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Antioxidant and Apoptotic Effect of Edaravone on Cisplatin-Induced Brain Injury in Rats
(Neurological Society R.O.C (Taiwan), 2024) Kara, O.; Kilitci, A.
Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effect of edaravone in preventing cisplatin-induced brain damage. Methods: Forty female Wistar albino rats were included in the study. 4 groups were created. In group 1 (control group) (n=10), neither any drugs were given nor anything was performed. Group 2 (cisplatin group) (n=10), single dose 7.5 mg/kg cisplatin was given. In group 3 (edaravone group) (n=10), single dose 1 mg/kg edaravone was administered. Group 4 (cisplatin+ edaravone group) (n=10), single dose 7.5 mg/kg cisplatin and 1 mg/kg edaravone were given. Brain tissue was removed in all rats after 3 days. Blood samples taken from heart tissue were examined for malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) levels. Brain tissue was evaluated for damage with p53, GFAP and Ki 67. Results: Edaravone reduced cisplatin-induced brain damage. MDA and NO levels in the cisplatin group were significantly higher than the other groups (p< 0.05). Likewise, tissue damage in the cisplatin group was significantly higher than in the other groups (p< 0.05). The immunohistochemical staining which was done by using p53, GFAP and Ki 67 was shown that tissue damage was higher in cisplatin group than cisplatin+ edaravone group and this difference was found to be statistically significant (p< 0.05). Conclusion: The findings of our study suggest that edaravone therapy may be effective in the prevention and treatment of cisplatin-induced brain injury. © 2024, Neurological Society R.O.C (Taiwan). All rights reserved.
Dermatoscopic Features of Early Erythema Chronicum Migrans
(Croatian Dermatovenerological Society, 2023) Ozcan, Y.; Takir, S.G.; Karagun, E.; Uyar, B.
[No abstract available]
Acute kidney disease beyond day 7 after major surgery: a secondary analysis of the EPIS-AKI trial
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024) Meersch, M.; Weiss, R.; Strauß, C.; Albert, F.; Booke, H.; Forni, L.; Pittet, J.
Purpose: Acute kidney disease (AKD) is a significant health care burden worldwide. However, little is known about this complication after major surgery. Methods: We conducted an international prospective, observational, multi-center study among patients undergoing major surgery. The primary study endpoint was the incidence of AKD (defined as new onset of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eCFR) < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 present on day 7 or later) among survivors. Secondary endpoints included the relationship between early postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) (within 72 h after major surgery) and subsequent AKD, the identification of risk factors for AKD, and the rate of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression in patients with pre-existing CKD. Results: We studied 9510 patients without pre-existing CKD. Of these, 940 (9.9%) developed AKD after 7 days of whom 34.1% experiencing an episode of early postoperative-AKI. Rates of AKD after 7 days significantly increased with the severity (19.1% Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes [KDIGO] 1, 24.5% KDIGO2, 34.3% KDIGO3; P < 0.001) and duration (15.5% transient vs 38.3% persistent AKI; P < 0.001) of early postoperative-AKI. Independent risk factors for AKD included early postoperative-AKI, exposure to perioperative nephrotoxic agents, and postoperative pneumonia. Early postoperative-AKI carried an independent odds ratio for AKD of 2.64 (95% confidence interval [CI] 2.21–3.15). Of 663 patients with pre-existing CKD, 42 (6.3%) had worsening CKD at day 90. In patients with CKD and an episode of early AKI, CKD progression occurred in 11.6%. Conclusion: One in ten major surgery patients developed AKD beyond 7 days after surgery, in most cases without an episode of early postoperative-AKI. However, early postoperative-AKI severity and duration were associated with an increased rate of AKD and early postoperative-AKI was strongly associated with AKD independent of all other potential risk factors. © The Author(s) 2024.
PRAME and Historical Immunohistochemical Antibodies Ki-67, P16, and HMB-45 in Ambiguous Melanocytic Tumors
(Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2024) Mert, M.; Bozdogan, O.; Bozdogan, N.; Gamsızkan, M.; Safali, M.
