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Öğe The Acute and Chronic Toxic Effect of Cypermethrin, Propetamphos, and Their Combinations in Rats(WILEY-BLACKWELL, 2016) Eraslan, Gokhan; Kanbur, Murat; Silig, Yavuz; Karabacak, Mursel; Sarica, Zeynep Soyer; Sahin, SerapThis study was aimed at determining the acute and chronic toxic effects of cypermethrin, propetamphos, and combined cypermethrin and propetamphos. Four groups, each comprising 10 animals, were established for the acute (a) and chronic (b) toxicity trials, and in total, 80 male Wistar albino rats were used. In the acute toxicity trial, the first group was maintained for control purposes, and groups 2a, 3a, and 4a were administered only once with 80 mg/kg.bw of cypermethrin, 25 mg/kg.bw of propetamphos and 80 mg/kg.bw of cypermethrin combined with 25 mg/kg.bw of propetamphos, respectively, by gavage directly into the stomach. In the chronic toxicity trial, the first group was also maintained for control purposes, while groups 2b, 3b, and 4b were administered daily with 12 mg/kg.bw of cypermethrin, 4 mg/kg.bw of propetamphos, and 12 mg/kg.bw of cypermethrin combined with 4 mg/kg.bw of propetamphos respectively, by gavage directly into the stomach for 60 days. Blood and tissue (liver, kidney, brain, spleen, and testis) samples were taken 24 h after pesticide administration in the acute toxicity trial and at the end of day 60 in the chronic toxicity trial. Oxidative stress (MDA, NO, SOD, CAT, GSH-Px, and G6PD) parameters, serum biochemical parameters (glucose, triglyceride, cholesterol, HDL, LDL, BUN, creatinine, AST, ALT, ALP, protein, and albumin) and hepatic drug-metabolizing parameters (CYP2E1, CYPB5, CYTC, GST, and GSH) were investigated in the samples. When administered either alone or in combination, both pesticides inhibited the antioxidant enzymes and increased MDA and NO levels. For the drug-metabolizing parameters investigated, particularly in the chronic period, either increase (CYP2E1, CYPB5, and CYTC) or decrease (GST and GSH) was observed. Furthermore, some negative changes were detected in the serum biochemical parameters. In result, cypermethrin and propetamphos combinations and long-term exposure to these combinations produced a greater toxic effect than the administration of these insecticides alone. (C) 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.Öğe Anticancer Activity of Water and Methanol Extracts of Hypericum scabrum L. on Different Cancer Cell Lines(Horticulture and Forestry Society from Transylvania, 2019) Guclu, Gulsen; Tas, Ayca; Tulimat, Manhal; Eruygur, Nuraniye; Silig, YavuzHypericum scabrum L. is an endemic medicinal plant with antimicrobial, anticancer and anti-inflammatory, antiviral effect. In this study, we aimed to investigate the cytotoxic effect of water and methanol extracts on different cancer cell lines such as osteosarcoma cancer, cervical cancer and prostate cancer. The data showed that the methanol extract had a highly effective cytotoxic effect on all three cell lines. Although water extract caused less cell loss than methanol extract, it was found that the cells were inhibited in all three cell lines. DU-145, which is the prostate cell line, was more effective in both extracts. As a result, the water and methanol extract of Hypericum scabrum L. have an anticancer effect on Saos-2, HeLa and DU-145 cells. There is a need for further and comprehensive studies by isolating the main active ingredient of this plant which is a candidate for drug of cancer in the future. Our study is expected to lead the studies in this direction. © 2019. All Rights Reserved.Öğe Anticancer activity, hTERT expression and telomere length analysis in SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cell lines applied to docetaxel(Elsevier B.V., 2023) Inandiklioglu, Nihal; Tas, Ayca; Agbektas, Tugba; Tuncbilek, Zuhal; Raheem, Kayode Yomi; Cinar, Gulcihan; Silig, YavuzNeuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor of infancy in a broad range of clinical courses, ranging from spontaneous regression to fatal progression. Telomere maintenance plays an important role in genome stability and cell proliferation. Telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT in humans) is a catalytic subunit of the enzyme telomerase. In this study, it was aimed to determine the anticancer