sheikh Manjura Hoque Jan 2020

Evaluation Of A Novel Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite Powder And A Solid Hydroxyapatite/Chitosan-Gelatin Bioceramic For Scaffold Preparation Used As A Bone Substitute Material, Sharmin Rahman, Kazi Hanium Maria, Mohammad Saif Ishtiaque, Arijun Nahar, Harinarayan Das, Sheikh Manjura Hoque

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Artificially fabricated hydroxyapatite (HAP) shows excellent biocompatibility with various kinds of cells and tissues which makes it an ideal candidate for a bone substitute material. In this study, hydroxyapatite nanoparticles have been prepared by using the wet chemical precipitation method using calcium nitrate tetra-hydrate [Ca(NO$_{3})_{2}$.4H$_{2}$O] and di-ammonium hydrogen phosphate [(NH$_{4})_{2}$HPO$_{4}$] as precursors. The composite scaffolds have been prepared by a freeze-drying method with hydroxyapatite, chitosan, and gelatin which form a 3D network of interconnected pores. Glutaraldehyde solution has been used in the scaffolds to crosslink the amino groups ($\vert $NH$_{2})$ of gelatin with the aldehyde groups ($\vert $CHO) of chitosan. …


The Use Of Water-Soluble Phthalocyanines As Textile Dyes In Nylon/Elastane Fabric: Fastness And Antibacterial Effectiveness, Armağan Günsel, Ayşe Usluoğlu, Ahmet Turgut Bi̇lgi̇çli̇, Büşra Tosun, Gülnur Arabaci, Meryem Ni̇lüfer Yaraşir Jan 2020

The Use Of Water-Soluble Phthalocyanines As Textile Dyes In Nylon/Elastane Fabric: Fastness And Antibacterial Effectiveness, Armağan Günsel, Ayşe Usluoğlu, Ahmet Turgut Bi̇lgi̇çli̇, Büşra Tosun, Gülnur Arabaci, Meryem Ni̇lüfer Yaraşir

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

This work reports on dyeing of nylon/elastane fabric with water-soluble phthalocyanines (1-4) bearing quinoline 5-sulfonic acid substituents on the peripheral or nonperipheral positions and determining the antibacterial efficiency of the phthalocyanine compounds and the dyed nylon/elastane fabrics. The light, washing, water, perspiration, and rubbing fastness properties of nylon/elastane fabrics dyed with phthalocyanines were also determined. The results showed that all dyed fabrics showed very good wet fastness values. The lightfastness value of the nylon/elastane fabric dyed with phthalocyanine dye (1) showed a much better value than the others. Also, the antibacterial efficiencies of the dyed nylon fabrics and the dye …


Characterization, Mechanical, And Antibacterial Properties Of Nanofibers Derived From Olive Leaf, Fumitory, And Terebinth Extracts, Ni̇lşen Sünter Eroğlu, Suat Canoğlu, Meti̇n Yüksek Jan 2020

Characterization, Mechanical, And Antibacterial Properties Of Nanofibers Derived From Olive Leaf, Fumitory, And Terebinth Extracts, Ni̇lşen Sünter Eroğlu, Suat Canoğlu, Meti̇n Yüksek

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In this study, nanofiber structures were obtained with convenient polymers (PVA [polyvinyl alcohol] and PCL [poly º-caprolactone]) derived from the herbal extracts of olive leaves, fumitory, and terebinth plants. Optimum nanofiber structures were identified by measuring viscosity and conductivity values and performing morphological analysis, characterization, and mechanical tests of the prepared solutions. The potential use for wound healing at the most efficient level was determined as a result of antibacterial analysis of the structures obtained. APT (PVA/terebinth) and BFO (PCL/fumitory) nanofibers had the thinnest diameter range and the highest strength values. In terms of the determination of antibacterial effects, nanofiber …


Synthesis And Bioactivities Of 1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-((Heteroaryl)Thio)Ethanones As Carbonic Anhydrase I, Ii And Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors, Cem Yamali, Hali̇se İnci̇ Gül, Yeli̇z Demi̇r, Cavi̇t Kazaz, İlhami̇ Gülçi̇n Jan 2020