Ambiguous melanocytic lesions/tumors (AMLs) can be simply described as melanocytic neoplasms that cannot be differentiated as either a melanoma or a nevus. Preferentially expressed antigen in melanoma (PRAME) is a novel antibody that can help differentiate between nevi and melanomas. However, its usefulness remains controversial in AMLs. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the importance of PRAME and diagnostic auxiliary antibodies (Ki-67, p16, HMB-45) in the diagnosis of melanocytic lesions, especially in AMLs. This study included 52 ambiguous melanocytic lesions, 40 nevi, and 40 melanomas. All immunohistochemical studies were performed automatically using the Universal Alkaline Phosphatase Red Detection Kit. Different analytic approaches were used for each antibody based on the literature. Statistically, the multinomial forward stepwise elimination logistic regression analysis was used to create a statistical model to predict the diagnosis of melanocytic lesions based on clinical, morphological, and immunohistochemical data. PRAME positivity was very strong and diffuse in the melanoma group and statistically significantly higher than that of the AML and nevus groups. There was no statistically significant difference between the nevus and AML groups. The Ki-67 proliferation index and HMB-45 staining pattern provided valuable indications for distinguishing between these 3 groups. The P16 antibody was limited in supporting the differential diagnosis. Our statistical model showed that a high mitosis count, central pagetoid spread, and PRAME positivity increased the probability of melanoma against an AML diagnosis. This study showed the advantages of evaluating the PRAME antibody together with morphological features and other immunohistochemical markers (Ki-67 and HMB-45) in the differential diagnosis of melanocytic lesions. Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
Dermatoscopic and Dermatopathologic Features of a 3-Year-Old Buried Polypropylene Suture
(Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2023) Özcan, Y.; Gamsizkan, M.
Cutaneous foreign bodies are a well-known cause of delayed wound healing and complications such as abscesses, fistula formation, and secondary infections. Polypropylene sutures are widely utilized in cutaneous surgery because they easily travel through tissues while eliciting minimal tissue reactions. Despite these advantages, retained polypropylene sutures can cause complications. The authors report a case of a retained polypropylene suture that remained buried after a total excision 3 years prior. It started to cause cutaneous symptoms when the patient began exercising 1 week prior to presentation. The authors also examine the dermatoscopic and dermatopathologic features and other complications related to retained polypropylene sutures that have been reported in the literature. © Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
Effect of Fasting on Smoking Addiction: A Multicentered Primary Care Research
(Wolters Kluwer Health, 2022) Ünal, M.; Öztürk, O.; Öztürk, G.; Fidanci, İ.; Atayo?lu, A.T.; Sönmez, C.I.; Taş, E.
Background Smoking is a serious public health challenge across the world. Fasting in Ramadan requires people to stay away from smoking as well as activities such as eating, drinking, and sexual intercourse. We examined the effect of fasting on cigarette smoking and nicotine addiction during the Ramadan. Methodology This study was designed as a descriptive cross-sectional survey. A questionnaire was prepared to determine sociodemographic data and smoking habits of a sample population. The questionnaire was delivered through face-to-face interviews at several family medicine clinics in Turkey, with smokers who fast in Ramadan. Results There were 354 persons, of which 278 were male (78.5%), 76 were female (21.5%), and the mean age was 32.92 ± 11.84 years. A significant decrease in cigarette consumption during the Ramadan was reported by 285 (80.5%) smokers (p <.001). The number of smokers who had difficulty resisting the urge to smoke was less in Ramadan than non-Ramadan periods (p <.001). Religious sentiments were reported as the most important reason for coping with nicotine abstinence (53.7%). Significantly in 14.7% of the cases, participants stopped smoking during the whole period of Ramadan. Conclusions Religious beliefs and willpower were found to be effective in helping people reduce or temporary stop smoking. Fasting may play a significant role in changing smoking behavior. Smoking cessation along with counseling supported by the state, health authorities, and clergy can be useful in the fight against smoking in Ramadan. © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
The effectiveness of HALP score in predicting mortality in non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients
(Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2024) Kiliç, R.; Güzel, T.; Aktan, A.; Güzel, H.; Kaya, A.F.; Çankaya, Y.
