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Article Citation - WoS: 0Citation - Scopus: 0Ameloriate Effect of Glucose Monohydrate on Nicotine Sulfate-Induced Toxicity and Teratogenicity in Xenopus Embryos: an Experimental Study(Middle Pomeranian Sci Soc Env Prot, 2023) Pekmezekmek, Ayper Boga; Tunç, Erdal; Emre, Mustafa; Tunc, Erdal; Sertdemir, Yasar; Department of Basic Medical Sciences / Temel Tıp Bilimleri BölümüIt is well documented that nicotine causes low birth weight, preterm birth, pregnancy difficulties, lower fertility, inhibition of spermatogenesis, and decreased steroidogenesis and potassium channels conductance of Xenopus oocytes. Lung cancer is the most well-known adverse impact of nicotine. This work used a 96-hour FETAX test to examine how concurrent administration of glucose monohydrate modifies the effects of exposure to nicotine, nicotine sulfate, and/or glucose on ion channels and membrane potential in Xenopus leavis embryos at an early stage of development. In-vitro fertilised embryos were treated with nicotine and glucose alone or in combination for this aim, and the effects of those treatments were then assessed for potential teratogenic effects. At the conclusion of the FETAX technique, the ratios of healthy, abnormal, and dead embryos were calculated, and the length of embryos in each treatment group was assessed. The ratios of abnormal and dead embryos were considerably higher with nicotine treatment alone compared to controls. Compared to the results of the nicotine-alone treatment group, the ratio of aberrant embryos was marginally reduced by concurrent glucose and nicotine therapy. In contrast, the ratio of normal embryos was raised. Additionally, treatments with glucose, nicotine, and Nic+Glu significantly altered the resting membrane potentials of fertilised oocytes (p < 0.001). Our findings indicated that the simultaneous treatment groups that also received glucose had a protective impact on embryos. Such structured, more sophisticated research is required to confirm these findings.Article Citation - WoS: 2Citation - Scopus: 2An Examination of the Effects of Propolis and Quercetin in a Rat Model of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy(Mdpi, 2024) Şeker, Uğur; Celik, Hakim; Dagli, Seyda Nur; Taskin, Seyhan; Seker, Ugur; Deniz, Mustafa; Department of Basic Medical Sciences / Temel Tıp Bilimleri BölümüThe purpose of this study was to reveal the combined effects of propolis (P) and quercetin (Q) against diabetic peripheral neuropathy developing with streptozotocin-induced diabetes in rats. Sixty-four adult male rats were divided into eight equal groups: control, P (100 mg/kg/day), Q (100 mg/kg/day), P + Q (100 mg/day for both), diabetes mellitus (DM) (single-dose 60 mg/kg streptozotocin), DM + P, DM + Q, and DM + P + Q. The rats were sacrificed, and blood and sciatic nerve tissues were collected. Blood glucose and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels increased, while IL-6 and total antioxidant status decreased in the DM group (p = 0.016 and p = 0.047, respectively). Ultrastructural findings showed degeneration of the axon and myelin sheath. The apoptotic index (AI %), TNF-alpha, and IL-1 beta immunopositivity increased significantly in the DM group (p < 0.001). Morphological structures approaching those of the controls were observed in the DM + P, DM + Q, and DM + P + Q groups. Morphometric measurements increased markedly in all treatment groups (p < 0.001), while blood glucose and MDA levels, AI (%), TNF-alpha, and IL-1 beta immunopositivity decreased. In conclusion, the combined effects of propolis and quercetin in diabetic neuropathy may provide optimal morphological protection with neuroprotective effects by reducing hyperglycemia, and these may represent a key alternative supplement in regenerative medicine.Review Citation - WoS: 6Citation - Scopus: 6Biosensors for the Detection of Pathogenic Bacteria: Current Status and Future Perspectives(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2024) Dicle, Yalçın; Karamese, M.; Department of Basic Medical Sciences / Temel Tıp Bilimleri BölümüPathogenic microorganisms pose significant threats to human health, food safety and environmental integrity. Rapid and accurate detection of these pathogens is essential to mitigate