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Effects Of Winter Green Manuring On Organic Cucumber Production In Unheated Greenhouse Conditions, Yüksel Tüzel, Hale Duyar, Gölgen Bahar Özteki̇n, Özlem Kiliç, Di̇lek Anaç, Ni̇lgün Madanlar, Zeynep Yoldaş
Effects Of Winter Green Manuring On Organic Cucumber Production In Unheated Greenhouse Conditions, Yüksel Tüzel, Hale Duyar, Gölgen Bahar Özteki̇n, Özlem Kiliç, Di̇lek Anaç, Ni̇lgün Madanlar, Zeynep Yoldaş
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The effects of winter green manure crops on organic cucumber production were determined in unheated greenhouse conditions in order to integrate soil building and conservation practices, which are critically important in greenhouse production without crop rotation. The study was conducted between 2006 and 2008 to compare (1) pea (Pisum sativum L.), (2) Italian rye-grass (Lolium multiflorum L.), and (3) common vetch (Vicia sativa L.) as winter green manure plants. These treatments were compared with a control without green manuring (4). All of the plots were divided into halves, and poultry manure was applied as 0 (-PM) and 0.75 kg m^{-2} …
Changes In Phenolic Content Of Wild And Greenhouse-Grown Hypericum Triquetrifolium During Plant Development, Cüneyt Çirak, Jolita Radusiene, Birute Kapraviciene, Necdet Çamaş, Mehmet Serhat Odabaş
Changes In Phenolic Content Of Wild And Greenhouse-Grown Hypericum Triquetrifolium During Plant Development, Cüneyt Çirak, Jolita Radusiene, Birute Kapraviciene, Necdet Çamaş, Mehmet Serhat Odabaş
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Hypericum triquetrifolium is a promising medicinal plant from eastern Europe and the Mediterranean area. The present study was conducted to determine ontogenetic and morphogenetic variation of chlorogenic acid, rutin, hyperoside, isoquercetin, quercitrin, and quercetin content in this species. The wild-growing and greenhouse-grown plants were harvested at vegetative, floral budding, full flowering, fresh fruiting, and mature fruiting stages and were dissected into stem, leaf, and reproductive tissues, which were dried separately and subsequently assayed for bioactive compounds by high performance liquid chromatography. Chemical contents in whole plants increased during plant phenology and, generally, higher accumulation levels were observed in wild plants. …
Tolerance And Avoidance Responses To Salinity And Water Stresses In Calotropis Procera And Suaeda Aegyptiaca, Ali Hassan Ibrahim
Tolerance And Avoidance Responses To Salinity And Water Stresses In Calotropis Procera And Suaeda Aegyptiaca, Ali Hassan Ibrahim
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
This study was designed to evaluate the response of 2 wild shrubs, Calotropis procera and Suaeda aegyptiaca, to salinity (100% seawater), drought, and waterlogging stresses. The 90-day-old plants were subjected to the stress treatments for 3 weeks, and growth and some physiological parameters were evaluated. The total plant dry mass of C. procera plants was reduced by 40%, whereas S. aegyptiaca was not significantly affected by salinity stress. Water deficit and waterlogging stresses significantly reduced the total dry mass of both species. Under all conditions, the root/shoot ratio in C. procera was 3-fold higher than in S. aegyptiaca. All applied …
Photosynthetic Efficiency And Quantitative Reaction Of Bread Winter Wheat To Mild Short-Term Drought Conditions, Josip Kovacevic, Maja Kovacevic, Vera Cesar, Georg Drezner, Alojzije Lalic, Hrvoje Lepedus, Zvonimir Zdunic, Zorica Jurkovic, Kresimir Dvojkovic, Zorana Katanic, Vlado Kovacevic
Photosynthetic Efficiency And Quantitative Reaction Of Bread Winter Wheat To Mild Short-Term Drought Conditions, Josip Kovacevic, Maja Kovacevic, Vera Cesar, Georg Drezner, Alojzije Lalic, Hrvoje Lepedus, Zvonimir Zdunic, Zorica Jurkovic, Kresimir Dvojkovic, Zorana Katanic, Vlado Kovacevic
