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Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, Insulin Resistance, And Hypertension As Mediators For Adverse Effects Of Obesity On The Brain: A Review, Mahnaz Ghowsi, Farshad Qalekhani, Mohammad Hosein Farzaei, Fariba Mahmudi, Namdar Yousofvand, Tanuj Joshi
Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, Insulin Resistance, And Hypertension As Mediators For Adverse Effects Of Obesity On The Brain: A Review, Mahnaz Ghowsi, Farshad Qalekhani, Mohammad Hosein Farzaei, Fariba Mahmudi, Namdar Yousofvand, Tanuj Joshi
BioMedicine
Nowadays, the incidence of obesity is a global challenge and it is estimated that the total number of overweight and obese adults will increase up to 1.35 billion by 2030. Evidence obtained from clinical and experimental studies shows that obesity may be associated with cognitive performance and executive function impairments. Considering various evidence for the poor episodic memory tasks and verbal learning as well as the destruction of cortical gray matter in the obese individuals, here, we collected some causal pathways for contribution of inflammation, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and hypertension in the development of brain disorders in obesity. The …
Post-Acute Sequelae Of Covid-19 (Pasc): Association With Inflammation And Autoimmunity, Raghava S. Ambadapoodi, Fnu Deepti, Javaria Anwer Mbbs, Rafael Fernandez-Botran
Post-Acute Sequelae Of Covid-19 (Pasc): Association With Inflammation And Autoimmunity, Raghava S. Ambadapoodi, Fnu Deepti, Javaria Anwer Mbbs, Rafael Fernandez-Botran
The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections
It has become increasingly evident that a high percentage of patients that recover from acute COVID-19 infection continue to suffer from a variety of persistent symptoms even months after viral clearance, the most common ones being fatigue, dyspnea, anosmia, dysgeusia, cognitive dysfunction, and psychological problems, including anxiety and depression. This syndrome, known as Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), can severely affect the life quality and represents an important health care concern. The exact causes for the symptoms observed in patients with PASC remain to be adequately characterized, but are likely to be associated with multiple factors, including residual disease and/or …
The Effects Of Vitamin D Supplemantation On Prognosis In Patients With Mildobstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Feri̇de Ayyildiz, Hi̇lal Yildiran, Nigar Afandiyeva, Özlem Gülbahar, Oğuz Köktürk
The Effects Of Vitamin D Supplemantation On Prognosis In Patients With Mildobstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Feri̇de Ayyildiz, Hi̇lal Yildiran, Nigar Afandiyeva, Özlem Gülbahar, Oğuz Köktürk
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of vitamin D on the disease prognosis and biochemical parameters in patients with mild obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Materials and methods: Nineteen adult male individuals (18-65 years) who were diagnosed with mild OSAS after polysomnography and had low vitamin D levels were included in the study. Each week, patients took 50.000 IU Vitamin D3 supplementation for 8 weeks. Polysomnography, biochemical parameters FBG (fasting blood glucose), lipid profile (TG, TC, LDL-C, HDL-C, VLDL-C), calcium, phosphorus, parathormone, calcitonin, serum 25(OH)D, insulin, CRP, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-10 of patients were evaluated …
High Mobility Group Box-1 Levels May Be Associated With Disease Activity Of Behcet's Disease, Di̇lara Dönmez Güler, Ayşe Bahar Keleşoğlu Di̇nçer, Zeynep Ceren Karahan, Hasan Seli̇m Güler, Müçteba Enes Yayla, Serdar Sezer, Emi̇ne Gözde Aydemi̇r Gülöksüz, İlyas Ercan Okatan, Murat Torğutalp, Di̇dem Şahi̇n Eroğlu, Mehmet Levent Yüksel, Tahsi̇n Murat Turğay, Gülay Kinikli, Aşkin Ateş
High Mobility Group Box-1 Levels May Be Associated With Disease Activity Of Behcet's Disease, Di̇lara Dönmez Güler, Ayşe Bahar Keleşoğlu Di̇nçer, Zeynep Ceren Karahan, Hasan Seli̇m Güler, Müçteba Enes Yayla, Serdar Sezer, Emi̇ne Gözde Aydemi̇r Gülöksüz, İlyas Ercan Okatan, Murat Torğutalp, Di̇dem Şahi̇n Eroğlu, Mehmet Levent Yüksel, Tahsi̇n Murat Turğay, Gülay Kinikli, Aşkin Ateş
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: High mobility group box- 1 (HMGB- 1) is a nuclear protein acting as a proinflammatory molecule. The serum HMGB- 1 levels were found elevated in chronic inflammatory diseases. In this cross-sectional study, serum HMGB- 1 levels in Behcet's disease (BD) patients and healthy controls (HC) were studied. Also, its association with disease activity scores and clinical findings were evaluated. Materials and methods: Ninety BD patients and 50 age-sex matched HC were included in the study. Disease activity scores were assessed by Behcet Disease Current Activity Form (BDCAF) and Behcet Syndrome Activity Score (BSAS). Serum HMGB- 1 levels were measured …
Serum Chitotriosidase And Ykl-40 In Acute Pancreatitis: Reliability As Prognostic Markerfor Disease Severity And Correlation With Inflammatory Markers, Ece Ünal Çeti̇n, Fati̇h Kamiş, Adi̇l Uğur Çeti̇n, Yavuz Beyazi̇t, Murat Keki̇lli̇
