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Comparison Of Growth Factor Levels In Patients With Normal And Hypospadiac Prepuce*, Tutku Soyer, Ebru Şebnem Ayva, Pinar Atasoy, Mustafa Kemal Aslan, Ahmet Murat Çakmak Jan 2011

Comparison Of Growth Factor Levels In Patients With Normal And Hypospadiac Prepuce*, Tutku Soyer, Ebru Şebnem Ayva, Pinar Atasoy, Mustafa Kemal Aslan, Ahmet Murat Çakmak

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To compare the growth factor levels in patients with normal and hypospadiac prepuce. Materials and methods: Patients who underwent hypospadias repair were included in the study. The prepuce was excised after achieving successful hypospadias repair with satisfactory functional and cosmetic appearance. The patients who underwent preputial reconstructions and complicated repairs were excluded. The control group consists of boys without hypospadias. Elective circumcision was performed to have normal preputial samples. The VEGF levels, VEGF receptor (VEGFR) and TGF-\beta receptor (TGF-\beta-R) expressions were evaluated in preputial tissues by immunohistochemical analysis. Results: Fifteen patients were included in each group. The mean age of …


Potential Role Of Some Nutraceuticals In The Regression Of Alzheimer’S Disease In An Experimental Animal Model, Hanaa Hamdy Ahmed, Wafaa Ghoneim Shousha, Rehab Mahmoud Hussien, Abdel Razik Hussein Farrag Jan 2011

Potential Role Of Some Nutraceuticals In The Regression Of Alzheimer’S Disease In An Experimental Animal Model, Hanaa Hamdy Ahmed, Wafaa Ghoneim Shousha, Rehab Mahmoud Hussien, Abdel Razik Hussein Farrag

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The goal of this study was to evaluate the potential role of some nutraceuticals, coenzyme Q_{10}, vitamin B complex, and lecithin against aluminum-induced neurodegeneration characteristic of Alzheimer's disease. Materials and methods: Ninety-six male and female Sprague Dawley rats were divided into 2 main groups, namely female and male. Each group was divided into 6 subgroups. Group 1 served as control group. Group 2 was administered AlCl_3 for 4 months. Groups 3, 4, 5, and 6 were administered with AlCl_3 for 4 months then treated with Coenzyme Q_{10}, vitamin B complex, lecithin, or all in combination for 3 months, respectively. Brain …


First Trimester Maternal Serum Papp-A Levels And Macrosomia In Nondiabetic Mothers, Ebru Tarim, Servet Özden Haciveli̇oğlu, Tayfun Çok, Hali̇l Tayfun Bağiş Jan 2011

First Trimester Maternal Serum Papp-A Levels And Macrosomia In Nondiabetic Mothers, Ebru Tarim, Servet Özden Haciveli̇oğlu, Tayfun Çok, Hali̇l Tayfun Bağiş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To determine whether or not there is a relationship between first-trimester maternal serum pregnancy-associated placental protein (PAPP-A) levels and fetal macrosomia in nondiabetic mothers. Materials and methods: In this study, 63 consecutive term macrosomic neonates (Group 1) (birth weight >= 4000 g) and 100 consecutive appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) term neonates (Group 2) were included. Transabdominal ultrasound examinations were performed to diagnose any major fetal defects and to measure crown-rump length (CRL) and fetal nuchal translucency (NT) thickness. Blood samples were drawn from each woman in order to obtain fasting blood glucose, PAPP-A, and free beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG) levels. Ultrasound measurements …


Retrospective Evaluation Of Laboratory-Confirmed And Recovered Cases Of Influenza A(H1n1)V, Funda Sevencan, Mehmet Meli̇kşah Ertem, Neval Özçullu, Vedat Dorman, Abdulvahi̇t Ormanli, Namik Kemal Kubat, Nurhan Albayrak, Ayşe Başak Altaş Jan 2011