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The effect of water reduction stress on photosynthetic efficiency and the agronomic traits of 10 bread winter wheat cultivars were investigated, with an aim to develop breeding methods for improving wheat drought tolerance. In the 2008 and 2009 crop seasons, the trial was grown in vegetative pots according to the method of a 2-factorial experiment (cultivar and treatment) as a randomized complete block with 3 replications. The stressed version of the treatment was exposed to mild water reduction short-term stress 3 times (at the end of tillering stage, at the flag leaf to beginning of heading stage, and at the …
Biomass Production And Nutritional Quality Of Moringa Oleifera As A Field Crop, Wasif Nouman, Muhammad Tahir Siddiqui, Shahzad Maqsood Ahmed Basra, Hasnain Farooq, Muhammad Zubair, Tehseen Gull
Biomass Production And Nutritional Quality Of Moringa Oleifera As A Field Crop, Wasif Nouman, Muhammad Tahir Siddiqui, Shahzad Maqsood Ahmed Basra, Hasnain Farooq, Muhammad Zubair, Tehseen Gull
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Dairy and meat production are very complex in dry regions due to shortages and the low quality of fodder, especially in dry months. Livestock scientists are enthusiastic to explore and investigate good quality fodder that can boost milk and meat production in an economical way. Moringa oleifera is known as one of the best fodder crops for dry regions with scanty amounts of water. Hence, the present study was designed to evaluate the potential of Moringa oleifera as a field crop by harvesting at different cutting heights (30, 90, and 150 cm). The nutritional quality (minerals like P, K, Ca, …
Essential Oil Composition Of Sweet Basil Cultivars As Affected By Nitrogen And Potassium Fertilization, Renata Nurzynska-Wierdak, Bartlomiej Borowski, Katarzyna Dzida, Grazyna Zawislak, Radoslaw Kowalski
Essential Oil Composition Of Sweet Basil Cultivars As Affected By Nitrogen And Potassium Fertilization, Renata Nurzynska-Wierdak, Bartlomiej Borowski, Katarzyna Dzida, Grazyna Zawislak, Radoslaw Kowalski
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
This study was designed to find correlations between the rate of nitrogen and potassium and basil herb quality resulting from essential oil content and composition. An increase in the amount of nitrogen in the nutritional environment of the plants resulted in the enhanced accumulation of essential oil, as well as in a rise in linalool and germacrene D concentration. The present study also showed increased content of essential oil in the herb, as well as an increase of 1,8-cineole in the oil under the influence of the increased rate of potassium. The studied basil cultivars Kasia and Wala were characterized …
Pcr Detection Of Fusarium Oxysporum F. Sp. Radicis-Lycopersici And Races Of F. Oxysporum F. Sp. Lycopersici Of Tomato In Protected Tomato-Growing Areas Of The Eastern Mediterranean Region Of Turkey, Ayşegül Çolak, Mehmet Bi̇çi̇ci̇
Pcr Detection Of Fusarium Oxysporum F. Sp. Radicis-Lycopersici And Races Of F. Oxysporum F. Sp. Lycopersici Of Tomato In Protected Tomato-Growing Areas Of The Eastern Mediterranean Region Of Turkey, Ayşegül Çolak, Mehmet Bi̇çi̇ci̇
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Fusarium crown and root rot (caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. radicis-lycopersici, FORL) and Fusarium wilt (caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici, FOL) are the most important diseases to affect tomatoes in protected growing conditions in the eastern Mediterranean region of Turkey. These diseases cause significant yield losses in this region. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) studies were used to characterize 87 isolates from Adana and Mersin provinces, representative of different locations. Among them, 60% and 40% of the plants were determined to have FORL and FOL, respectively. FORL and FOL race 3 are the dominant pathogens in this region. …
Physicochemical And Rheological Characteristics Of Alcohol Free Probiotic Boza Produced Using Lactobacillus Casei Shirota: Estimation Of Apparent Viscosity Of Boza Using Non-Linear Modeling Techniques, İsmet Öztürk, Safa Karaman, Fati̇h Törnük, Osman Sağdiç