their impact. Fast, sensitive detection methods such as biosensors also play a critical role in preventing outbreaks and controlling their spread. In recent years, biosensors have emerged as a revolutionary technology for pathogen detection. This review aims to present the current developments in biosensor technology, investigate the methods by which these developments are used in the detection of pathogenic bacteria and highlight future perspectives on the subject. © 2024 Expert Publishing Medicine Ltd trading as Taylor & Francis.Article Citation - WoS: 0Citation - Scopus: 1Bronchiectasis in Türkiye: Data from a Multicenter Registry (Turkish Adult Bronchiectasis Database)(Galenos Publ House, 2024) Kabak, Mehmet; Cilli, Aykut; Kızılırmak, Deniz; Coşkun, Ayşın Şakar; Güler, Nurcan; Çiçek, Sedat; Researchers, Tebveb; Department of Internal Medical Sciences / Dahili Tıp Bilimleri BölümüBackground: Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease characterized by permanent bronchial wall dilatation. Although it has been known as an orphan disease, it has recently gained attention because of registry-based studies and drug research. Aims: We aimed to use a multicenter database to analyze and compare data regarding the etiology, associated comorbidities, microbiological characteristics, and preventive strategies of bronchiectasis in Türkiye to those of other countries. Study Design: A multicenter prospective cohort study. Methods: The multicenter, prospective cohort study was conducted between March 2019 and January 2022 using the Turkish Adult Bronchiectasis Database, in which 25 centers in Türkiye participated. Patients aged > 18 years who presented with respiratory symptoms such as cough, sputum, and dyspnea and were diagnosed with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis using computed tomography were included in the study. Demographic information, etiologies, comorbidities, pulmonary functions, and microbiological, radiological, and clinical data were collected from the patients. Results: Of the 1,035 study participants, 518 (50%) were females. The mean age of the patients was 56.1 ± 16.1 years. The underlying etiology was detected in 565 (54.6%) patients. While postinfectious origin was the most common cause of bronchiectasis (39.5%), tuberculosis was identified in 11.3% of the patients. An additional comorbidity was detected in 688 (66.5%) patients. The most common comorbidity was cardiovascular disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchiectasis was identified in 19.5% of the patients. The most commonly detected microbiological agent was Pseudomonas aeruginosa (29.4%). Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) were used in 70.1% of the patients, and the frequency of exacerbations in the last year was significantly higher in patients using ICS than in nonusers (p < 0.0001). Age [odds ratio (OR): 1.028; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.005-1.051], cachexia (OR: 4.774; 95% CI: 2,054-11,097), high modified medical research council dyspnea scale score (OR: 1,952; 95% CI: 1,459-2,611), presence of chronic renal failure (OR: 4,172; 95% CI: 1,249-13,938) and use of inhaled steroids (OR: 2,587; 95% CI: 1,098-6,098) were significant risk factors for mortality. Mortality rates were higher in patients with COPD than in those with no COPD (21.7-9.1%, p = 0.016). Patients with bronchiectasis and COPD exhibited more frequent exacerbations, exacerbation-related hospitalizations, and hospitalization in the intensive care unit in the previous year than patients without COPD. Conclusion: This is the first multicenter study of bronchiectasis in Türkiye. The study results will provide important data that can guide the development of health policies in Türkiye on issues such as infection control, vaccination, and the unnecessary use of antibiotics and steroids.Article Citation - Scopus: 0Can Serum Biomarker Values from Second-Trimester Aneuploidy Screening Predict the development of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Premature Infants?