Retrospective Evaluation Of Laboratory-Confirmed And Recovered Cases Of Influenza A(H1n1)V, Funda Sevencan, Mehmet Meli̇kşah Ertem, Neval Özçullu, Vedat Dorman, Abdulvahi̇t Ormanli, Namik Kemal Kubat, Nurhan Albayrak, Ayşe Başak Altaş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To retrospectively evaluate patients that were diagnosed with H1N1 and recovered from the disease in the initial period of an influenza A(H1N1)v epidemic in the province of Diyarbakir. It is estimated that 34-67 million individuals around the world have been infected by influenza A(H1N1)v, that 154,000-303,000 individuals have been hospitalized, and that 7000-13,000 individuals have lost their lives. Materials and methods: We were able to include 250 of 362 cases (69.0%) of confirmed influenza A(H1N1)v, from which the patients recovered, from the samples received between 19 October and 3 December 2009 after a pandemic alarm was given in the province …


Lipid Profile Alterations And Oxidative Stress In Patients With Preeclampsia: Role Of Black Tea Extract On Disease Management, Ekambaram Padmini, Munuswamy Usha Rani Jan 2011

Lipid Profile Alterations And Oxidative Stress In Patients With Preeclampsia: Role Of Black Tea Extract On Disease Management, Ekambaram Padmini, Munuswamy Usha Rani

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the lipid profile and susceptibility of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) to oxidation in preeclamptic women and to correlate the results with preeclampsia risk in the absence and presence of black tea extract (BTE). Preeclampsia is a disorder of human pregnancy characterized by altered endothelial function, secondary to oxidative stress. Materials and methods: Lipid profile levels and oxidative stress status were investigated in the cord blood of normotensive and preeclamptic patients. LDL susceptibility to oxidation was also monitored in the absence and presence of BTE to examine its protective role. Results: A significant alteration in lipid parameters and enhanced oxidative …


Taurine Is Protective Against Oxidative Stress During Cold Ischemia In The Rat Kidney, Rüveyda İrem Demi̇rci̇oğlu, Burhanetti̇n Usta, Hüseyi̇n Sert, Bünyami̇n Muslu, Muhammet Gözdemi̇r Jan 2011

Taurine Is Protective Against Oxidative Stress During Cold Ischemia In The Rat Kidney, Rüveyda İrem Demi̇rci̇oğlu, Burhanetti̇n Usta, Hüseyi̇n Sert, Bünyami̇n Muslu, Muhammet Gözdemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Recent studies in rats have shown that taurine can prevent oxidative changes induced in renal tissue by ischemia and reperfusion. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether taurine can prevent oxidative changes that occur in the renal tissue during a long period of cold ischemia. Materials and methods: Oxidative changes were evaluated histologically and biochemically in kidneys from a total of 40 rats, which were assigned to 1 of 4 groups of 10 rats each: control group (no taurine given, kidneys evaluated immediately after removal), taurine group (as in the control group, except that taurine was given …


The Effects Of Local Anaesthesia With Bupivacaine And Botulinum Toxin-A After Thoracotomy On Stress Hormone Levels, Makbule Ergi̇n, Ali̇ Yegi̇nsu, İsmai̇l Kürşat Gürlek Jan 2011

The Effects Of Local Anaesthesia With Bupivacaine And Botulinum Toxin-A After Thoracotomy On Stress Hormone Levels, Makbule Ergi̇n, Ali̇ Yegi̇nsu, İsmai̇l Kürşat Gürlek

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the effects of local and systemic analgesics on stress hormone levels, which increase after thoracotomy. Materials and methods: Sixty-three male rats were divided into 9 groups (n = 7). In the control animals, only a blood sample was taken. In the thoracotomy group, a retractor was inserted for 1 h. In the local anaesthesia group, intercostal nerve block was performed with bupivacaine or botulinum toxin-A. In the systemic analgesia group, blockade was performed with bupivacaine and diclofenac sodium was given intraperitoneally. Blood samples were taken twice 4 h and 24 h after thoracotomy. Results: At 4 h, stress …


The Prenatal Diagnosis Of Familial Satellited Yq Chromosomes, Sezi̇n Yakut, Saffet Öztürk, Mehmet Şi̇mşek, İbrahi̇m İnanç Mendi̇lci̇oğlu, Güven Lüleci̇ Jan 2011