Background: The HALP score, measured based on hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, and platelet levels, is regarded as a novel scoring system that indicates the status of systemic inflammation and nutritional health. Our study aimed to evaluate the relationship between HALP score and prognosis in non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients. Methods Between 1 January 2020 and 1 January 2022, 568 consecutive patients diagnosed with NSTEMI from a single center were included in the study retrospectively. The patients were divided into two equal groups according to the median HALP cutoff value of 44.05. Patients were followed for at least 1 year from the date of admission. Results The average age of the patients was 62.3 ± 10.6 years and 43.7% were female. In-hospital and 1-year mortality were found to be significantly higher in the group with low HALP scores (6.0 vs. 2.1%, P = 0.019 and 22.5 vs. 9.9%, P < 0.001, respectively). In receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, a cutoff level of 34.6 of the HALP score predicted 1-year mortality with 71% sensitivity and 65% specificity (area under the curve: 0.707, 95% confidence interval: 0.651-0.762, P < 0.001). In Kaplan-Meier analysis, higher mortality rates were observed over time in the group with lower HALP scores (log-rank test=16.767, P < 0.001). In Cox regression analysis, the HALP score was found to be an independent predictor of 1-year mortality (odds ratio: 0.969, 95% confidence interval: 0.958-0.981, P < 0.001). Conclusion We found that a low HALP score could predict in-hospital and 1-year mortality in patients admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of NSTEMI. © Copyright 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
Turkish Real Life Atrial Fibrillation in Clinical Practice: TRAFFIC Study
(Turkish Society of Cardiology, 2024) Karabay, C.Y.; Taşolar, H.; Kunak, A.Ü.; Çap, M.; Astarcıoğlu, M.A.; Şen, T.; Kaplan, M.
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia worldwide and is associated with an increased risk of thromboembolism, ischemic stroke, impaired quality of life, and mortality. The latest research that shows the prevalence and incidence of AF patients in Türkiye was the Turkish Adults’ Heart Disease and Risk Factors study, which included 3,450 patients and collected data until 2006/07.The Turkish Real Life Atrial Fibrillation in Clinical Practice (TRAFFIC) study is planned to present current prevalence data, reveal the reflection of new treatment and risk approaches in our country, and develop new prediction models in terms of outcomes. Methods: The TRAFFIC study is a national, prospective, multicenter, observational registry. The study aims to collect data from at least 1900 patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, with the participation of 40 centers from Türkiye. The following data will be collected from patients: baseline demographic characteristics, medical history, vital signs, symptoms of AF, ECG and echocardiographic findings, CHADS2-VASC2 and HAS-BLED (1-year risk of major bleeding) risk scores, interventional treatments, antithrombotic and antiarrhythmic medications, or other medications used by the patients. For patients who use warfarin, international normalized ratio levels will be monitored. Follow-up data will be collected at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. Primary endpoints are defined as systemic embolism or major safety endpoints (major bleeding, clinically relevant nonmajor bleeding, and minor bleeding as defined by the International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis). The main secondary endpoints include major adverse cardiovascular events (systemic embolism, myocardial infarction, and cardiovascular death), all-cause mortality, and hospitalizations due to all causes or specific reasons. Results: The results of the 12-month follow-up of the study are planned to be shared by the end of 2023. Conclusion: The TRAFFIC study will reveal the prevalence and incidence, demographic characteristics, and risk profiles of AF patients in Türkiye. Additionally, it will provide insights into how current treatments are reflected in this population. Furthermore, risk prediction modeling and risk scoring can be conducted for patients with AF. © 2024 Turkish Society of Cardiology. All rights reserved.