(Kare Publishing, 2024) Sabanci, S.; Savaş, Hasan Basri; Kucuk, M.F.; Savas, H.B.; Suren, E.; Erol, M.K.; Yavuz, A.; Sipahioglu, H.; Department of Basic Medical Sciences / Temel Tıp Bilimleri BölümüObjectives: This study aimed to evaluate serum biomarker values measured during second-trimester aneuploidy screening in terms of their predictive ability for the development of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in premature infants. Methods: This retrospective cohort study evaluated the data of 1985 idiopathic premature infants who underwent ROP screening from 2016 to 2022. The infants were divided into two groups according to the presence of ROP, and those with ROP were further evaluated in two subgroups based on the presence of proliferation. Comparisons were made concerning the serum multiple of the median values of unconjugated estriol (uE3), human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) among aneuploidy screening biomarkers. Results: While 1628 premature infants were in the non-ROP group, 357 were in the ROP group. Of the infants with ROP, 72 were in the proliferative ROP group and 285 in the non-proliferative ROP group. There was no significant difference in the multiple of the median values of the evaluated serum biomarkers (uE3, hCG, and AFP) between the ROP and non-ROP groups or between the proliferative ROP, non-proliferative ROP, and non-ROP groups. Conclusion: The multiple of the median values of second-trimester aneuploidy screening serum biomarkers were not able to predict the development of ROP in premature infants. This result may have been caused by the fact that the blood tests were taken only once and in the same weeks. © 2024 Kare Publishing. All rights reserved.Article Citation - WoS: 3Citation - Scopus: 3Comparison of growth factor levels in injectable platelet-rich fibrin obtained from healthy individuals and patients with chronic periodontitis: a pilot study(Bmc, 2024) Karci, Bilge; Savaş, Hasan Basri; Savas, Hasan Basri; Department of Basic Medical Sciences / Temel Tıp Bilimleri BölümüBackground This study aimed to assess and compare the concentrations of growth factors, white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets in injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) derived from people with healthy periodontal conditions and those with chronic periodontitis.Methods Venous blood samples were obtained from 30 patients diagnosed with chronic periodontitis (test group) and 30 participants with healthy periodontal conditions (control group). The i-PRF was then acquired from centrifuged blood. The growth factors (VEGF, IGF-1, TGF-beta 1, PDGF-BB and EGF) released from the i-PRF samples were compared between groups with ELISA testing. The amounts of WBCs and platelets were also compared.Results No significant differences in the concentrations of growth factors were found between the groups (the mean values for the control and test groups were, respectively: IGF: 38.82, 42.46; PDGF: 414.25, 466.28; VEGF: 375.69, 412.18; TGF-beta 1: 21.50, 26.21; EGF: 138.62, 154.82). The test group exhibited a significantly higher WBC count than the control group (8.80 vs. 6.60, respectively). However, the platelet count did not show a statistically significant difference between the groups (control group 242.0 vs. test group 262.50). No significant correlation was observed between WBC count and growth factor level in either group.Conclusions The growth factor levels in i-PRFs did not exhibit significant difference between the two groups. This suggests that the levels of these growth factors may be unaffected by the periodontal disease.Review Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 1Effectiveness of Valproic Acid in the Treatment of Sydenham's Chorea and a Literature Review(Sage Publications inc, 2024) Özgün, Nezir; Akdeniz, Osman; Department of Internal Medical Sciences / Dahili Tıp Bilimleri BölümüThere is still no evidence-based guideline and consensus on the treatment Sydenham's Chorea (SC). The first-line medication preference of specialists depends on personal experience and is variable. In this study, we evaluate the treatment results of pediatric patients who were treated with valproic acid (VPA). The medical records of 17 patients diagnosed with SC were reviewed retrospectively. The mean time to clinical improvement was found as approximately 5 days, the mean duration of remission as 13.60 & PLUSMN; 3.94 weeks and the mean duration of medication use was found as 17.96 & PLUSMN; 3.81 weeks. No side effects were observed in any of the patients and relapse occurred in 2 patients. A positive correlation was found between the initial C-reactive protein (CRP) level and the duration of medication use. Until evidence-based guidelines are established, VPA can be used as an effective, safe, and inexpensive first-line treatment option, especially in pediatric patients.