The Prenatal Diagnosis Of Familial Satellited Yq Chromosomes, Sezi̇n Yakut, Saffet Öztürk, Mehmet Şi̇mşek, İbrahi̇m İnanç Mendi̇lci̇oğlu, Güven Lüleci̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To report a rare chromosomal abnormality, familial satellited Y chromosome (Yqs), in 3 Turkish prenatal cases. Material and methods: Metaphase chromosomes were prepared from amniocytes for prenatal cases and from lymphocytes for their fathers according to the standard methods. Results: In all cases, the analysis of all GTG-banded metaphases showed satellites on the long arms of chromosome Y as 46, XYqs karyotype. The indications for cytogenetic study were advanced maternal age and abnormal ultrasonographic findings with increased risk in the first trimester screening test. Cytogenetic studies of the fathers revealed that the Yqs were inherited. The satellites were positively stained …


Protective Activity Of The Methanol Extract Of Usnea Longissima Against Oxidative Damage And Genotoxicity Caused By Aflatoxin B_1 In Vitro, Güleray Ağar, Ali̇ Aslan, Eli̇f Kotan Sarioğlu, Lokman Alpsoy, Selçuk Çeker Jan 2011

Protective Activity Of The Methanol Extract Of Usnea Longissima Against Oxidative Damage And Genotoxicity Caused By Aflatoxin B_1 In Vitro, Güleray Ağar, Ali̇ Aslan, Eli̇f Kotan Sarioğlu, Lokman Alpsoy, Selçuk Çeker

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the effects of methanol extracts obtained from Usnea longissima (UME) on the genotoxicity and oxidative stress of aflatoxin B_1 (AFB_1) in cultured human blood cells. Materials and methods: Sister chromatid exchange (SCE) and micronucleus (MN) tests were used for estimation of genotoxic influences. Activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and the malondialdehyde (MDA) level were also measured to evaluate the antioxidative effect of UME. Results: In the SCE and MN test systems, it was observed that UME suppressed the mutagenic effects of AFB_1. Furthermore, an increase of MDA level and a decrease of SOD and …


Chemistry Of 2-Aminothiophene-3-Carboxamide And Related Compounds, Moustafa A. Gouda, Moged A. Berghot, Ghada E. Abd El-Ghani, Khaled M. Elattar, Abd El Galil M. Khalil Jan 2011

Chemistry Of 2-Aminothiophene-3-Carboxamide And Related Compounds, Moustafa A. Gouda, Moged A. Berghot, Ghada E. Abd El-Ghani, Khaled M. Elattar, Abd El Galil M. Khalil

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

This review describes the synthesis and reactions of 2-aminothiophene-3-carboxamides as building blocks for the syntheses of polyfunctionalized heterocyclic compounds.


Power Of Inhibition Activity Screening And 3d Molecular Modeling Approaches In Hdac 8 Inhibitor Design, Gamze Bora Tatar, Tenzi̇le Deni̇z Tokluman, Kemal Yelekçi̇, Hayat Yurter Jan 2011

Power Of Inhibition Activity Screening And 3d Molecular Modeling Approaches In Hdac 8 Inhibitor Design, Gamze Bora Tatar, Tenzi̇le Deni̇z Tokluman, Kemal Yelekçi̇, Hayat Yurter

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In-vitro inhibition activity screening and in-silico 3D molecular modeling approaches are important tools for design and development of specific histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors. The objective of this study was to investigate the consistency between these 2 approaches. The HDAC 8 inhibition activities of 8 randomly selected different carboxylic acid derivatives were screened and in-vitro experimental results were compared with in-silico molecular modeling calculations. This study demonstrated that there is no sole gold standard technique for inhibitor design, and it was concluded that a combination of molecular modeling and activity screening assays will ensure more comprehensive and dependable results.