activity of the docetaxel chemotherapeutic agent in neuroblastoma cell line (SH-SY5Y) and to investigate its effect on hTERT gene expression level and telomere length. Molecular docking studies were performed on docetaxel with the crystal structure of telomerase. The electronic properties of docetaxel were calculated using the density functional theory (DFT) method. SH-SY5Y cells were treated for 24, 48 and 72 h with specific concentrations of docetaxel drug ranging from 1 to 100 µg/ml. IC50 doses of docetaxel were determined and administered to SH-SY5Y cells, followed by RNA isolation. hTERT and MYC gene expression levels and telomere length were measured in the docetaxel-treated sample using the RT-PCR method. In addition, theoretical analyzes were made. The IC50 values of docetaxel after 24, 48 and 72 h were 8.32±1.45 μg/ml, 7.67±2.56 μg/ml and 5.51±1.24 μg/ml, respectively. According to the results obtained, docetaxel was found to have the highest activity in 72 h of incubation. It was determined that the docetaxel drug decreased the expression level of the hTERT gene in SH-SY5Y cells. Telomere lengths were significantly reduced in the docetaxel treated SH-SY5Y cell line compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Molecular docking analysis results were in agreement with the experiments. Analysis results indicated a good interaction between docetaxel and the active site of telomerase. The results of this study, reinforced by molecular docking analyzes, might be proved valuable for the development of potent telomerase inhibitors. © 2022Öğe The association between polymorphisms in glutathione S-transferase (GSTM1 and GSTT1) and lung cancer outcome(TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC, 2006) Gonlugur, Ugur; Pinarbasi, Hatice; Gonlugur, Tanseli Efeoglu; Silig, YavuzBackground: Polymorphisms in the glutathione S-transferase (GST) family may be associated with increased risk of lung cancer, somatic changes in lung tumour tissue, and survival. We evaluated survival according to GST polymorphism in lung cancer patients. Methods: We studied DNA polymorphisms of 81 primary lung cancer patients at 2 glutathione-related loci: GSTM1, and GSTT1 that encode glutathione S-transferase-mu, and glutathione S-transferase-square. The presences of the GSTM1 and GSTT1 genes were assayed by PCR. Kaplan-Meier with log rank tests, and Cox regression models were applied in the analysis. Results: The median age of 75 males and 6 females was 60 years. Median survival of the whole population was 8 months. In the first presentation, none of the patients with GSTT1 null genotype but 30 percent of the patients with GSTT1-positive genotype had liver metastasis (p < 0.01) but GSTT1 genotype was not associated with survival. Sputum (p < 0.01) was more common in patients with GSTM1 null genotype. Subjects with the GSTM1-null genotype had shorter survival. Using a Cox proportional hazard model, GSTM1, tumor (T) factor and thoracic irradiation status were identified as independent prognostic factors. Conclusions: Our preliminary results showed that GSTM1-null genotype was associated with shorter survival.Öğe AXIN2 polymorphism and its association with prostate cancer in a Turkish population(HUMANA PRESS INC, 2011) Pinarbasi, Ergun; Gunes, Emine Gulsen; Pinarbasi, Hatice; Donmez, Gonca; Silig, YavuzPolymorphism of AXIN2, a component of Wnt signaling, has been shown to play a role in tumorigenesis and dysregulated in cancer cells. In order to find out if AXIN2 polymorphism is a risk factor for prostate cancer, we analyzed eight polymorphic regions of this gene in 84 patients with prostate cancer and compared the results with 100 healthy controls in a Turkish population using PCR-RFLP methods. The genotype frequencies and risk factors of prostate cancer and control groups were analyzed by Chi-square test. We found a statistically significant result between prostate cancer risk and AXIN2 Intron2-956 + 16A/G (rs35285779) SNP. The frequency of the homozygous G/G (0%) and heterozygous A/G (18%) genotypes was significantly less in patients with prostate cancer than in healthy controls (7 and 32%, respectively) (P < 0.05) for this SNP. When compared with the wild-type A/A genotype of the controls, prostate cancer patients with the A/G and G/G genotype showed reduced risk of cancer; the adjusted