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 1Effects of acute carbon monoxide posioning on liver damage and comparisons of related oxygen therapies in a rat model(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2024) Gökdemir, Gül Şahika; Gokdemir, Gul Sahika; Seker, Ugur; Şeker, Uğur; Demirtas, Berjan; Taskin, Seyhan; Department of Basic Medical Sciences / Temel Tıp Bilimleri BölümüAcute carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning may cause liver damage and liver dysfunction. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to compare the efficiency of normobaric oxygen (NBO) and high-flow nasal cannula oxygen (HFNCO) treatments on liver injury. For that purpose, 28 male Wistar albino rats were divided into four groups (Control, CO, CO + NBO, and CO + HFNCO). The control group was allowed to breath room air for 30 min. Acute CO poisoning in CO, CO + NBO, CO + HFNCO was induced by CO exposure for 30 min. Thereafter, NBO group received 100% NBO with reservoir mask for 30 min. HFNCO group received high-flow oxygen through nasal cannula for 30 min. At the end of the experiment, all animals were sacrificed by cardiac puncture under anesthesia. Serum liver function tests were measured. Liver tissue total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), and oxidative stress index (OSI) levels, tissue histomorphology and immunoexpression levels of Bax, Caspase 3, TNF-alpha, IL-1 beta, and NF-kappa B were also examined. Our observations indicated that acute CO poisoning caused significant increases in blood COHb, serum aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT0, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), total protein, albumin, and globulin levels but a decrease in albumin to globulin ratio (all, p < 0.05). Furthermore, acute CO poisoning significantly increased the OSI value, and the immunoexpresssion of Bax, Caspase 3, TNF-alpha, IL-1 beta, and NF-kappa B in liver tissue (all, p < 0.05). These pathological changes in serum and liver tissue were alleviated through both of the treatment methods. In conclusion, both the NBO and HFNCO treatments were beneficial to alleviate the acute CO poisoning associated with liver injury and dysfunction. [GRAPHICS] .Article Importance of Curcumin Effect and Asprosin Level on Glucose Metabolism in Diabetic Rats(2023) Gökdemir, Gül Şahika; Atmaca, Mukadder; Gokdemir, Gul Sahika; Gökdemir, Mehmet Tahir; Gökdemir, Mehmet Tahir; Taşdemir, Ezel; Yokus, Beran; Department of Internal Medical Sciences / Dahili Tıp Bilimleri Bölümü; Department of Basic Medical Sciences / Temel Tıp Bilimleri BölümüAsprosin is a new hormone secreted mainly from white adipose tissue. It may be associated with the pathogenesis of obesity, diabetes and some metabolic diseases. The changes in plasma asprosin levels of experimental diabetic rats and the relation of these changes with liver glucose metabolism and some diabetes parameters were investigated, and the effects of metformin, gliclazide or curcumin treatment on plasma asprosin levels were tried. The study was designed as an animal model in diabetic rats The albino rats were divided into five groups. To induce diabetes, a single dose of STZ was injected intraperitoneally. Diabetics rats were treated intragastrically with metformin (D+Metformin group), gliclazide (D+Giliclazide group) or 20 curcumin (D+Curcumin group) for eight weeks. Fasting blood glucose, insulin levels and other parameters were measured. Plasma asporsin levels of untreated diabetic rats increased significantly (P<.001). Although the plasma asprosin levels of diabetic rats treated with the rugs were significantly lower (P<.001). Fasting blood glucose levels of diabetic rats treated with the drugs were found to be remarkably lower than the diabetic control values (P<.001, respectively). There was no significant difference in the insulin levels and HOMA- IR between these three groups. Curcumin treatment provides