Facile And Convenient Synthesis Of Pyrimidine, 4h-3,1-Benzoxazin-4-One, Pyrazolo[5,1-B]Quinazoline, Pyrido[1,2-A]Quinazoline, And Chromeno[3' ,4' :4,5]Pyrido[1,2-A]Quinazoline Derivatives, Yousry A. Ammar, Samir Bondock, Abdallah G. El-Sehmi, Mohamed S.A El_Gaby, Ahmed M. Fouda, Hamdy Kh. Thabet Jan 2011

Facile And Convenient Synthesis Of Pyrimidine, 4h-3,1-Benzoxazin-4-One, Pyrazolo[5,1-B]Quinazoline, Pyrido[1,2-A]Quinazoline, And Chromeno[3' ,4' :4,5]Pyrido[1,2-A]Quinazoline Derivatives, Yousry A. Ammar, Samir Bondock, Abdallah G. El-Sehmi, Mohamed S.A El_Gaby, Ahmed M. Fouda, Hamdy Kh. Thabet

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A convenient synthesis of a series of pyrimidine, 4H-3,1-benzoxazin-4-one, pyrazolo[5,1-b]quinazoline, pyrido[1,2-a]quinazoline, and chromeno[3' ,4' :4,5]pyrido[1,2-a]quinazoline derivatives, via the reactions of versatile and readily accessible methyl 2-(2-cyanoacetamido)benzoate (1) with the appropriate reagents, is described here.


Synthesis And Antimicrobial Activity Of Novel 2-(Pyridin-2-Yl)Thieno[2,3-D]Pyrimidin-4 (3h)-Ones, Nitin G. Haswani, Sanjaykumar B. Bari Jan 2011

Synthesis And Antimicrobial Activity Of Novel 2-(Pyridin-2-Yl)Thieno[2,3-D]Pyrimidin-4 (3h)-Ones, Nitin G. Haswani, Sanjaykumar B. Bari

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In the present study, some new 2-(pyridin-2-yl)thieno[2,3-d] pyrimidin-4(3H)-ones derivatives (IIa-o) were synthesized. The target compounds (IIa-o) were synthesized through the acid catalyzed condensation of 2-cyano, 3-cyano, and 4-cyano-pyridines with various 2-amino-3-carbethoxythiophenes (Ia-e). All thiophene derivatives were synthesized by Gewald reaction. The structures of the newly synthesized compounds were confirmed by UV-Visible, FT-IR, ^1H-NMR, and mass spectral studies. All synthesized compounds were evaluated for their antimicrobial activity against various gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial and fungal strains. Amongst the synthesized compounds IIa, IIb, IId, IIe, and IIm were found to be active.


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Turkish Journal of Chemistry

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Expression Of Β-(1,3-1,4)-Glucanase Gene Of Orpinomyces Sp. Gmlf18 In Escherichia Coli Ec1000 And Lactococcus Lactis Subsp. Cremoris Mg1363, Uğur Çömlekci̇oğlu, Emi̇n Özköse, İsmai̇l Akyol, Feri̇t Can Yazdiç, Mehmet Sai̇t Eki̇nci̇ Jan 2011

Expression Of Β-(1,3-1,4)-Glucanase Gene Of Orpinomyces Sp. Gmlf18 In Escherichia Coli Ec1000 And Lactococcus Lactis Subsp. Cremoris Mg1363, Uğur Çömlekci̇oğlu, Emi̇n Özköse, İsmai̇l Akyol, Feri̇t Can Yazdiç, Mehmet Sai̇t Eki̇nci̇

Turkish Journal of Biology

A gene encoding \beta-(1,3-1,4)-glucanase (licA) was amplified from Orpinomyces sp. GMLF18 and expressed in Escherichia coli. The DNA sequence of licA showed that the gene was 707 bp and encoded a protein with a molecular mass of 26 kDa that belongs to family glycosyl hydrolase 16. The main LicA activity was observed to be cell-associated for the licA containing transformant E. coli, and the enzyme expressed in E. coli showed the highest activity at pH 5.0-6.0 and at temperatures of 40-50 °C. The enzyme was found to be stable at 40 °C; however, 12% of LicA activity was lost at …


Biochemical Response Of Olea Europaea Cv. Gemlik To Short-Term Salt Stress, Mehmet Ali̇ Demi̇ral, Deni̇z Aktaş Uygun, Murat Uygun, Erkan Kasirğa, Ari̇fe Alev Karagözler Jan 2011

Biochemical Response Of Olea Europaea Cv. Gemlik To Short-Term Salt Stress, Mehmet Ali̇ Demi̇ral, Deni̇z Aktaş Uygun, Murat Uygun, Erkan Kasirğa, Ari̇fe Alev Karagözler