Physicochemical And Rheological Characteristics Of Alcohol Free Probiotic Boza Produced Using Lactobacillus Casei Shirota: Estimation Of Apparent Viscosity Of Boza Using Non-Linear Modeling Techniques, İsmet Öztürk, Safa Karaman, Fati̇h Törnük, Osman Sağdiç
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The effects of fermentation with 2 different starter culture mixtures composed of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) on some physicochemical, microbiological, sensorial, and rheological characteristics of boza, a traditional fermented Turkish beverage, during storage for 10 days at 8 ^°C were investigated. Lb. casei Shirota adapted in boza well and provided the boza with a probiotic property. At the beginning of storage, the Lb. casei Shirota count of boza was 6.83 log cfu mL^{-1}, while total LAB counts were 8.01 and 8.11 log cfu mL-1 for S1 and S2 samples, respectively. A decrease in pH values was observed when the counts …
Effects Of Posttreatment With Alkaline Copper Quat And Copper Azole On The Mechanical Properties Of Wood-Based Composites, Ci̇hat Taşçioğlu
Effects Of Posttreatment With Alkaline Copper Quat And Copper Azole On The Mechanical Properties Of Wood-Based Composites, Ci̇hat Taşçioğlu
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
The static bending strengths, modulus of rupture, and modulus of elasticity of 5 commercial wood-based composites [softwood plywood (SWP), hardwood plywood (HWP), medium density fiber-board (MDF), oriented strand board (OSB), and particleboard (PB)] were measured after a postmanufacture treatment of vacuum-impregnation with alkaline copper quat (ACQ) and copper azole (CA) (target retentions: 0.65, 1.30, and 2.60 kg^{ m-3} for ACQ; 0.25, 0.50, and 1.0 kg ^{m-3} for CA). Of the composites tested, SWP exceptionally sustained no damage to its bending strengths, regardless of preservative types and retentions. Others (HWP, MDF, OSB, and PB) were necessarily affected to some degree by …
Modification Of Water Vapor Diffusion In Poplar Wood (Populus Nigra L.) By Steaming At High Temperatures, Maedeh Sayar, Asghar Tarmian
Modification Of Water Vapor Diffusion In Poplar Wood (Populus Nigra L.) By Steaming At High Temperatures, Maedeh Sayar, Asghar Tarmian
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
In this investigation, the effect of steaming on the water vapor diffusion coefficient of poplar wood (Populus nigra L.) was studied. Boards with dimensions of 50 × 50 × 150 (W × H × L) mm3 and average moisture content of 12% were steamed at temperatures of 120, 140, 160, and 180 ^°C for 1, 2, and 3 h. The diffusion coefficients were then measured based on Fick's law of diffusion in steady-state conditions using the cup method. Results showed that the steaming of poplar wood at all mentioned temperatures can decrease the water vapor diffusion coefficient. However, no further …
Phenolic Composition And Antioxidant Activity Of Salvia Tomentosa Miller: Effects Of Cultivation, Harvesting Year, And Storage, Cüneyt Di̇nçer, İsmai̇l Tontul, İhsan Burak Çam, Kübra Sultan Özdemi̇r, Ayhan Topuz, Hi̇lal Şahi̇n Nadeem, Saadet Tuğrul Ay, Ramazan Süleyman Göktürk
Phenolic Composition And Antioxidant Activity Of Salvia Tomentosa Miller: Effects Of Cultivation, Harvesting Year, And Storage, Cüneyt Di̇nçer, İsmai̇l Tontul, İhsan Burak Çam, Kübra Sultan Özdemi̇r, Ayhan Topuz, Hi̇lal Şahi̇n Nadeem, Saadet Tuğrul Ay, Ramazan Süleyman Göktürk
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Salvia tomentosa is a common medicinal plant, and it is consumed as an herbal tea in some Mediterranean countries. It has been extensively collected from its natural habitat, and careless collection has caused the recent extinction of some plants. The present study was undertaken to cultivate S. tomentosa and compare the phenolic composition and antioxidant properties of wild and cultivated plants. Total phenolics, total flavonoids, and antioxidant activity of S. tomentosa ranged between 49.27 and 66.15 mg GAE g^{-1} dry weight (dw), 36.27 and 40.83 mg catechin g^{-1} dw, and 1.77 and 2.29 mg dw mg^{-1} DPPH, respectively. Total phenolic …