The relationship between attachment and serum oxytocin and heat shock protein-70 levels in adolescents of parents with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
(Medicinska Naklada Zagreb, 2023) Öz, B.O.; Alpay, M.; Kaban, Ş.Ö.; Sungur, M.A.; Atao?lu, A.
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate serum heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) and oxytocin levels, attachment and perceived social support levels in adolescents with parental bipolar disorder (BD) and Schizophrenia (SCZ). Subjects and Methods: This study included 9 adolescents with SCZ parents, 30 adolescents with BD parents and 31 healthy adolescents. Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI), Relationship Scale Questionnaire-Adolescent Form (RSQ-A) and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) were administered to all participants. In addition, serum HSP-70 and oxytocin levels were evaluated. Results: There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of attachment style, psychiatric symptoms and perceived social support. Serum HSP-70 levels were found to be lower in adolescents whose parents had BD. Serum oxytocin levels of the SCZ group were significantly lower than those of the BD group. Conclusions: HSP-70 level was found to be lower in adolescents with BD parents. Oxytocin level was found to be lower in adolescents with SCZ parents. These findings suggest that HSP-70 and oxytocin may be a marker of early life stress in adolescents with parental psychopathology. However, studies are needed to evaluate the relationship between attachment, oxytocin and HSP-70 in adolescents exposed to parental psychopathology in early life. © 2023 Medicinska naklada & Pro mente, Zagreb, Croatia.
Investigation of Biofilm Formation, Anti-Quorum Sensing Activity and Antimicrobial Resistance in Corynebacterium Species Isolated from Clinical Samples
(Ankara Microbiology Society, 2024) Keskin, B.H.; Şahin, I.; Kahraman, G.; Duran, P.K.; Dülger, Görkem; Durmuş, M.A.; Ceylan, A.N.
An increasing number of different clinical infections caused by Corynebacteria have been reported in the last decade. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibiotic resistance rates, biofilm formation capacities and to investigate the ‘‘anti-quorum-sensing (anti-QS)’’ activities of corynebacteria, which were divided into three groups according to the type of growth in culture (pure, with another pathogenic bacterium and polymicrobial growth). In total 240 Corynebacterium spp. isolates from different clinical specimens sent to the medical microbiology laboratories of Düzce University Faculty of Medicine Hospital and Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital between June 2021 and June 2022 were classified into three groups: pure, isolated with another pathogen and polymicrobial, according to their growth patterns in culture. Bacteria were identified by matrix assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) Biotyper (Bruker, Germany) at an external centre. Antibiotic susceptibilities were determined by disc diffusion method and for vancomycin broth microdilution method was used. Results were interpreted according to EUCAST recommendations. The biofilm-forming properties of the isolates were determined quantitatively. Bioactive components of 17 isolates with strong biofilm formation were extracted and anti-QS activity was determined by agar diffusion method using Chromobacterium violaceum ATCC 12472 strain and then violacein pigment production was measured quantitatively. Of the 240 Corynebacterium spp. isolates, 138 (58%) were pure, 52 (22%) were isolated with another pathogen and 50 (20%) were part of a polymicrobial infection. Of the isolates, 140 were identified as Corynebacterium striatum, 34 as Corynebacterium amycolatum and 24 as Corynebacterium afermentans. When the antibiotic resistance rates of the Corynebacterium isolates were analysed according to the groups, the resistance rates to rifampicin and tetracycline antibiotics were found to be statistically significantly lower in the polymicrobial group than in the other groups. The resistance rates to penicillin, clindamycin, ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, rifampicin, tetracycline and linezolid were 96.7%, 88.3%, 86.3%, 73.8%, 62.5%, 59.2% and 0.8%, respectively. While all isolates were susceptible to vancomycin, linezolid resistance was detected in two C.afermentans isolates. When the biofilm formation ability was analysed, it was observed that 87 (36.3%) isolates formed biofilm. The biofilm formation rate of the isolates in the polymicrobial growth group was lower than the other two groups. The anti-QS activity of 17 isolates with strong biofilm formation was investigated and none of the Corynebacterium extracts tested were found to have anti-QS activity (inhibition of violacein pigment production without inhibiting bacterial growth) in the QS study with C.violaceum, whereas five isolate extracts had antibacterial activity (inhibition of bacterial growth). Four of the bacterial extracts with antimicrobial activity belonged to C.amycolatum and one to C.afermentans. In conclusion, when both antibiotic resistance rates and biofilm formation rates were analysed, the corynebacteria growing in culture with another pathogen showed similar characteristics to the corynebacteria growing as a pure culture. Therefore, it was thought that corynebacteria growing with another pathogen should not be ignored. In addition, the antimicrobial effects of some corynebacterial extracts suggested that more QS studies should be carried out with microbiota bacteria. © 2024 Ankara Microbiology Society. All rights reserved.