Turkish Journal of Biology

One-year-old olive (Olea europaea L. cv. Gemlik) seedlings were exposed to increasing levels of salinity in pot culture. The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with 6 replicates. Dry matter (DM) percentage, sodium (Na) and chloride (Cl) concentrations, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging activity, reducing power (RP), total phenolic content (TPC), and proline (PRO) content were determined in the leaves of the plants. The results showed that the olive plant used physiological and biochemical mechanisms consecutively to alleviate the effects of salt stress. The type of mechanism used was related to the severity of the salt stress. Salinity-induced …


Effects Of Cold And Salicylic Acid Treatments On Nitrate Reductase Activity In Spinach Leaves, Beli̇nda Aydin, Barbaros Nalbantoğlu Jan 2011

Effects Of Cold And Salicylic Acid Treatments On Nitrate Reductase Activity In Spinach Leaves, Beli̇nda Aydin, Barbaros Nalbantoğlu

Turkish Journal of Biology

The effects of long-term cold (5/3 °C) and salicylic acid (SA) (0.1 mM) treatments on the diurnal pattern of nitrate reductase (NR) activity in spinach (Spinacia oleracea L. cv. Gladiator) leaves were investigated. When the activities with cold treatment are compared to the control (20/15 °C), NR activity was decreased by 5 °C in the light period and by 3 °C in the dark period. The cold treatment also affected the timing of circadian rhythm in the diurnal pattern of NR activity. When the activities with SA treatments are compared to control and cold, it was determined that SA increases …


Phenolic Constituents Of Hypericum Triquetrifolium Turra (Guttiferae) Growing In Turkey: Variation Among Populations And Plant Parts, Cüneyt Çirak, Jolita Radusiene, Valdimaras Janulis, Liudas Ivanauskas, Necdet Çamaş, Ali̇ Kemal Ayan Jan 2011

Phenolic Constituents Of Hypericum Triquetrifolium Turra (Guttiferae) Growing In Turkey: Variation Among Populations And Plant Parts, Cüneyt Çirak, Jolita Radusiene, Valdimaras Janulis, Liudas Ivanauskas, Necdet Çamaş, Ali̇ Kemal Ayan

Turkish Journal of Biology

Hypericum triquetrifolium Turra (Guttiferae) has received considerable scientific interest in recent years, as it is a source of a variety of biologically active compounds including phenolics. The present study was conducted to determine the variation in the content of several phenolics, namely phenylpropane chlorogenic acid and flavonoids such as rutin, hyperoside, apigenin-7-O-glucoside, kaempferol, quercitrin, quercetin and amentoflavone among four H. triquetrifolium populations from the Central Black Sea Region of Turkey. The aerial parts representing a total of 30 shoots were collected at full flowering in each population. After drying at room temperature, they were dissected into floral, leaf and stem …


Numerical Classification Of Streptomycetes Isolated From Karstic Caves In Turkey, Mustafa Yamaç, Kami̇l Işik, Nevzat Şahi̇n Jan 2011

Numerical Classification Of Streptomycetes Isolated From Karstic Caves In Turkey, Mustafa Yamaç, Kami̇l Işik, Nevzat Şahi̇n

Turkish Journal of Biology

In the present study, a total of 290 actinomycetes isolates were obtained from 19 karstic caves in Turkey. Out of these, 131 were chosen for numerical classification studies according to their morphology and pigmentation properties. Representative isolates were compared with the reference Streptomyces strains based on their various taxonomic characteristics such as biochemical, physiological, nutritional, and morphological, totalling 134 unit characters. The data were evaluated using simple matching coefficients (S_{SM}), and clustering achieved using the Complete algorithm by X-Taxon and NTSys-pc programs. The test strains were assigned to 9 major (5-11 strains), 18 minor (2-4 strains), and 31 single membered …


Biochemical Identification And Numerical Taxonomy Of Aeromonas Spp. Isolated From Food Samples In Turkey, Belgi̇n Erdem, Ergi̇n Kari̇ptaş, Eli̇f Çi̇l, Kami̇l Işik Jan 2011