Rice Cultures And Nitrogen Rate Effects On Yield And Quality Of Rice (Oryza Sativa L.), Muhammad Maqsood, Muhammad Asif Shehzad, Syed N. Azam Ali, Munawar Iqbal
Rice Cultures And Nitrogen Rate Effects On Yield And Quality Of Rice (Oryza Sativa L.), Muhammad Maqsood, Muhammad Asif Shehzad, Syed N. Azam Ali, Munawar Iqbal
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Field studies in 2010 and 2011 were conducted to evaluate the effect of variable nitrogen rates (0-100 kg N ha^{-1}) and culture methods (transplanted and direct) on chlorophyll contents, yield, grain quality, and economics in rice crop (Oryza sativa L. 'Basmati-385'). Transplanted rice gave a significantly higher paddy yield of 19.18% versus direct-seeded crop. Nitrogen application at 100 kg N ha^{-1} provided a maximum paddy yield (4.39 and 4.67 t ha^{-1}) in both years. The rice kernel characteristics were also affected by culture methods and nitrogen levels. In addition, return variable cost in the transplanted rice increased by 22.27% over …
In Vitro Rooting And Biochemical Parameters In The Cherry Rootstocks Cab-6p And Gisela 6 Using L-Methionine, Virginia Sarropoulou, Kortessa Dimassi-Theriou, Ioannis Therios
In Vitro Rooting And Biochemical Parameters In The Cherry Rootstocks Cab-6p And Gisela 6 Using L-Methionine, Virginia Sarropoulou, Kortessa Dimassi-Theriou, Ioannis Therios
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
In the present study, the effects of indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) alone and in combination with L-methionine were investigated on the morphogenic and biochemical responses in the shoot tip explants of the cherry rootstocks CAB-6P (Prunus cerasus L.) and Gisela 6 (Prunus cerasus × Prunus canescens). The best results for roots, regarding their number and the fresh and dry weight, were obtained with 2 mg L^{-1} IBA in both rootstocks. Maximum rooting percentage was with the combination of 2 mg L^{-1} IBA and 0.5 mg L^{-1} L-methionine. Root length was greatest in the control plants. L-methionine had an inhibitory effect on …
Evaluation Of Efficiency Parameters Of Phosphorous-Solubilizing And N-Fixing Bacteria Inoculations In Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.), Sancar Bulut
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
Chemical fertilizers play a significant role in increasing plant production; however, they may have a negative impact on soil fertility and cause environmental degradation in cases of excessive use. In addition, the highest levels in chemical fertilizer use have already been reached, and further yield increases do not seem possible. Due to their negative impact on soils and the environment, alternatives to chemical fertilizers are needed. Today, biological alternatives are yielding promising outcomes. Biological nitrogen fixation may constitute a significant alternative in organic farming. Therefore, in the present study, the effects of single, dual, and triple combinations of phosphorus-solubilizing [Bacillus …
Physicochemical And Sensory Properties Of Mulberry Products: Gümüşhane Pestil And Köme, Oktay Yildiz
Physicochemical And Sensory Properties Of Mulberry Products: Gümüşhane Pestil And Köme, Oktay Yildiz
Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry
'Pestil' and 'köme', well known as traditional Turkish foods, are prepared from a mulberry, honey, walnut, hazelnut, and flour mixture. Although they have been produced for the last few decades on an industrial scale, the production methods and properties of the products are not standardized yet. Gümüşhane pestil and köme have been registered and attained Geographical Registration Certificates from the Turkish Patent Institute with their unique production methods and properties, among many similar products in the world markets. Thus, some biochemical, physical, and sensory properties of pestil and köme were investigated. In addition, the main raw material (mulberry) and semifinished …
Effect Of Oocyte Quality And Activation Protocols On Bovine Embryo Development Following Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection, Ömer Korkmaz, Şükrü Küplülü, Yüksel Ağca, İbrahi̇m Mert Polat