Evaluation of the Bio-Speedy Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel in the Diagnosis of Central Nervous System Infections
(Ankara Microbiology Society, 2024) Merdan, O.; Sağlik, I.; Dilşad, Aksoy, F.; Önal, U.; Özakin, C.; Hacimustafaoğlu, M.K.; Çelebi, S.
Infections of the central nervous system (CNS) can lead to severe outcomes if not accurately diagnosed and treated. The broad spectrum of pathogens involved in CNS infections can make diagnosis challenging. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) -based multiplex molecular diagnostic panels can rapidly and simultaneously detect multiple neuropathogens in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This study was aimed to assess the Bio-Speedy Meningitis/Encephalitis RT-PCR MX-17 panel (Bioeksen, İstanbul, Türkiye), a novel multiplex PCR test, in diagnosing CNS infections. The panel can detect a range of CNS pathogens simultaneously and rapidly (< 1 hour), including Escherichia coli K1, Haemophilus influenzae, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus agalactiae, enterovirus (EV), herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 and 2, HHV-6, HHV-7, HHV-8, human parechovirus (HPeV), varicella zoster virus (VZV), cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Cryptococcus gatti/neoformans in CSF samples. This retrospective study included 128 CSF samples from 128 patients sent to Bursa Uludağ University Health Application and Research Center Microbiology Laboratory between June 2022 and July 2023 to search for CNS infectious agents. Patient clinical, radiological and laboratory data were collected from the Hospital Information Record System (HIRS). Bacterial pathogens were identified through culture, while viral pathogens were detected in CSF samples using the Fast Track Diagnostics (FTD) multiplex RT-PCR panel (Fast Track Diagnostics Ltd., Luxembourg) for HSV-1, HSV-2, VZV, EV, mumps virus and HPeV. The stored CSF samples were then tested using the Bio-Speedy panel and the results were compared with those of the culture and the FTD panel. Pathogens that were detected were considered positive if they were consistent with the patient’s symptoms and CSF characteristics according to infectious disease and pediatric infectious disease specialists. Pathogens detected but not supported by the patient’s symptoms and CSF characteristics were classified as uncertain clinical relevance (UCR). Out of the 128 patients tested for CNS infectious agents, 44 (34.4%) were diagnosed with a CNS infection. The overall pathogen detection rate with all methods was 43.2% (19/44). The Bio-Speedy panel identified pathogens in 29.5% (13/44) of the patients, followed by the FTD panel (20.5%, 9/44) and culture (9.1%, 4/44). Four bacteria were identified with culture, three of which were also detected by the Bio-Speedy panel. Additionally, six bacteria were identified with Bio-Speedy panel, that were not identified by culture. The FTD panel identified nine viruses, four of which were also identified by Bio-Speedy. In total, the Bio-Speedy panel detected 13 of the 19 positive pathogens (nine bacteria and four viruses: [S.pneumoniae (n= 3), VZV (n= 3), N.meningitidis (n= 2), H.influenzae (n= 2), L.monocytogenes (n= 1), E.coli (n= 1) ve EV (n= 1)]. However, the Bio-Speedy panel identified 15 pathogens [S.pneumoniae (n= 1), E.coli (n= 1), C.gatti/neoformans (n= 1), CMV (n= 8), HHV-6 (n= 3) ve HHV-7 (n= 1)] considered as UCR. The Bio-Speedy identified the causative pathogens in the highest percentage (29.5%) of patients with confirmed CNS infections. Nevertheless, test results should be interpreted based on patient characteristics to ensure appropriate patient management. Using multiple methods and multiplex tests may improve diagnostic accuracy for CNS infections. © 2024 Ankara Microbiology Society. All rights reserved.