Biochemical Identification And Numerical Taxonomy Of Aeromonas Spp. Isolated From Food Samples In Turkey, Belgi̇n Erdem, Ergi̇n Kari̇ptaş, Eli̇f Çi̇l, Kami̇l Işik

Turkish Journal of Biology

Numerical taxonomy was used to analyze phenotypic data obtained from 126 new isolates of Aeromonas strains taken from red meat, raw chicken, minced meat, and fish samples. Each strain was tested for 86 characters but only the final data including 63 characters were analysed using the S_{SM} coefficients and the UPGMA clustering algorithm. At S_{SM} values of => 83%, the strains clustered into 10 aggregate groups consisting of 7 major (5 and up strains) and 3 minor (2-4 strains), and 5 single member clusters, each of which was identified as A. hydrophila, A. caviae, and A. sobria, respectively. It was …


A Comparative Study On Alkaline Lipase Production By A Newly Isolated Aspergillus Fumigatus Mtcc 9657 In Submerged And Solid-State Fermentation Using Economically And Industrially Feasible Substrate, Akhila Rajan, A. Jayakumaran Nair Jan 2011

A Comparative Study On Alkaline Lipase Production By A Newly Isolated Aspergillus Fumigatus Mtcc 9657 In Submerged And Solid-State Fermentation Using Economically And Industrially Feasible Substrate, Akhila Rajan, A. Jayakumaran Nair

Turkish Journal of Biology

A comparative study of solid-state fermentation (SSF) and submerged fermentation (SmF) for the production of alkaline lipase from a new isolate, Aspergillus fumigatus MTCC 9657, using defatted rice bran (DFRB) as a substrate was studied. Different process parameters, such as incubation period, initial pH and incubation temperature, were optimised to achieve the maximum yield of the alkaline lipase. Maximum enzyme production (8.13 U/mL) was obtained by day 7 of incubation in SSF compared to day 4 in SmF at an optimum pH of 8.5 and ambient temperature of 30 °C. Lipase produced by SSF was stable over a period of …


Increased Production Of Coleoptera-Specific Delta-Endotoxin By Homologous Expression Of Cry3aa11 In Bacillus Thuringiensis Mm2, Aslihan Kurt, Gülay Özcengi̇z Jan 2011

Increased Production Of Coleoptera-Specific Delta-Endotoxin By Homologous Expression Of Cry3aa11 In Bacillus Thuringiensis Mm2, Aslihan Kurt, Gülay Özcengi̇z

Turkish Journal of Biology

The cry3Aa11 gene of Bacillus thuringiensis strain Mm2 (B. thuringiensis Mm2) was PCR-amplified and cloned into E. coli/B. thuringiensis shuttle vector pHT315. The recombinant plasmid carrying the cry3Aa11 gene was introduced into the parental B. thuringiensis Mm2. The toxin production capacities of parental and recombinant strains grown in DSM, containing either 50 mM or 200 mM inorganic phosphate (Pi), were compared by SDS-PAGE and western blot analyses. In comparison to the parental strain, recombinant B. thuringiensis Mm2 produced 4-fold more Cry3Aa11 toxin after 12 h of growth in the presence of 50 mM Pi. However, the 200 mM Pi concentration …


Phosphate Solubility And Biocontrol Activity Of Trichoderma Harzianum, Padmavathi Tallapragada, Madhumathi Gudimi Jan 2011

Phosphate Solubility And Biocontrol Activity Of Trichoderma Harzianum, Padmavathi Tallapragada, Madhumathi Gudimi

Turkish Journal of Biology

Biological control of soilborne plant pathogens is a possible alternative to the use of chemical pesticides, which are harmful to the environment. Under greenhouse and field conditions, several isolated strains of the fungus Trichoderma have been found to be effective biocontrol agents of various soilborne plant pathogenic fungi. The use of phosphate solubilizing microorganisms (PSMs) has a considerable synergistic effect on the growth and development of crop plants. In the present study, T. harzianum was isolated from 10 different agro-climatic zones of Karnataka and tested for the potential of antagonistic activity against the plant pathogen Xanthomonas and the ability of …


Preliminary Studies On Antiinflammatory, Antipyretic, And Antidiarrhoeal Properties Of Evolvulus Alsinoides, U.M.Dhana Lekshmi, P.Neelakanta Reddy Jan 2011