Synthesis And Bioactivities Of 1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-((Heteroaryl)Thio)Ethanones As Carbonic Anhydrase I, Ii And Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors, Cem Yamali, Hali̇se İnci̇ Gül, Yeli̇z Demi̇r, Cavi̇t Kazaz, İlhami̇ Gülçi̇n

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The discovery of enzyme targeting inhibitors is a popular area of drug research. Biological activities of the compounds bearing phenol and heteroaryl groups make them popular groups in drug design targeting important enzymes such as acetylcholinesterase (AChE, E.C.3.1.1.7) and carbonic anhydrases (CAs, EC 4.2.1.1). 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-((aryl)thio)ethanones as possible AChE and CAs inhibitors were synthesized, and their chemical structures were confirmed by IR, $^{1}$H NMR, $^{13}$C NMR, and HRMS. The compounds 2 and 4 were found potent AChE inhibitors with the Ki values of 22.13 ± 1.96 nM and 23.71 ± 2.95 nM, respectively, while the compounds 2 (Ki $=$ 8.61 ± …


A Novel Selective Fluorescent Chemosensor For Fe$^{3+}$ Ions Based On Phthalonitrile Dimer:Synthesis, Analysis, And Theoretical Studies, Shaya Al-Raqa, İpek Ömeroğlu, Doğan Erbahar, Mahmut Durmuş Jan 2020

A Novel Selective Fluorescent Chemosensor For Fe$^{3+}$ Ions Based On Phthalonitrile Dimer:Synthesis, Analysis, And Theoretical Studies, Shaya Al-Raqa, İpek Ömeroğlu, Doğan Erbahar, Mahmut Durmuş

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Phenyl-4,4-di(3,6-dibutoxyphthalonitrile) (3) was synthesized by the reaction of 1,4-phenylenebisboronic acid (1) and 4-bromo-3,6-dibutoxyphthalonitrile (2), using Suzuki cross-coupling reaction. The newly synthesized compound (3) was characterized by FT-IR, MALDI-MS, ESI-MS, $^{1}$H-NMR, $^{13}$C-NMR, and $^{13}$C-DEPT-135-NMR. The fluorescence property of phenyl-4,4-di(3,6- dibutoxyphthalonitrile) (3) towards various metal ions was investigated by fluorescence spectroscopy, and it was observed thatthe compound (3) displayed a significantly `turn-off? response to Fe$^{3+}$, which was referred to 1:2 complex formation between ligand (3) and Fe$^{3+}$. The compound was also studied via density functional theory calculations revealing the interaction mechanism of the molecule with Fe$^{3+}$ ions.


An Efficient Approach For The Synthesis Of Novel Methyl Sulfones In Acetic Acid Mediumand Evaluation Of Antimicrobial Activity, Gollapudi Ravi Kumar, Chandra Rao Dasireddy, Ravi Varala, Vijay Kotra, Hari Babu Bollikolla Jan 2020

An Efficient Approach For The Synthesis Of Novel Methyl Sulfones In Acetic Acid Mediumand Evaluation Of Antimicrobial Activity, Gollapudi Ravi Kumar, Chandra Rao Dasireddy, Ravi Varala, Vijay Kotra, Hari Babu Bollikolla

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A series of nine methyl sulphones (3a-3i) starting from the aldehydes (1a-1i) were synthesized in two consecutive steps. In the first step, preparation of allyl alcohols (2a-2i) from their corresponding aldehydes by the reaction of sodium borohydride in methanol at room temperature is reported. Finally, methyl sulphones are synthesized by condensing sodium methyl sulfinates with allyl alcohols in the presence of BF$_{3}$.Et$_{2}$O in acetic acid medium at room temperature for about 2-3 h. The reaction conditions are simple, yields are high (85%-95%), and the products were obtained with good purity. All the synthesized compounds were characterized by their $^{1}$H, $^{13}$C …