Dermatoscopic Features of Early Erythema Chronicum Migrans
(Croation Dermatovenerological Soc, 2023) Ozcan, Yunus; Takir, Sumeyye Gunes; Karagun, Ebru; Uyar, Belkiz
[No abstract available]
Evaluation of angiogenic apelin/apelin receptor axis in normal prostate, high grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia and prostatic adenocarcinoma
(Malaysian Journal Pathology, 2022) Soylu, Hakan; Unal, Betul; Aksu, Kubra; Avci, Sema; Caylan, Ahmet Ender; Ustunel, Ismail
Introduction and Objectives: Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in American men. Apelin is an endogenous peptide identified as the ligand of the G protein-associated apelin receptor. Apelin and apelin receptor have many tissues distribution and they participate in pathological processes, such as cancer. Apelin stimulates cancer angiogenesis. However, there are insufficient data in the literature regarding the role of apelin/apelin receptor in normal tissue, highgrade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, and prostatic adenocarcinoma tissues. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the apelin and apelin receptor expression levels in tissues of normal prostate tissue, high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, and prostatic adenocarcinoma. Materials and Methods: In this study, 38 samples of patients undergoing radical prostatectomy were used. Among 38 samples; 20 patients were with prostatic adenocarcinoma, 18 patients were with high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia and adjacent normal prostatic tissue areas. The immunolocalisation of apelin and apelin receptor in these tissues were determined immunohistochemically. Results: Apelin and apelin receptor expressions were higher in prostatic adenocarcinoma than normal prostate tissue and high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia. Apelin receptor expression was also increased in high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia compared to normal tissue. Conclusion: Apelin and apelin receptor are increase in the process of prostate carcinogenesis. This increase may adversely affect the clinical course of prostate cancer patients by stimulating angiogenesis, which is important for invasion and metastasis in prostate cancer.
Radiosensitivity in a newborn with microcephalia: A case report of Nijmegen breakage syndrome
(Wiley, 2024) Genc, Gunes Cakmak; Yilmaz, Busra; Celik, Sevim Karakas; Aydemir, Cumhur; Eroz, Recep; Dursun, Ahmet
Aim: Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS) is an autosomal recessive DNA repair disorder which is characterized by immunodeficiency and increased risk of lymphoproliferative malignancy. Case: We observed an increase in the rate of chromosomal rearrangements in the cultured cells following an incidental radiograph for craniosynostosis in a newborn who was followed up due to microcephaly. We identified a homozygous deletion of c.657_661delACAAA/p.Lys219fs (rs587776650) in the NBN gene through whole exome sequencing. Conclusion: It is crucial to thoroughly examine the clinical features of newborns with microcephaly and consider chromosomal instability syndromes just like Nijmegen breakage syndrome. Not overlooking radiosensitivity, which is a characteristic feature of this syndrome, is a vital condition to the patient's survival time.