Preliminary Studies On Antiinflammatory, Antipyretic, And Antidiarrhoeal Properties Of Evolvulus Alsinoides, U.M.Dhana Lekshmi, P.Neelakanta Reddy

Turkish Journal of Biology

The ethanolic extract of the whole plant of Evolvulus alsinoides L. (Convolvulaceae) was investigated for antiinflammatory, antipyretic and antidiarrhoeal properties in female albino rats. Preliminary phytochemical studies were carried out to confirm the presence of active chemical constituents in the plant extract, and the result showed a positive report for the presence of flavonoids, alkaloids and cardiac glycosides. The pharmacological result showed that the ethanolic extract at a dose of 250 mg/kg body weight and 500 mg/kg body weight caused a significant (P < 0.05) inhibition of the carrageenan-induced rat paw oedema and a significant (P < 0.05) reduction of hyperpyrexia induced by Brewer's yeast in rats. The extract also elicited marked antidiarrhoeal activity against castor oil-induced diarrhoea at a dose of 500 mg/kg. This study has proved scientifically the ancient claim that the whole plant of Evolvulus alsinoides has antiinflammatory, antipyretic and antidiarrhoeal activities.


The Optimization Of Adna Extraction Protocol And Sex Determination Of Bronze Age Individuals From Oylum Höyük (Kilis, Turkey), Serdal Arslan, Ayşen Açikkol, Ertan Mahi̇r Korkmaz Jan 2011

The Optimization Of Adna Extraction Protocol And Sex Determination Of Bronze Age Individuals From Oylum Höyük (Kilis, Turkey), Serdal Arslan, Ayşen Açikkol, Ertan Mahi̇r Korkmaz

Turkish Journal of Biology

Oylum Höyük falls within the borders of the province of Kilis, located in the southern part of Turkey. It is an important Bronze Age settlement dating back to 5500 BC. In this study, the sex of 36 individuals found in Oylum Höyük was examined using morphological and genetic methods. In the morphological method, sex was identified in 14 female and 13 male individuals. The remaining 8 individuals could not be identified due to the poor preservation of their skeletal remains. Genetic sex was determined with the amplification of sex-specific X, Y centromeric alphoid repeats and ZFX-ZYF gene regions of DNA, …


Studies On The Effect Of Ph And Carbon Sources On Enzyme Activities Of Some Pectinolytic Bacteria Isolated From Jute Retting Water, Biswapriya Das, Ashis Chakraborty, Sagarmoy Ghosh, Kalyan Chakrabarti Jan 2011

Studies On The Effect Of Ph And Carbon Sources On Enzyme Activities Of Some Pectinolytic Bacteria Isolated From Jute Retting Water, Biswapriya Das, Ashis Chakraborty, Sagarmoy Ghosh, Kalyan Chakrabarti

Turkish Journal of Biology

The effect of pH of the assay media and different carbon sources in the culture media on the activities of 4 different enzymes, namely polygalacturonase (PG), pectin lyase (PNL), xylanase, and cellulase, of some pectinolytic bacteria were studied. The pectinolytic bacterial strains were isolated from the jute retting water bodies of 2 important jute growing areas of North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India. The highest PG (12.45 to 41.0 IU/g cell wet weight) and PNL (22.55 to 75.7 U/mL) activities occurred at the alkaline pH of 8.0 and 8.5, respectively. Maximum xylanase activity (0.01 to 0.735 \mumol/mL/min) occurred at pH …


Production Of A Novel Bifunctional Catalase-Phenol Oxidase Of Scytalidium Thermophilum In The Presence Of Phenolic Compounds, Yonca Yüzügüllü, Zümrüt Begüm Ögel, Ufuk Bölükbaşi, Nursen Çoruh, Gürkan Karakaş Jan 2011

Production Of A Novel Bifunctional Catalase-Phenol Oxidase Of Scytalidium Thermophilum In The Presence Of Phenolic Compounds, Yonca Yüzügüllü, Zümrüt Begüm Ögel, Ufuk Bölükbaşi, Nursen Çoruh, Gürkan Karakaş

