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Histological Effect Of Ascocotyle Tenuicollis (Digenea: Heterophyidae) Metacercarial Infection On The Heart Of Fundulus Heteroclitus (Teleostei: Cyprinodontidae), Toni Hicks, Edna Steele Jan 2003

Histological Effect Of Ascocotyle Tenuicollis (Digenea: Heterophyidae) Metacercarial Infection On The Heart Of Fundulus Heteroclitus (Teleostei: Cyprinodontidae), Toni Hicks, Edna Steele

Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


Scas Officers And Council Members 2003 - 2004 Jan 2003

Scas Officers And Council Members 2003 - 2004

Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


Some Notes On Multiplicative Congruential Random Number Generators With Mersenne Prime Modulus 261-1., James Harris Jan 2003

Some Notes On Multiplicative Congruential Random Number Generators With Mersenne Prime Modulus 261-1., James Harris

Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


President's Message Jan 2003

President's Message

Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


Par Mediation Of Thrombin-Induced Effects On Motoneurons, Nadim Salman, Drew Watkins, Kate Hamel, Lakisha Gadsden, Sarah Funderburk, Victoria Turgeon Jan 2003

Par Mediation Of Thrombin-Induced Effects On Motoneurons, Nadim Salman, Drew Watkins, Kate Hamel, Lakisha Gadsden, Sarah Funderburk, Victoria Turgeon

Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


2002 & 2003 Annual Meeting Extended Abstracts Jan 2003

2002 & 2003 Annual Meeting Extended Abstracts

Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


Embryogenesis In The Japanese Medaka, Oryzias Latipes, Laura Harris Harris, Lisa Sims, Roxann Stachiw Jan 2003

Embryogenesis In The Japanese Medaka, Oryzias Latipes, Laura Harris Harris, Lisa Sims, Roxann Stachiw

Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


Critical Thinking And Biology Instruction., David J. Stroup, John L. Frola Jan 2003

Critical Thinking And Biology Instruction., David J. Stroup, John L. Frola

Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


South Carolina Statewide Science Safety Project., Linda Sinclair, Jack Gerlovich, Rahul A. Parsa Jan 2003

South Carolina Statewide Science Safety Project., Linda Sinclair, Jack Gerlovich, Rahul A. Parsa

Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

No abstract provided.


Acute Adrenal Insufficiency In A 30-Year-Old Woman With Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Refi̇k Demi̇rtunç, Meli̇h Başar Jan 2003

Acute Adrenal Insufficiency In A 30-Year-Old Woman With Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Refi̇k Demi̇rtunç, Meli̇h Başar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

MİRTUNÇ, Melih BAŞAR Department of Internal Medicine, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul - Turkey


Late Onset Status Epilepticus As A Sign Of Multiple Sclerosis, Serpi̇l Demi̇rci̇, Nezi̇hi̇ Eren Jan 2003

Late Onset Status Epilepticus As A Sign Of Multiple Sclerosis, Serpi̇l Demi̇rci̇, Nezi̇hi̇ Eren

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

EMİRCİ Süleyman Demirel University, School of Medicine Neurology Department, Isparta - Turkey Nezihi EREN Denizli Government Hospital, Neurology Department, Denizli - Turkey


Antimicrobial Activity And Characteristics Of Bacteriocins Produced By Vaginal Lactobacilli, Şengül Alpay Karaoğlu, Faruk Aydi̇n, S. Sirri Kiliç, Ali̇ O. Kiliç Jan 2003

Antimicrobial Activity And Characteristics Of Bacteriocins Produced By Vaginal Lactobacilli, Şengül Alpay Karaoğlu, Faruk Aydi̇n, S. Sirri Kiliç, Ali̇ O. Kiliç

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The aim of this study is to test the production of bacteriocin in vaginal Lactobacilli and determining the characterization and antibacterial activity of this bacteriocin. For this reason 100 Lactobacillus strains were isolated and identified from vaginal swab samples of 75 women who attended obstetric and gynecology clinics. It was determined that six of 100 Lactobacillus strains produced bacteriocin. The antibacterial activity of bacteriocins was examined and found to be effective on vaginal L. gasseri, L. acidophilus, Gardnerella vaginalis ATCC 14018 and Pseudomonas aeroginosa ATCC 10145. We also found that bacteriocins were sensitive to proteinase enzymes and alkalinity, but resistant …


Chemokine Receptor Cxcr4 Expression In The Major Salivary Gland, Çağri Deli̇lbaşi Jan 2003