Effect Of Oocyte Quality And Activation Protocols On Bovine Embryo Development Following Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection, Ömer Korkmaz, Şükrü Küplülü, Yüksel Ağca, İbrahi̇m Mert Polat
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of oocyte quality and activation protocols on the in vitro developmental competence of bovine embryos after intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Bovine oocytes were grouped as being of excellent, good, and poor quality. All of the oocytes were activated using a calcium ionophore only, ethanol only, and 6-dimethylaminopurine (6-DMAP) following calcium ionophore. For the excellent quality oocytes, cleavage rates after ICSI were 70% in the Ca ionophore + 6-DMAP activation group, 47% in the ethanol activation group, 41.82% in the Ca ionophore group, and 30% in the nontreated control group. Cleavage …
Determination Of Newcastle Disease Virus Among Wild Bird Populations In Lake Van Basin, Turkey, Banur Boynukara, Ti̇mur Gülhan, Fethi̇ye Çöven, İlhami̇ Ki̇zi̇roğlu, Ati̇lla Durmuş
Determination Of Newcastle Disease Virus Among Wild Bird Populations In Lake Van Basin, Turkey, Banur Boynukara, Ti̇mur Gülhan, Fethi̇ye Çöven, İlhami̇ Ki̇zi̇roğlu, Ati̇lla Durmuş
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, 540 feces samples taken from a total of 22 bird species, including transit migrant, winter visitor, migratory, and resident bird species, in Lake Van basin were examined by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) with respect to the Newcastle disease virus (NDV). All of the feces samples were cultured in specific pathogen-free embryonated chicken eggs (ECEs) for NDV isolation. The NDV isolates were analyzed for virulent fusion (F) protein by RT reverse transcription PCR (RRT-PCR). Of the 540 examined feces samples, 28 (5.18%) were found to be positive by RT-PCR. The same samples were cultured in ECEs and, …
Aeg-1 Expression In Invasive Ductal And Lobular Breast Cancers And Its Relationship With Prognostic Parameters, Havva Erdem, Murat Oktay, Ali̇ Kemal Uzunlar, Ümran Yildirim, Handan Ankarali, Mehmet Yaşar
Aeg-1 Expression In Invasive Ductal And Lobular Breast Cancers And Its Relationship With Prognostic Parameters, Havva Erdem, Murat Oktay, Ali̇ Kemal Uzunlar, Ümran Yildirim, Handan Ankarali, Mehmet Yaşar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The astrocyte-elevated gene-1 (AEG-1, also known as metadherin) is associated with various aspects of tumour malignancy; however, little knowledge is available related to the role of AEG-1 in ductal and lobular carcinomas. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of AEG-1 with the prognostic parameters in invasive ductal and lobular carcinomas. Materials and methods: This study was conducted on a total of 72 paraffin-embedded breast tumour samples. They consisted of 61 ductal and 11 lobular carcinomas. Breast tumour samples were stained for AEG-1. The prognostic parameters were compared with the results of AEG-1 stains. Results: We observed …
The Effects Of Antioxidants On Testicular Apoptosis And Oxidative Stress Produced By Cell Phones, Aki̇f Koç, Doğan Ünal, Ersi̇n Çi̇mentepe, Ömer Bayrak, Ömer Faruk Karataş, Mehmet Erol Yildirim, Reyhan Bayrak, Murat Aydin
The Effects Of Antioxidants On Testicular Apoptosis And Oxidative Stress Produced By Cell Phones, Aki̇f Koç, Doğan Ünal, Ersi̇n Çi̇mentepe, Ömer Bayrak, Ömer Faruk Karataş, Mehmet Erol Yildirim, Reyhan Bayrak, Murat Aydin
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the probable effects of cellular phone usage on apoptosis and oxidative/antioxidative balance in testicular tissue, and the probable protective role of vitamin C and E on these processes. Materials and methods: Forty-two male rats were divided into 6 groups: control, antioxidant, calling, stand-by, calling plus antioxidant, and stand-by plus antioxidant. Oxidant and antioxidant parameters and apoptotic indexes were studied. Two identical cell phones were used in the calling and stand-by groups. Results: Cell phone usage significantly increased apoptosis in call, but not in the stand-by position, in testicular tissue. Apoptosis produced in …