Effects of Naphthoquinones from the Roots of Onosma Armeniacum Klokov on Wound Healing
(Wiley-V C H Verlag Gmbh, 2024) Kupeli Akkol, Esra; Subas, Tugba; Ozgen, Ufuk; Suntar, Ipek; Ilhan, Mert; Keles, Hikmet
In Turkish folk medicine, the roots of Onosma armeniacum Klokov are used to heal wounds, burns, hemorrhoids, hoarseness, dyspnea, stomach ulcers, and abdominal aches. The objective was to evaluate the plant's ethnopharmacological applications using in vivo pharmacological experimental models. In vivo linear incision and circular excision the wound models were used to assess the wound healing activity along with histopathological investigation. The active component(s) were isolated and identified after being exposed to several chromatographic separation procedures on the primary extract. The n-hexane-dichloromethane mixture extract was subjected to chromatographic separation after the wound-healing activity was confirmed. Deoxyshikonin (1), beta,beta-dimethylacrylshikonin (2), alpha-methyl-n-butylshikonin (3), isovalerylshikonin (4), acetylshikonin (5), beta-hydroxyisovalerylshikonin (6), and 5,8-O-dimethylacetylshikonin (7) were identified as the structures of the isolated compounds. The efficacy of O. armeniacum to heal wounds was investigated in this study. Shikonin derivatives were identified as the primary active components of the roots by bioassay-guided fractionation and isolation procedures.
Interaction between varying social ties on health: Perceived partner responsiveness and institutional trust
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2024) Tosyali, Furkan; Harma, Mehmet
The interplay between different forms of social relationships, that is, perceived partner responsiveness and institutional trust, on subjective health evaluations was examined for the first time. There were 1241 respondents who had a romantic relationship. After adjusting for the covariates, findings suggested that greater perceived partner responsiveness and institutional trust led respondents to report better subjective health. The positive link between perceived partner responsiveness and subjective health was more pronounced among the respondents reporting a lower level of institutional trust. Such an interaction could be an indicator pointing out the compensatory role of close relationship dynamics. Given that finding, public health authorities and practitioners could be encouraged to be aware of the adaptive function of social ties on health and focus on maintaining the strength of intimate social ties and building trust between authority gradients. This suggestion could especially be adaptive not only during normal times but also during post-disaster circumstances (e.g., COVID-19).
Investigation of the effects of pentoxifylline and alpha tocopherol treatment on recovery in rats with Achilles tendon rupture
(Wiley, 2024) Toker, Mustafa; Karaduman, Zekeriya Okan; Arican, Mehmet; Turhan, Yalcin; Coskun, Sinem Kantarcioglu; Dalaslan, Rasit Emin; Celik, Muecahit
Although the Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body, healing of the Achilles tendon is the most common injury, and this process is difficult due to poor tendon circulation; moreover, the underlying mechanism has not been fully elucidated. In our study, we aimed to investigate the effects of pentoxifylline and alpha-tocopherol administered separately or in combination on rats with Achilles tendon injury. Forty-eight male Wistar rats weighing 230 +/- 30 g were used in the study. The rats were randomly divided into eight groups of six animals each. Tendons were evaluated histopathologically and biomechanically. According to the statistical analysis, the vascularity density in the pentoxifylline group on day 14 was significantly greater than that in the other groups (p < 0.05). The collagen arrangement in the pentoxifylline and alpha-tocopherol groups on day 14 was found to be firmer and smoother than that in the control group (p < 0.05). The collagen arrangement in the pentoxifylline group on day 28 was greater than that in the other groups (p < 0.05). The biomechanical results were significantly greater in all groups (p < 0.05). Pentoxifylline contributed to tendon healing both through neovascularization in the early period and by improving collagen orientation in the late period, while alpha-tocopherol had a positive effect on collagen orientation in the early period. No beneficial effects were observed when pentoxifylline and alpha-tocopherol were used together. We believe that further research is needed to understand the effects of this combination therapy on tendon healing.