significant improvements in plasma asprosin level and diabetes parameters. The increase in plasma asprosin level in diabetic rats may be one of the main reasons that facilitate the development of the disease or is responsible for its pathogenesis. Our findings support the idea that curcumin may be an important treatment option for diabetes.Article Citation - WoS: 0Citation - Scopus: 0Our Treatment Experience in Poisoning With Calcium Channel Blockers: a Series of Twelve Cases(Briefland, 2024) Talay, Mehmet Nur; Orhan, Ozhan; Orhan, Özhan; Özbek, Mehmet Nuri; Turanli, Ese Eda; Department of Internal Medical Sciences / Dahili Tıp Bilimleri BölümüBackground: Intoxications with cardiovascular system drugs constitute a small percentage of all poisoning cases. Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) are the most common drug poisoning in this group. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments for CCB poisoning and add to the current body of literature by outlining the clinical treatments we employ for bradyarrhythmia, hypotension, and resistant vasodilation resulting from CCB poisoning, as well as sharing our clinical insights in this field. Methods: Twelve patients, ranging in age from 1 month to 18 years, were admitted to the Tertiary Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for treatment of medication poisoning related to the CCB group. Patients who ingested several drugs that caused CCB were not allowed to participate in the trial. Results: Twelve patients were followed up in the PICU due to poisoning with CCB group drugs. Of the patients, 7 were male and 5 were female. Five of the patients had taken CCB medication with the purpose of committing suicide, and 7 of them accidentally. All of the patients who received CCB to commit suicide had taken verapamil. Five patients whose hypotension and bradycardia continued were administered inotropes. In addition to PI, calcium gluconate, intravenous lipid, glucagon, insulin, bicarbonate, and methylene blue were given as therapy to our symptomatic patients. Plasmapheresis was applied to a patient who was hospitalized in the PICU due to a sudden loss of consciousness. Conclusions: In the management of patients with CCB poisoning, the use of hyperinsulinemia euglycemia, intravenous lipid emulsion treatment, glucagon treatments, and treatments including methylene blue and extracorporeal life support should be considered in cases of resistant hypotension, bradycardia, and coma in the early period.Article Postpartum Anorektal Hastalık Sıklığında Gebelikte Alınan Kilo Etkili Midir(2023) Çelik, Enes; Çelik, Enes; Yıldız, Süleyman; Atici, Semra Demirli; Department of Surgical Medical Sciences / Cerrahi Tıp Bilimleri BölümüAmaç: Tromboze eksternal hemoroid (TEH) ve anal fissür gebelik sırasında ve postpartum dönemde hayat kalitesini ciddi şekilde bozan benign anorektal hastalıklardandır. Bu lezyonların toplumdaki gerçek insidansı ve gebelikle progrese olması arasındaki ilişki yeterince bilinmemektedir. Çalışmamızın amacı gebeliğin son trimesterı ile postpartum birinci aya kadar gelişen TEH ve anal fissür insidansını saptamak ve bu durumun gebelik boyunca alınan kilo, yenidoğan ağırlığı ve doğumun ikinci fazındaki süre ile olan ilişkisini or taya koyabilmektir. Materyal ve metod: 25 Temmuz 2021- 25 Ekim 2021 tarihleri arasında kadın doğum ve genel cerrahi polikliniğine başvuran gebe hastalar içinden üçüncü trimester ve postpartum birinci ayda TEH ve anal fissür görülen, kayıtları tam olan hastalar prospektif takip edilip retrospektif analiz edildi. Üçüncü trimesterda olan hastaların kilo artışı yüzde olarak hesaplandı. Tüm üçüncü trimester hamile hastalar asemptomatik iken ve postpartum ilk ayda, kadın doğum uzmanı veya genel cerrah tarafından en az üç kez muayene edildiler. Daha önceden hemoroidal hastalık nedeniyle operasyon öyküsü olan hastalar çalışmaya dahil edilmedi. Bulgular: TEH gelişen hastalarda; gebelik sırasında kilo artışı, bebek doğum ağırlığı, doğumun ikinci fazının uzaması risk faktörleri olarak saptandı (sırası ile p=0,003 p<0,001 p<0,001 p<0,001). Anal fissür risk faktörleri arasında ise gebelikte kilo artışı, bebek doğum ağırlığı, doğumun ikinci fazının uzaması saptandı (sırası ile p=0,003 p<0,001 p<0,001 p<0,001). İlk doğumun normal spontan vajinal doğum olması ve