Comparing Extracorporeal Shock Wave And Hyaluronic Acid In A Rabbit Cartilage Defect Model: The Effects Of Esw On Cartilage Defect, Zekeri̇ya Öztemür, Hati̇ce Özer, Umut Hatay Gölge, Emi̇ne Eli̇f Altuntaş, Okay Bulut
Comparing Extracorporeal Shock Wave And Hyaluronic Acid In A Rabbit Cartilage Defect Model: The Effects Of Esw On Cartilage Defect, Zekeri̇ya Öztemür, Hati̇ce Özer, Umut Hatay Gölge, Emi̇ne Eli̇f Altuntaş, Okay Bulut
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To compare the efficiency of extracorporeal shock wave (ESW) treatment with hyaluronic acid (HA) viscosupplementation in an experimental rabbit cartilage defect model. Materials and methods: A total of 24 New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into 4 groups: HA, ESW, ESW + HA, and control. Chondral defects were created in the left knees of the rabbits. HA viscosupplementation was performed on the HA and ESW + HA groups, and after 24 h, 0.16 mJ/mm2 ESW was performed on the ESW and ESW + HA groups. After an 8-week follow-up, the rabbits were sacrificed and histopathological examination of the defects was …
Pcr Detection Of Brucella Abortus In Cow Milk Samples Collected From Erzurum, Turkey, Tüli̇n Arasoğlu, Medi̇ne Güllüce, Hakan Özkan, Ahmet Adigüzel, Fi̇kretti̇n Şahi̇n
Pcr Detection Of Brucella Abortus In Cow Milk Samples Collected From Erzurum, Turkey, Tüli̇n Arasoğlu, Medi̇ne Güllüce, Hakan Özkan, Ahmet Adigüzel, Fi̇kretti̇n Şahi̇n
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
In this study, we designed and used 2 different type-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods for the detection of Brucella abortus. Materials and methods: There were 2 different primer sets (B4/B5 and AF/AR) selected and used for the amplification of 2 different genes that are present in all biovars of Brucella species, including bcsp31, encoding 31-kDa immunogenic cell surface proteins, and omp25, which is known to be one of the virulence factors encoding outer membrane proteins of 26–23 kDa. Results: The results showed that 273 (81.7%) and 317 (94.9%) out of 334 milk samples were positive for brucellosis, as detected …
Urease Inhibitory Potential Of Zizyphus Oxyphylla Edgew. Extracts And Isolated Compounds, Waqar Ahmad Kaleem, Muhammad Nisar, Mughal Qayum, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Sezai̇ Erci̇şli̇
Urease Inhibitory Potential Of Zizyphus Oxyphylla Edgew. Extracts And Isolated Compounds, Waqar Ahmad Kaleem, Muhammad Nisar, Mughal Qayum, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Sezai̇ Erci̇şli̇
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine the urease inhibitory potential of extracts and isolated compounds from Zizyphus oxyphylla Edgew. Materials and methods: Methanolic extracts and subsequent fractions of Z. oxyphylla stem and 3 isolated compounds from the roots of Z. oxyphylla were obtained through column chromatography and subjected to in vitro urease inhibition. Results: Three fractions (n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and butanol fractions) showed good to excellent activity, while the chloroform fraction showed nonsignificant activity. Amongst the isolated compounds, oxyphylline D (1) was the most active of the 3 isolated cyclopeptide alkaloids, followed by nummularin R (3) and nummularin C (2). Conclusion: Z. oxyphylla has …
Effects Of Green Tea On Ace Gene Expression In Rat Liver In Ccl_4-Induced Cirrhosis, Syed Muhammad Shahid, Rozeena Shaikh, Sana Shamim, Muhammad Ismail, Tabassum Mahboob
Effects Of Green Tea On Ace Gene Expression In Rat Liver In Ccl_4-Induced Cirrhosis, Syed Muhammad Shahid, Rozeena Shaikh, Sana Shamim, Muhammad Ismail, Tabassum Mahboob
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