Investigating the effect of Zn doping and temperature on the photoluminescence behaviour of CuLaSe2 quantum dots
(Wiley, 2024) Cadirci, Musa; Elibol, Erdem; Demirci, Tuna; Kurban, Mustafa
In this study, CuLaSe2 and ZnCuLaSe2 quantum dots (QDs) with a mean size of similar to 4 nm were synthesized and characterized, and their temperature-dependent photoluminescence (PL) properties were studied in the temperature range from 90 to 300 K for the first time. The results show that the obtained QDs were spherical and revealed excitonic band gaps. The PL intensity for both types of materials decreased when increasing the temperature to 300 K, which was attributed to the nonradiative relaxation and thermal escape mechanisms. As the temperature was increased, the PL linewidths broadened, and PL peak energies were red shifted for both types of QDs due to the exciton-phonon coupling and lattice deformation potential mechanisms. In addition, we found that as the temperature was decreased, the PL spectrum of ZnCuLaSe2 QDs contained two extra components, which could be attributed to the shallow defect sites (low energy peak) and the crystal phase transition process (high energy peak). The spectrum of CuLaSe2 QDs contained one extra component, which could be attributed to the crystal phase transition process.
The investigation of the molecular changes during lipopolysaccharide-induced systemic inflammation on rat hippocampus by using FTIR spectroscopy
(Wiley-V C H Verlag Gmbh, 2024) Cakmak-Arslan, Gulgun; Kaya, Yildiray; Mamuk, Soner; Akarsu, Eyup Sabri; Severcan, Feride
The aim of this study is to reveal the molecular changes accompanying the neuronal hyper-excitability during lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced systemic inflammation on rat hippocampus using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. For this aim, the body temperature of Wistar albino rats administered LPS or saline was recorded by radiotelemetry. The animals were decapitated when their body temperature began to decrease by 0.5 degrees C after LPS treatment and the hippocampi of them were examined by FTIR spectroscopy. The results indicated that systemic inflammation caused lipid peroxidation, an increase in the amounts of lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, a decrease in membrane order, an increase in membrane dynamics and changes in the secondary structure of proteins. Principal component analysis successfully separated control and LPS-treated groups. In conclusion, significant structural, compositional and functional alterations occur in the hippocampus during systemic inflammation and these changes may have specific characteristics which can lead to neuronal hyper-excitability.
Borax regulates iron chaperone- and autophagy-mediated ferroptosis pathway in glioblastoma cells
(Wiley, 2023) Hacioglu, Ceyhan; Kar, Fatih; Davran, Fatih; Tuncer, Cengiz
Glioblastoma (GBM) is classified as a stage-IV glioma. Unfortunately, there are currently no curative treatments for GBM. Poly(rC)-binding protein 1 (PCBP1) is a cytosolic iron chaperone with diverse functions. PCBP1 is also known to regulate autophagy, but the role of PCBP1 in ferroptosis, iron-dependent cell death pathway, remains unrevealed in GBM cells. Here, we investigated the effects of borax, a boron compound, on the ferroptosis signaling pathway mediated by PCBP1 and autophagy. The study analyzed cell viability, proliferation, and cell cycle on U87-MG and HMC3 cells to investigate the effects of borax. After determining the cytotoxic concentrations of borax, morphological analyzes and measurement of PCBP1, Beclin1, malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPx4) and acyl-CoA synthetase long chain family member 4 (ACSL4) levels were performed. Finally, expression levels of PCBP1, Beclin1, GPx4 and ACSL4, and caspase-3/7 activity were determined. We found that borax reduced U87-MG cell viability in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. Additionally, borax altered cell proliferation and remarkably reduced S phase in the U87-MG cells and exhibited selectivity by having an opposite effect on normal cells (HMC3). According to DAPI staining, borax caused nuclear deficits in U87-MG cells. The result showed that borax in U87-MG cells induced reduction of the PCBP1, GSH, and GPx4 and enhancement of Beclin1, MDA, and ACSL4. Furthermore, borax triggered apoptosis by activating caspase 3/7 in U87-MG cells. Our study indicated that the borax has potential as an anticancer treatment for GBM via regulating PCBP1/Beclin1/GPx4/ACSL4 signaling pathways.

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