gebelik öncesi kilo fazlalığının TEH ve anal fissür sıklığında bir artışa neden olmadığı gözlemlendi. Sonuç: Gebelikte kilo alımı, bebek doğum ağırlığı ve doğumun ikinci fazının uzaması TEH ve anal fissür gibi Anorektal hastalıkların gelişimi açısından risk faktörü olarak sayılabilir.Article Citation - WoS: 1Citation - Scopus: 1Prognostic significance of the chemerin level in coronavirus disease 2019 patients(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2024) Gökdemir, Gül Şahika; Gokdemir, Guel Sahika; Gokdemir, Mehmet Tahir; Gökdemir, Mehmet Tahir; Arac, Songul; Yokus, Beran; Department of Internal Medical Sciences / Dahili Tıp Bilimleri Bölümü; Department of Basic Medical Sciences / Temel Tıp Bilimleri BölümüIncreased serum chemerin levels have been reported in several inflammatory diseases. Few studies have investigated the relationship between chemerin and clinical features of COVID-19. Thus, chemerin may modulate the development and progression of COVID-19. We compared the serum chemerin concentration between patients with and without SARS-CoV-2 infection and its association with the severity and prognosis of COVID-19 pneumonia. This is a prospective, single-center, cross-sectional study. We enrolled COVID-19 patients who presented to our tertiary hospital and healthy controls. The COVID-19 patients were conducted and the dates of symptom onset were recorded. After admission to the hospital and stabilization, blood samples were obtained for routine hemogram, biochemistry, and chemerin. The chemerin level was 37.93 +/- 17.3 ng/mL in patients followed in the ICU, 29.41 +/- 12.79 ng/mL in inpatients, 30.48 +/- 10.86 ng/mL in outpatients, and 25.12 +/- 9.82 ng/mL in healthy controls. The difference between patients treated in the ICU and healthy controls was significant (P < .001). The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), ferritin, procalcitonin (PCT), and D-dimer levels were significantly higher in the intensive care unit (ICU) group (P < .001). Moreover, the chemerin level of patients who died was significantly higher than that of those who survived (P < .001). The chemerin level was increased in COVID-19 patients and also increased with increasing disease severity. The chemerin level was higher in the COVID-19 patients than healthy controls and was significantly higher in patients who died compared to those who did not.Article Citation - Scopus: 0Tek Akciğer Ventilasyonun Kognitif Fonksiyonlar Üzerine Etkisi: Kesitsel Araştırma(Türkiye Klinikleri, 2023) Çelik, Enes; Çelik, Enes; Yıldırım, Zeynep Baysal; Kuyumcu, Mahır; Department of Surgical Medical Sciences / Cerrahi Tıp Bilimleri BölümüAmaç: Postoperatif kognitif disfonksiyon (POKD), majör cer- rahi sonrası özellikle ileri ya ş olmak üzere tüm ya ş grubu hastalarda sıkça görülür ve aylarca sebat edebilir. Etiyolojisi multifaktöriyel ol- makla birlikte, serebral oksijen sunum ve tüketim dengesini etkileyen faktörler suçlanmaktadır. Bu nedenle hipoksi gibi ciddi komplikas- yonlarla seyredebilen tek akciğer ventilasyonu (TAV) uygulanan tora- sik cerrahi hastalar ında POKD’yi mini-mental durum testi ile değerlendirerek hastalarda POKD’nin de ğerlendirilmesi amaçlandı. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Bu çalışmaya 20 yaş ve 72 yaş arası, torasik cer- rahide TAV adayı hastalar dâhil edildi. Anestezi protokolü tüm hasta- larda aynı şekilde uygulandı. Kognitif değerlendirme operasyondan 1 gün önce, operasyondan 1 ve 3 gün sonra yap ıldı. Bu amaçla Mini- Mental Durum De ğerlendirme Testi kullan ıldı. Bulgular: Çalışmaya 30 hasta dâhil edildi. TAV uygulanan hastalar ın %26,6’sında POKD tespit edildi. Hastaların yapılan mini-mental durum değerlendirme testi, ameliyat öncesi ile ameliyat sonrası 1. gün ile 3. gün arasında kognitif disfonksiyon açısından fark tespit edildi. Ameliyat sonras ı 1. gün ile ameliyat sonrası 3. gün arasında fark tespit edilmemiştir. Sonuç: Toraks cerrahisinde TAV uygulanan hastalarda erken dönem kognitif dis- fonksiyon görülmektedir. Bunda cerrahi süre, anestetik ilaçlar, hastayla ilgili parametreler etkili olmakta olup, hastalar intaroperatif yakın takip edilmeli ve ameliyat sonrasında da hastalar kognitif fonksiyonları açı- sından yakından izlenmelidir.Article Citation - WoS: 4Citation - Scopus: 3The nephroprotective effect of