Synthesis, Characterization And Evaluation Of Antidengue Activity Of Enantiomeric Schiffbases Derived From S-Substituted Dithiocarbazate, Maqsood Maryam, Sang Loon Tan, Karen Ann Crouse, Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Tahir, Hui Yee Chee Jan 2020

Synthesis, Characterization And Evaluation Of Antidengue Activity Of Enantiomeric Schiffbases Derived From S-Substituted Dithiocarbazate, Maqsood Maryam, Sang Loon Tan, Karen Ann Crouse, Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Tahir, Hui Yee Chee

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A series of Schiff bases have been successfully synthesized through the acid-catalyzed condensation of S-substituted dithiocarbazates and three enantiomerically pure monoterpenes, (1R)-(+)-camphor, (1S)-(-)-camphor, (1R)-(-)-camphorquinone, (1S)- (+)-camphorquinone, (R)-(-)-carvone and (S)-(+)-carvone. Spectroscopic results revealed that the Schiff bases containing camphor or carvone likely adopted an E-configuration along the characteristic imine bond while those containing camphorquinone assumed a Z-configuration. The antidengue potential of these compounds was evaluated based on DENV 2 caused cytopathic effect (CPE) reduction-based in vitro evaluation. The compounds were validated through secondary foci forming unit reduction assay (FFURA). Compounds were also tested for their cytotoxicity against Vero cells. The compounds …


Effective Synthesis Of Bicyclodienes Via Palladium-Catalyzed Asymmetric Allylic Alkylationand Ruthenium-Catalyzed Cycloisomerization, Ni̇zam Havare Jan 2020

Effective Synthesis Of Bicyclodienes Via Palladium-Catalyzed Asymmetric Allylic Alkylationand Ruthenium-Catalyzed Cycloisomerization, Ni̇zam Havare

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

[n.3.0]Bicycles (n = 3-6) can be synthesized using palladium-catalyzed asymmetric allylic alkylation followed by rutheniumcatalyzed cycloisomerization. New types of triarylphosphino-1,2-diaminooxazoline ligands show the same high levels of enantioselectivity observed with Trost ligand when employed in Pd-catalyzed allylic alkylation reactions. The enyne products of these allylic alkylation reactions were further elaborated using a Ru-catalyzed redox isomerization process, for which a mechanism is proposed.


Processing Impact On Tocopherols And Triglycerides Composition Of Soybean Oil And Its Deodorizer Distillate Evaluated By High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Zahid Hussain Laghari, Syed Tufail Hussain Sherazi, Hami̇de Fi̇li̇z Ayyildiz, Mustafa Topkafa, Hüseyi̇n Kara, Sarfaraz Ahmed Mahesar, Siraj Uddin Jan 2020

Processing Impact On Tocopherols And Triglycerides Composition Of Soybean Oil And Its Deodorizer Distillate Evaluated By High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Zahid Hussain Laghari, Syed Tufail Hussain Sherazi, Hami̇de Fi̇li̇z Ayyildiz, Mustafa Topkafa, Hüseyi̇n Kara, Sarfaraz Ahmed Mahesar, Siraj Uddin

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In the present study, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used for the separation of tocopherols and triglycerides of processed soybean oil and deodorizer distillate (DD). The results of normal and reversed-phase modes of HPLC revealed that concentrations of tocopherols and triglycerides content were decreased during the neutralization, bleaching, and deodorization processes. The loss of individual tocopherols ranged between 55.16% and 63.25%. During processing, triglycerides containing stearic-oleic-linoleic (SOL) moieties and palmitic-palmitic-linoleic (PPL) fragments showed greater reduction up to 38.14% and 37.69%, respectively. Among tocopherols and triglycerides; γ-tocopherol and oleic-oleic-oleic (OOO) were found to be in greater concentrations 5.53% and 19.78%, respectively …


Structural Insights Of Two Novel N-Acetyl-Glucosaminidase Enzymes Through In Silico Methods, Ari̇f Sercan Şahutoğlu, Hati̇ce Duman, Steven Alex Frese, Sercan Karav Jan 2020