This study was designed to investigate the beneficial effects of green tea administration on angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) gene expression in CCl_4-induced liver cirrhosis in rats. Materials and methods: A total of 24 male Wistar rats were divided into 3 groups as: Group 1, normal untreated rats; Group 2, CCl_4-induced cirrhotic rats; Group 3: CCl_4-induced cirrhotic + green tea treated rats. The beneficial effects of green tea were measured by alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total and direct bilirubin level, tissue malondialdehyde (MDA), super oxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT). The genomic DNA was isolated from excised tissue to …
Comparison Of The Protective Effects Of Desflurane And Propofol Anesthesia In Rats: A Hepatic Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury Model, Ayça Taş Tuna, Cengi̇z Beki̇r Demi̇rel, Yusuf Ünal, Aslihan Çavunt Bayraktar, Demet Yilmazer, Mustafa Kavutçu, Murat Alper, Mustafa Kerem
Comparison Of The Protective Effects Of Desflurane And Propofol Anesthesia In Rats: A Hepatic Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury Model, Ayça Taş Tuna, Cengi̇z Beki̇r Demi̇rel, Yusuf Ünal, Aslihan Çavunt Bayraktar, Demet Yilmazer, Mustafa Kavutçu, Murat Alper, Mustafa Kerem
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
It is known that desflurane and propofol protect liver tissue via different mechanisms. The aim of this study was to compare the protective effects of these 2 agents against hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury. Materials and methods: Rats were randomly divided into 2 groups: ischemia and ischemia-reperfusion. Each group was further divided into 3 subgroups: ketamine, desflurane, and propofol. Thirty minutes after anesthetics were administered, the rats were subjected to 45 min of hepatic ischemia and 4 h of reperfusion. Blood samples and liver tissues were obtained in order to assess serum tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-\alpha), interleukin-1\beta (IL-1\beta), and malondialdehyde levels …
Diagnostic Value Of Cytokeratin 19, Hbme-1, And Galectin-3 Immunostaining Of Cell Block From Fine-Needle Aspiration Specimens In Papillary Carcinoma Of The Thyroid, Hacer Haltaş, Reyhan Bayrak, Si̇bel Yeni̇dünya, Ümran Yildirim
Diagnostic Value Of Cytokeratin 19, Hbme-1, And Galectin-3 Immunostaining Of Cell Block From Fine-Needle Aspiration Specimens In Papillary Carcinoma Of The Thyroid, Hacer Haltaş, Reyhan Bayrak, Si̇bel Yeni̇dünya, Ümran Yildirim
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To evaluate the utility of immunohistochemical staining of cytokeratin 19 (CK19), HBME-1, and galectin-3 in cell block preparations of fine-needle aspiration cytology specimens as ancillary techniques for the differential diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma. Materials and methods: Immunohistochemical detection of CK19, HBME-1, and galectin-3 was completed in 45 thyroid aspiration cytology specimens fixed in paraffin-embedded blocks consisting of the following cytologic diagnoses: 1) 16 cases of papillary carcinoma, 2) 16 cases suspicious for papillary carcinoma, and 3) 13 cases involving nonneoplastic lesions. Results: The follicular cells in the cytologically unequivocal papillary carcinoma diagnosis group expressed diffusely positive (+++) CK19, HBME-1, …
Investigation Of Oxidative And Antioxidative Status In Patients With Diabetic Cataracts, Nagi̇han Uğurlu, Fatma Yülek, Şule Berk Ergun, Mehmet Doğan Aşik, Semra Işikoğlu, Emi̇ne Akçay
Investigation Of Oxidative And Antioxidative Status In Patients With Diabetic Cataracts, Nagi̇han Uğurlu, Fatma Yülek, Şule Berk Ergun, Mehmet Doğan Aşik, Semra Işikoğlu, Emi̇ne Akçay
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To investigate the oxidative and antioxidative status in diabetic patients with cataracts and nondiabetic patients with cataracts as compared to controls. Materials and methods: There were 149 subjects included in the present study. Blood was collected from type 2 diabetic patients suffering from cataracts (diabetic cataract; n = 42), senile nondiabetic patients suffering from cataracts (nondiabetic cataracts; n = 60), and healthy subjects of a control group (n = 47). Serum levels of total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS), total thiol levels (TTLs), and paraoxonase 1 (PON1) were investigated in the samples. Results: TTLs were significantly reduced in …