Turkish Journal of Biology

A novel bifunctional catalase with additional phenol oxidase activity (CATPO) is produced by the thermophilic fungus, Scytalidium thermophilum, in a growth-associated manner. In order to study the biological significance of this dual enzyme in relation to phenolic compounds, 14 phenolics were tested for their effect on growth and CATPO production. It was determined that some phenolics exerted a negative effect on growth (catechol, coumaric acid, hydroquinone, kaempferol, myricetin), while others either did not influence growth in a negative manner or enhanced growth by a maximum of 50% increase in biomass (caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, catechin, gallic acid, resorcinol, vanillic acid). …


Azocalixarenes.7: Synthesis And Study Of The Absorption Properties Of Novel Mono-Azo Substituted Chromogenic Calix[4]Arenes, Hasaletti̇n Deli̇göz, Özlem Özen Karakuş Jan 2011

Azocalixarenes.7: Synthesis And Study Of The Absorption Properties Of Novel Mono-Azo Substituted Chromogenic Calix[4]Arenes, Hasaletti̇n Deli̇göz, Özlem Özen Karakuş

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Eight new mono-azo substituted chromogenic calix[4]arenes (1-8) were synthesized by diazo-coupling reactions in which 25,26,27-tribenzoyloxy-28-hydroxy-5,11,17-tri-(tert-butyl)calix[4]arene and diazonium salts (2-, 3-, and 4-nitroaniline; 4-phenyl azoaniline; 3- and 4-chloroaniline; or 2- and 4-methylaniline) formed the corresponding mono-azo substituted derivatives in high yields. The mono-azo substituted calix[4]arenes were characterized by UV-Vis, FT-IR, and ^1H-NMR spectroscopic techniques. Elemental analysis was also carried out. In addition, the effects of varying pH levels and solvents upon the absorption ability of azocalix[4]arenes substituted with electron-donating and electron-withdrawing groups at their o-, m-, and p- positions were studied. The results proved that the absorption maxima of the prepared …


Potential Of Steinernema Feltiae (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) As A Biological Control Agent Against The Cabbage Maggot Delia Radicum (Diptera: Anthomyiidae) In Oilseed Rape, İsmai̇l Alper Susurluk Jan 2011

Potential Of Steinernema Feltiae (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) As A Biological Control Agent Against The Cabbage Maggot Delia Radicum (Diptera: Anthomyiidae) In Oilseed Rape, İsmai̇l Alper Susurluk

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) in families Heterorhabditidae and Steinernematidae have considerable potential as biological control agents against soil-inhabiting insect pests. In the present study, the potential of Steinernema feltiae as a biological control agent against cabbage maggot (CM) Delia radicum (Diptera: Anthomyiidae), persistence of the nematode in areas infested by CM larvae, and foraging behavior of the nematode toward CM and/or oilseed rape roots were examined in the laboratory. The results of the laboratory experiment showed that more than 80% control was achieved against the last instars of D. radicum. Steinernema feltiae persisted in the soil in high numbers for 12 …


Biological Control Of Chestnut Canker, Caused By Cryphonectria Parasitica, By Antagonistic Organisms And Hypovirulent Isolates, Seçi̇l Akilli, Yakup Zekai̇ Katircioğlu, Sali̇h Maden Jan 2011

Biological Control Of Chestnut Canker, Caused By Cryphonectria Parasitica, By Antagonistic Organisms And Hypovirulent Isolates, Seçi̇l Akilli, Yakup Zekai̇ Katircioğlu, Sali̇h Maden

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Biological control of chestnut blight was investigated by using 3 hypovirulent isolates of Cryphonectria parasitica, 5 Trichoderma sp., 4 Penicillium sp., and 4 Bacillus sp. isolates. Hypovirulent isolates and antagonistic organisms were obtained from samples collected from the Black Sea region of Turkey, in 2008 and 2009. Effectiveness of the hypovirulent isolates and antagonistic microorganisms was tested on 3-year-old chestnut saplings. In the tests, bark disks of 6 mm were removed from the stem bases and culture disks of the virulent isolate of C. parasitica were first placed into the hole and then the hypovirulent isolate or the antagonistic fungi. …