Structural Insights Of Two Novel N-Acetyl-Glucosaminidase Enzymes Through In Silico Methods, Ari̇f Sercan Şahutoğlu, Hati̇ce Duman, Steven Alex Frese, Sercan Karav

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

EndoBI-1 and EndoBI-2 are two endo-β-N-acetylglucosaminidase isoenzymes that cleave N-N'-diacetylchitobiosyl moieties found in various types of native N-glycans. These N-glycans are indigestible by human infants and adults due to the lack of responsible glycosyl hydrolases and they act as selective prebiotics for a probiotic microorganism, Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis, in the large intestine. The selectivity and the thermostability of EndoBI-1 and EndoBI-2 suggest that these enzymes may be useful for many scientific and industrial applications. In this study, the growing numbers of homologous sequences in different databases were exploited in a comparative approach to investigate structural properties of EndoBI-1 and …


Highly Luminescent Water-Dispersed Silicon Quantum Dots For Fluorometric Determination Of Oxytetracycline In Milk Samples, Hayri̇ye Eda Şatana Kara, Burak Demi̇rhan, Buket Er Demi̇rhan Jan 2020

Highly Luminescent Water-Dispersed Silicon Quantum Dots For Fluorometric Determination Of Oxytetracycline In Milk Samples, Hayri̇ye Eda Şatana Kara, Burak Demi̇rhan, Buket Er Demi̇rhan

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A fluorescent probe based on silicon quantum dots (SiQDs) was developed for the selective and sensitive detection of oxytetracycline (OTC) via the inner filter effect (IFE). The water-soluble fluorescent SiQD was synthesized based on the reaction of 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) and sodium citrate as precursors by the one-pot hydrothermal process. The strong fluorescence emission of quantum dots (QDs) was obtained at 440 nm when excited at 350 nm and OTC had a broad absorption band between 200 and 400 nm. The excitation spectrum of SiQDs was completely overlapped with the absorption spectrum of OTC. The light at an excitation wavelength of …


Potentials Of Plant-Based Substance To Inhabit And Probable Cure For The Covid-19, Israt Jahan, Ahmet Onay Jan 2020

Potentials Of Plant-Based Substance To Inhabit And Probable Cure For The Covid-19, Israt Jahan, Ahmet Onay

Turkish Journal of Biology

COVID-19 has been the most devastating pandemic in human history. Despite the highest scientific efforts and investments, a reliable and certified medication has yet to be developed regarding to immune or cure this virus. However, while synthetic medications are gaining the focus of attentions, it appears from a significant number of recent studies that plant-based substances could also be potential candidates for developing effective and secure remedies against this novel disease. Citing such recent works, this review primarily demonstrates the antiviral potentials of medicinal plants for inhibiting human coronaviruses. It also shows the importance of antiviral plants substances, particularly in …


The Endogenous L-Cysteine Desulfhydrase And Hydrogen Sulfide Participate In Supplemented Phosphorus-Induced Tolerance To Salinity Stress In Maize (Zea Mays) Plants, Cengi̇z Kaya, Muhammad Ashraf Jan 2020

The Endogenous L-Cysteine Desulfhydrase And Hydrogen Sulfide Participate In Supplemented Phosphorus-Induced Tolerance To Salinity Stress In Maize (Zea Mays) Plants, Cengi̇z Kaya, Muhammad Ashraf

Turkish Journal of Botany

Although phosphorus supplementation (SP) has been shown to improve salinity tolerance in plants, crosstalk between hydrogen sulfide (H2S) or L-cysteine desulfhydrase (LDES) and SP-induced salinity tolerance needs to be elucidated. Thus, prior to initiation of stress treatment, young seedlings were transferred to aqueous solution containing the scavenger of H2S, 0.1 mM hypotaurine (HT), or the inhibitor of LDES, 0.3 mM DL-propargylglycine (PAG), for 12 h. The plants grown under control (no NaCl added) or salinity stress (SS; 100 mM NaCl) were then supplemented with SP (2.0 mM in total) as KH2PO4 for 5 weeks. SS caused a significant decrease in …