Serum Chitotriosidase And Ykl-40 In Acute Pancreatitis: Reliability As Prognostic Markerfor Disease Severity And Correlation With Inflammatory Markers, Ece Ünal Çeti̇n, Fati̇h Kamiş, Adi̇l Uğur Çeti̇n, Yavuz Beyazi̇t, Murat Keki̇lli̇
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Chitotriosidase and YKL-40, also called chitinase 3-like protein 1, are homologs of family 18 glycosyl hydrolases, secreted by human macrophages and granulocytes under inflammatory conditions. Although increased levels of chitotriosidase and YKL-40 are linked with several inflammatory diseases, the physiological utility of these two enzymes is still not fully characterized. This study aims to analyse the serum YKL-40 and chitotriosidase levels of acute pancreatitis patients to assess whether their activity correlates with acute pancreatitis and its severity. Materials and methods: Chitotriosidase and YKL-40 levels, along with routine laboratory parameters, were determined from the serum samples of 41 acute pancreatitis …
Immune Dysfunction In Covid-19 And Judicious Use Of Antirheumatic Drugs For Thetreatment Of Hyperinflammation, Abdurrahman Tufan, Marco Matucci-Cerinic
Immune Dysfunction In Covid-19 And Judicious Use Of Antirheumatic Drugs For Thetreatment Of Hyperinflammation, Abdurrahman Tufan, Marco Matucci-Cerinic
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
: In the Wuhan province of China, almost two years ago, in December 2019, the novel Coronavirus 2019 has caused a severe involvement of the lower respiratory tract leading to an acute life-threatening respiratory syndrome, coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19). Subsequently, coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) rapidly spread to the entire world causing a pandemic and affected every single person on earth either directly or indirectly with destroying all facets of social life and economy. Since the announcement of COVID-19 as a global pandemic, we have witnessed tremendous scientific work on all aspects of COVID-19 across the globe, which has never been witnessed before. …
Evaluation Of Serum Cxc Chemokine Ligand 16 (Cxcl16) As A Novel Inflammatory Biomarker Or Familial Mediterranean Fever Disease, Taner Akyol, Tolga Düzenli̇, Alpaslan Tanoğlu
Evaluation Of Serum Cxc Chemokine Ligand 16 (Cxcl16) As A Novel Inflammatory Biomarker Or Familial Mediterranean Fever Disease, Taner Akyol, Tolga Düzenli̇, Alpaslan Tanoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a disease that is mainly diagnosed with clinical features. Several wellknown inflammatory markers increase in FMF. However, there is still a need for diagnostic tests for specifying FMF and monitoring inflammatory activity. CXCL16 is a chemokine produced by inflammatory cells that demonstrate efficacy in the acute phase response. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between CXCL16 levels and FMF disease and to evaluate CXCL16 levels as a novel biomarker for FMF. Materials and methods: Fifty-three male patients diagnosed with FMF and sixty healthy individuals were included in this crosssectional study. Blood …
A Sensitive Indicator For The Severity Of Covid-19: Thiol, Özcan Erel, Sali̇m Neşeli̇oğlu, Merve Ergi̇n Tunçay, Esra Firat Oğuz, Funda Eren, Meryem Sena Akkuş, Hati̇ce Rahmet Güner, İhsan Ateş
A Sensitive Indicator For The Severity Of Covid-19: Thiol, Özcan Erel, Sali̇m Neşeli̇oğlu, Merve Ergi̇n Tunçay, Esra Firat Oğuz, Funda Eren, Meryem Sena Akkuş, Hati̇ce Rahmet Güner, İhsan Ateş
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Thiol status is a good reflector of the cellular redox and have vital roles in various cellular signaling pathways. The purpose of the study was to investigate thiol status in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Materials and methods: A total of 587 subjects (517 patients/70 healthy controls) were enrolled in the study.The patients were categorized into the groups regarding to the severity of disease (mild, moderate, severe, and critical).Thiol status of all groups were compared. Results: The patients had significantly diminished thiol levels compared to controls. Thiol levels were gradually decreased as the severity of the disease increased. Logistic regression …
Evaluation Of S100a12 Protein Levels In Children With Familial Mediterranean Fever, Yelda Türkmenoğlu, Eli̇f Güney, Di̇ğdem Bezen, Ahmet İrdem, Bi̇ray Ertürk, Hasan Dursun
Evaluation Of S100a12 Protein Levels In Children With Familial Mediterranean Fever, Yelda Türkmenoğlu, Eli̇f Güney, Di̇ğdem Bezen, Ahmet İrdem, Bi̇ray Ertürk, Hasan Dursun
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), the most common autoinflammatory disease in children, is characterized by recurrent febrile episodes. FMF is known to progress with chronic inflammation, particularly during attack periods. This study aimed to investigate the relationship of S100A12, an inflammatory marker, with attacks and inflammatory events in FMF patients. Materials and methods: The study included 57 patients diagnosed with FMF, 43 in an attack-free period and 14 in an attack period, and 31 healthy children as the control group. Only white blood cell (WBC) count, C-reactive protein (CRP) level, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and S100A12 level were analyzed in …