Quercetin in Cyclophosphamide-induced renal toxicity might be associated with MAPK/ERK and NF-κB signal modulation activity(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2024) Seker, Ugur; Şeker, Uğur; Kavak, Deniz Evrim; Dokumaci, Fatma Zehra; Kizildag, Sefa; Irtegun-Kandemir, Sevgi; Department of Basic Medical Sciences / Temel Tıp Bilimleri BölümüThe present study aimed to examine the protective effect of quercetin (QUE) on cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced nephrotoxicity. For that purpose, 24 mice were divided into four groups (Control, QUE, CTX, and CTX + QUE). The CTX and CTX + QUE groups received 200 mg/kg of cyclophosphamide on the 1(st) and 7(th) days. The QUE and CTX + QUE groups were treated with 50 mg/kg of quercetin daily for 14 days. At the end of the experiment, the animals were sacrificed, and kidney samples were analyzed. The results indicated that CTX leads to severe morphological degenerations and disruption in renal function. Serum BUN, Creatinine, Uric acid, tissue Bax, Caspase 3, TNF-alpha and IL-1 beta expression levels were upregulated in the CTX group compared to Control and QUE groups (p < 0.05). Although MAPK/ERK phosphorylation level is not affected in CTX group, there was a significant increase in CTX + QUE group (p < 0.05), but the NF-kappa B was significantly suppressed in this group (p < 0.01). The RT-qPCR results showed that the cyt-c and the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio mRNA expression folds were upregulated in the CTX group (p < 0.01), which was downregulated in the CTX + QUE group. However, there was a significant difference in the CTX + QUE group compared to the Control and QUE groups (p < 0.01). The findings showed that administering quercetin along with cyclophosphamide alleviated renal injury by regulating apoptotic and inflammatory expression. Moreover, the administration of quercetin and cyclophosphamide could synergistically improve renal function test results, and activate cellular responses, which upmodulate MAPK/ERK phosphorylation and suppression of NF-kappa B.Article Citation - WoS: 0Citation - Scopus: 0Thirteen-year surveillance results of acute flaccid paralysis cases in Southeast Turkey and the effect of refugee movements on surveillance results(Natl inst Public Health, 2024) Özgün, Nezir; Ozgun, Nezir; Kubat, Gulnaz; Toktaş, İzzettin; Turan, Birgul; Ozgun, Mert; Toktas, Izzettin; Korukluoglu, Gulay; Department of Internal Medical Sciences / Dahili Tıp Bilimleri BölümüObjective: Acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) is a major neurological problem. Turkey has accepted over 4 million refugees since 2011 due to the wars in neighbouring countries. In the long term, refugees can have adverse effects on the limited resources of health, sanitation, water supply, foodstuff, and shelter services of host countries, precipitating the transmission and spread of enteroviruses causing AFP. This study examines the 13-year surveillance and incidence of AFP cases in southeast Turkey, and questions possible impact of refugee movements on these parameters, comparing the periods before (2007-2010) and after (2011-2019) 2011, when the refugee movements emerged. Methods: The records of cases reported from southeast part of Turkey with suspected AFP between January 2007 and December 2019 were reviewed retrospectively. Results: Of the patients, 121 (58.5%) were male. Mean age was 80.36 +/- 46.67 months. Eighty-five (41.1%) were aged 60 months or younger. The number of patients under 60 months increased significantly after 2011. Mean incidence was calculated as 0.88 cases/100,000 person years versus 1.58 cases/100,000 person years in the period before and after 2011, respectively. Guillain-Barr & eacute; syndrome (GBS) was the most common cause of AFP in both periods. As of 2011, however, the incidence of acute transverse myelitis increased approximately 4 times and GBS decreased proportionally. Non-polio enteroviruses were the most frequent isolates, detected from 9.1% of stool samples. Conclusion: Although refugee movements appear to may have adverse effects on AFP incidence and surveillance outcomes, larger studies involving the whole country, particularly at places where no refugees settled, are needed to achieve more conclusive evidence.