Chemokine Receptor Cxcr4 Expression In The Major Salivary Gland, Çağri Deli̇lbaşi

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

LİLBAŞI Osaka University, Graduate School of Dentistry, First Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery


Intranasal Encephalocele, Nesri̇n Gürsan, Mehmet Dumlu Aydin, Sare Altaş, Atti̇la Ertaş Jan 2003

Intranasal Encephalocele, Nesri̇n Gürsan, Mehmet Dumlu Aydin, Sare Altaş, Atti̇la Ertaş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

ÜRSAN^1 Mehmet Dumlu AYDIN^2 Sare ALTAŞ^1 Attila ERTAŞ^3 Departments of ^1Pathology, ^2Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Atatürk University; and ^3Department of Ear-Nose-Throat, Social Security Hospital, Erzurum - Turkey


Ventilator Associated Pneumonia In Critically Ill Patients: Prevention And Treatment, Argyris Michalopoulos, Stefanos Geroulanos Jan 2003

Ventilator Associated Pneumonia In Critically Ill Patients: Prevention And Treatment, Argyris Michalopoulos, Stefanos Geroulanos

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Immunization Of Mice With Plasmid Dna Encoding Hepatitis B Virus Core Antigen (Hbcag), Yasemi̇n Bulut, Hakan Bulut, Mehmet Zi̇ya Doymaz Jan 2003

Immunization Of Mice With Plasmid Dna Encoding Hepatitis B Virus Core Antigen (Hbcag), Yasemi̇n Bulut, Hakan Bulut, Mehmet Zi̇ya Doymaz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the antibody response following immunization with plasmid vector DNA containing the hepatitis B virus core antigen (HBcAg) gene of a hepatitis B virus (HBV) isolated from a patient in Turkey. A HBcAg gene fragment was cloned into a pcDNA 3 eukaryotic expression vector. After confirmation of the cloning of the HBcAg gene, the expressing vector based HBcAg was used in DNA immunization experiments. Four-to 6-week-old Balb/c mice were immunized with HBcAg expressing plasmids and the anti-HBcAg antibody responses of the mice were evaluated by enzyme immunoassay (EIA). The results of this study …


Lipid Peroxidation, Nitrate And Nitrite Levels In Eclamptic And Intrauterine Growth Retarded Pregnancies, Hati̇ce Paşaoğlu, Nesli̇han Bukan, Gülsen Bulduk, Şevki̇ Çelen Jan 2003

Lipid Peroxidation, Nitrate And Nitrite Levels In Eclamptic And Intrauterine Growth Retarded Pregnancies, Hati̇ce Paşaoğlu, Nesli̇han Bukan, Gülsen Bulduk, Şevki̇ Çelen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

In this study we investigated nitric oxide metabolites nitrate+nitrite and lipid peroxidation product (malonyldialdehyde: MDA) related to the pathogenesis of eclampsia and intrauterine growth retarded (IUGR) pregnancy. Plasma nitrate+nitrite levels were higher in the eclamptic (31.6 ± 16.7 µmol/L p < 0.001) and IUGR (24.3 ± 9.5 µmol/L p < 0.005) groups than in the control group (18.8 ± 6.9 µmol /L). Plasma MDA levels were higher in the eclamptic group (5.5 ± 2.5 nmol/ml (p < 0.05) but not significantly different in the IUGR (3.4 ± 2.4 nmol/ml p > 0.05) group than control group (3.0 ± 1.3 nmol/ml). In addition, the plasma nitrite+nitrate and MDA levels in the eclamptic group were higher than in the IUGR group (p < 0.05). These variations could play different roles in the pathogenesis of eclampsia and IUGR pregnancy.


A Modified Method For The Determination Of Plasma Total Homocysteine By High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Serhat Tokgöz, Cumhur Bi̇lgi̇, Erdi̇nç Çakir, M. Kemal Erbi̇l, Türker Kutluay Jan 2003

A Modified Method For The Determination Of Plasma Total Homocysteine By High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Serhat Tokgöz, Cumhur Bi̇lgi̇, Erdi̇nç Çakir, M. Kemal Erbi̇l, Türker Kutluay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

We have modified a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) procedure for homocysteine assay using 7-fluoro-2, 1, 3-benzoxadiazole-4-sulfonamide (ABD-F) pre-column derivatization. In this study, the thiol compounds were liberated from plasma proteins by reduction with 2-mercaptoethanol (BME) and derivatized with a thiol-specific fluoregenic marker, ABD-F. The derivatives were separated by reversed-phase HPLC on a Hypersil C 18 column (4.6 x 150 mm; 5 µ) using isocratic elution with 0.1 M phosphate buffer pH 6.0 containing 8% methanol and fluorescence detection. Excitation and emission wavelengths were 386 and 516 nm. The peak of homocysteine was eluted at 413 ± 25 s. Mean within-day …