Investigation Of The Frequency Of The Mutant Ccr5-Δ32 Allele Related To Hiv Resistance In Turkey, Gamze Karakaya, Fatma Azi̇ze Budak Yildiran, Şükran Çakir Arica
Investigation Of The Frequency Of The Mutant Ccr5-Δ32 Allele Related To Hiv Resistance In Turkey, Gamze Karakaya, Fatma Azi̇ze Budak Yildiran, Şükran Çakir Arica
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine the frequency with which the CCR5-\Delta32 mutant allele caused resistance to HIV, which is main agent of AIDS in all geographic regions of Turkey. Materials and methods: Randomly selected human blood samples from 400 healthy individuals were collected. The polymerase chain reaction method was used to determine the CCR5-\Delta32 polymorphism and samples were screened using 2 primers. Results: The frequency of wild alleles was found to be 0.9738 and the frequency of mutant alleles was found to be 0.0262. The highest frequency of the CCR5-\Delta32 allele was found to be 0.0726 in the Central Anatolia region. The lowest …
Effect Of Mental Stress On Cardiovascular Function At Rest And After Ingestion Of Fructose Or Sucralose In Healthy, White European Males, Muhammad Memon, Ian Macdonald, Terence Bennett
Effect Of Mental Stress On Cardiovascular Function At Rest And After Ingestion Of Fructose Or Sucralose In Healthy, White European Males, Muhammad Memon, Ian Macdonald, Terence Bennett
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Ingestion of fructose and mental arithmetic can increase blood pressure (BP); the present study assessed the effect of fructose ingestion on cardiovascular (CV) response to mental stress. Effects were compared with sucralose used as a control. Materials and methods: Ten healthy, white European males were studied twice. A Finometer recorded CV parameters, noninvasively, throughout the study period. After the 30-min baseline, a mental arithmetic task (MAT), a series of arithmetic questions displayed as PowerPoint slides, was presented. Subjects, while resting on a bed, answered 20 questions in 2 min; 15 min after MAT-1, volunteers consumed 500 mL of lemon-flavoured drink …
Cisplatin-Induced Kidney Damage And The Protective Effect Of Bilberry (Vaccinium Myrtillus L.): An Experimental Study, Di̇lek Pandir, Özlem Kara
Cisplatin-Induced Kidney Damage And The Protective Effect Of Bilberry (Vaccinium Myrtillus L.): An Experimental Study, Di̇lek Pandir, Özlem Kara
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Bilberry is a natural antioxidant and has been utilized as a free radical scavenger to reverse the toxic effects of oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of bilberry on cisplatin-induced toxic effects in rat kidney. Materials and methods: Twenty-one female Wistar-albino rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: group I (control), one dose of saline solution; group II (cisplatin), single dose of 7.5 mg/kg of cisplatin; group III (cisplatin + bilberry), single dose of 7.5 mg/kg of cisplatin and 10 days of bilberry treatment applied as 200 mg/kg of bilberry. Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and …
A New Tool For Qt Interval Analysis During Sleep In Healthy And Obstructive Sleep Apnea Subjects: A Study On Women, Kemal Ali̇can Kaya, Bülent Yilmaz
A New Tool For Qt Interval Analysis During Sleep In Healthy And Obstructive Sleep Apnea Subjects: A Study On Women, Kemal Ali̇can Kaya, Bülent Yilmaz
Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
By monitoring the Q wave/T wave (QT) interval computed from electrocardiography (ECG) signals during sleep, it is possible to create a link between the ventricular repolarization and sleep stages. In this study, we aimed to find a robust and simple approach to automatically determine the fiducials on each 30-s sleep epoch, such as the Q, R, and T-end points, on long sleep ECG recordings in order to statistically analyze the effect of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and sleep stages on QT intervals. This is a retrospective study in which the ECG data extracted from the polysomnography recordings of 7 healthy …