Bilateral Intratesticular Varicocele In A Patient With A History Of Bilateral Cryptorchidism, Nuri̇ Erdoğan, Oğuz Ekmekçi̇oğlu, Murat Baykara Jan 2003

Bilateral Intratesticular Varicocele In A Patient With A History Of Bilateral Cryptorchidism, Nuri̇ Erdoğan, Oğuz Ekmekçi̇oğlu, Murat Baykara

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

OĞAN^1 Oğuz EKMEKCİOĞLU^2 Murat BAYKARA^1 Departments of ^1Radiology, ^2Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey


Fasting And Post-Methionine Load Plasma Homocysteine Levels In Patients With Angiographically Defined Coronary Artery Disease, Mustafa Özkan, M. Kemal Erbi̇l, Münzer Al Rashed, Emi̇n Özgür Akgül, Tuncer Çayci, Cumhur Bi̇lgi̇, Gürkan Meti̇nyurt, Şeri̇f Akman, Türker Kutluay Jan 2003

Fasting And Post-Methionine Load Plasma Homocysteine Levels In Patients With Angiographically Defined Coronary Artery Disease, Mustafa Özkan, M. Kemal Erbi̇l, Münzer Al Rashed, Emi̇n Özgür Akgül, Tuncer Çayci, Cumhur Bi̇lgi̇, Gürkan Meti̇nyurt, Şeri̇f Akman, Türker Kutluay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Elevated plasma homocysteine concentration either in fasting state or after methionine loading is an independent risk factor for vascular disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between fasting total homocysteine (tHcy) and post-methionine load tHcy in healthy control subjects and in patients with angiographically defined coronary artery disease (CAD). Methionine loading has been used to investigate impaired methionine metabolism, especially of the trans-sulphuration pathway. We investigated the effect of methionine excess on total plasma homocysteine in 65 control subjects (44 men and 21 women) who attended a polyclinic of Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GMMA) in Ankara. …


A Review Of Polyamines And Cancer, Wayne E. Criss Jan 2003

A Review Of Polyamines And Cancer, Wayne E. Criss

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

of Polyamines and Cancer Wayne E. CRISS Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Institute of Oncology, Hacettepe University, Ankara - Turkey


Isolation And Identification Of Phenolic Acids In Malaysian Honey With Antibacterial Properties, Almahdi Melad Aljadi, Kamaruddin Mohd Yusoff Jan 2003

Isolation And Identification Of Phenolic Acids In Malaysian Honey With Antibacterial Properties, Almahdi Melad Aljadi, Kamaruddin Mohd Yusoff

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

In this study the non-peroxide antibacterial factors in Malaysian honey were isolated and identified. The phenolic components were extracted from two different local floral honeys and their effects on the growth of selected pathogens were examined. A solid-phase extraction procedure was applied for the first time to recover honey phenolics. Identification was carried out via high performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography analysis. Antibacterial activity was determined via the disc-diffusion and broth dilution assays. The phenolic fractions of gelam and coconut honeys showed potent antibacterial activities. Both honeys contain gallic, caffeic, and benzoic acids. However, gelam honey contains additional phenolic …


Effects Of Ramadan Fasting On Stroke, Selçuk Çomoğlu, Ahmet Temi̇zhan, Emel Peşi̇nci̇, İzzet Tandoğan, Şenay Özbakir Jan 2003

Effects Of Ramadan Fasting On Stroke, Selçuk Çomoğlu, Ahmet Temi̇zhan, Emel Peşi̇nci̇, İzzet Tandoğan, Şenay Özbakir

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The effects of fasting on humans have not been adequately investigated. Ramadan fasting is a great opportunity for scientific research due to its peculiar nature. With this in mind, we conducted research on the effects of Ramadan on stroke, which is one of the most common causes of death in adults. Patients hospitalized solely for ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage were evaluated retrospectively. The ratio of these cases to other patients hospitalized in the neurology department was determined. The in-hospital clinical course and mortality rates of the patients with stroke were evaluated. Within the entire cohort, the most frequently encountered …


Tru-Cut And Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Diagnosis Of Lesions Of The Jaws, Namik Kemal Ayhan, Cengi̇zhan Keski̇n, Kerem Dedeoğlu, Mehmet Yaltirik Jan 2003

Tru-Cut And Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Diagnosis Of Lesions Of The Jaws, Namik Kemal Ayhan, Cengi̇zhan Keski̇n, Kerem Dedeoğlu, Mehmet Yaltirik

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Nowadays, modern biopsy techniques such as fine and wide needles are used instead of invasive biopsy techniques for examining malign and benign lesions. This study examines whether wide needle biopsy (Tru-cut) possesses advantages as an alternative method to open biopsy. This study was performed on 40 patients with suspicious intra-jaw lesions. An 18-gauge, three-piece biopsy device was used. All the samples were sent to the tumor pathology unit at the oncology institute for histopathologic and cytopathologic examination. Thirty-seven of the 40 samples were adequate for diagnosis and three inadequate were. When we considered the results of Tru-cut and fine needle …


The Frequency Of Helicobacter Pylori In Various Gastric Mucosal Appearances, Mehmet Dursun, Mustafa Karabulut, Fi̇kri̇ Canoruç, Şeri̇f Yilmaz, Mehmet Yaldiz Jan 2003

The Frequency Of Helicobacter Pylori In Various Gastric Mucosal Appearances, Mehmet Dursun, Mustafa Karabulut, Fi̇kri̇ Canoruç, Şeri̇f Yilmaz, Mehmet Yaldiz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Our purpose was to investigate whether Helicobacter pylori (Hp) has a specific mucosal appearance. Eighty-eight (female / male: 53/35) patients included in the study underwent endoscopy to determine the macroscopic appearance of their gastric mucosa. Biopsies taken from the antrum, incisura angularis and corpus of each patient were stained with toluidine blue and examined for Hp under a light microscope. Thirty were Hp negative and 58 Hp positive. Thirty-six percent of the patients had normal mucosa, 21.59% had spotty erythema in the antrum, 31.81% had a mosaic pattern in the antrum and/or corpus and 10.23% had acute duodenal ulcer. Fifty-six …


The Nobel Prize In Medicine For 2003 Goes To Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Üstün Aydingöz Jan 2003

The Nobel Prize In Medicine For 2003 Goes To Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Üstün Aydingöz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Effect Of Edta On The Susceptibility Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa To Imipenem, Ceftazidime And Cefepime In Mueller-Hinton Agar, Nezahat Akpolat, Tuncer Özeki̇nci̇, Gülseren Aktar, Özge Karaşahi̇n, Adnan Suay Jan 2003

Effect Of Edta On The Susceptibility Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa To Imipenem, Ceftazidime And Cefepime In Mueller-Hinton Agar, Nezahat Akpolat, Tuncer Özeki̇nci̇, Gülseren Aktar, Özge Karaşahi̇n, Adnan Suay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Measurement Of Urine Albumin Levels With A Monoclonal Antibody Based In-House Elisa, Cemaletti̇n Aybay, Resul Karakuş Jan 2003

Measurement Of Urine Albumin Levels With A Monoclonal Antibody Based In-House Elisa, Cemaletti̇n Aybay, Resul Karakuş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Microalbuminuria is considered to be an early indicator of diabetic nephropathy. We have previously reported the establishment of A-HAlb/98 hybridoma secreting monoclonal antibody that specifically recognizes human serum albumin (HSA). In this report, an in-house enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was developed using this antibody for the measurement of urinary albumin (UA) and UA was examined in 24 different samples. A-HAlb/98 was used as the capture antibody by immobilizing onto microtitre plates in ELISA format. HSA-specific polyclonal rabbit immunoglobulin was labelled with biotin and then used as the tracer antibody. The dynamic assay range of ELISA for albumin was established to …


Abdominal Actinomycosis Appearing As An Intraabdominal Tumoral Mass, Ömer Şakrak, İpek Müderri̇soğlu, Abdulkadi̇r Bedi̇rli̇, Özhan İnce, Özlem Canöz Jan 2003

Abdominal Actinomycosis Appearing As An Intraabdominal Tumoral Mass, Ömer Şakrak, İpek Müderri̇soğlu, Abdulkadi̇r Bedi̇rli̇, Özhan İnce, Özlem Canöz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

RAK^1 İpek MÜDERRİSOĞLU^2 Abdulkadir BEDİRLİ^1 Özhan İNCE^1 Özlem CANÖZ^3 Departments of ^1General Surgery, ^2Obstetrics and Gynecology, ^3Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri - Turkey


Table Of Contents Jan 2003

Table Of Contents

Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

No abstract provided.