odds ratio (OR) for patients with the homozygous G/G genotype was 0.87 (95% CI: 0.81-0.95) and for heterozygous A/G genotype was 0.42 (95% CI: 0.20-0.85). We found no statistically significant association between controls and prostate cancer for other seven SNPs of AXIN2 including Exon1-148 C/T (rs2240308), Exon1-432 T/C (rs2240308), Exon5-1365 G/A (rs9915936), Exon5-1386 C/T (rs1133683), Intron5-1712 + 19 T/G, Exon7-2062 C/T, and Intron7-2141 + 73 G/A (rs4072245) (P > 0.05). These results suggest that the AXIN2 Intron2 rs35285779 SNP is associated with development of prostate cancer as a protective SNP, while an association between other seven SNPs of the AXIN2 and risk of prostate cancer was not observed.Öğe Comparison of Beta-2 Adrenergic Receptor Gene Polymorphisms Between Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Healthy Controls(Turkish League Against Rheumatism, 2020) Sen Cakiro, Gozde; Hizmetli, Sami; Silig, Yavuz; Karadag, Ahmet; Hayta, Emrullah; Ozaltin, Burcu; Tas, AycaObjectives: This study aims to compare the beta-2 adrenergic receptor (ADRB2) gene polymorphisms of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) with those of healthy control subjects, and to investigate the possible relationship between symptoms of FMS and polymorphisms of the ADRB2 gene. Patients and methods: The study included 170 females (mean age 47.8 +/- 10.3 years; range, 21 to 75 years) diagnosed with FMS according to the 2010 American College of Rheumatology criteria and 170 healthy females (mean age 47.2 +/- 8.8 years; range, 20 to 72 years) as the control group. Several clinical symptoms of the participants related to FMS were questioned and recorded. The visual analog scale (VAS) and Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) scores of the fibromyalgia group were recorded. In both groups, the ADRB2 (rs1042717) single-nucleotide polymorphism was detected by way of a real-time polymerase chain reaction. The wild-type (Guanine/Guanine), the mutant type (Adenine/Adenine) and heterozygous type (Adenine/Guanine) were detected. The sample power was calculated considering the minor allele frequency. Results: The comparison of the ADRB2 gene polymorphism between patients with FMS and the control subjects showed that the groups were similar in terms of ADBR2 gene polymorphism and genotype (p>0.05). There was no significant difference in terms of genotype when the ADRB2 gene polymorphisms in patients with FMS were compared in terms of clinical symptoms, VAS and FIQ scores (p>0.05). Conclusion: Beta-2 adrenergic receptor (rs1042717) gene polymorphisms and genotype distribution are no different between patients with FMS and healthy individuals. ADRB2 gene polymorphisms in patients with FMS have no effect on clinical symptoms and VAS and FIQ scores. The results of the present study will light the way for future research into ADRB2 gene polymorphisms in the pathogenesis of FMS.Öğe The effects of colostrum on some biochemical parameters in the experimental intoxication of rats with paracetamol(SPRINGER HEIDELBERG, 2018) Karabacak, Mursel; Kanbur, Murat; Eraslan, Gokhan; Silig, Yavuz; Sarica, Zeynep Soyer; Tekeli, Muhammet Yasin; Tas, AycaIn the current study, the possible prophylactic and therapeutic effects of colostrum (COL) on acute organ injury caused by paracetamol (PAR) in rats were evaluated. Within the scope of this study, a 2-month-old male (150-200 g) 70 Wistar Albino rat was used and a total of seven groups were designed. The first group (CNT) was maintained for control purposes. The second group (COL-1) was given COL for 1 day, at a dose of 500 mg/kg at 6-h intervals, and blood and tissue sampling was performed at 24 h. The third group (COL-7) received COL for 7 days, at a dose of 500 mg/kg at 6-h intervals on day 1 and at a daily dose of 500 mg/kg on the following days, and blood and tissue samples were taken at the end of seventh day. The fourth group (PAR-1) was administered with PAR at a dose of 1.0 g/kg bw and was blood and tissue sampled at 24 h. The fifth group (PAR-7) received PAR at a dose of 1.0 g/kg bw on day 1 and was blood and tissue was removed at the end of day 7. The sixth group (PAR+COL-1) was administered with a combination of PAR (1 g/kg bw) and COL (500 mg/kg at 6-h intervals), and blood and tissue samples were collected at 24 h. The seventh group (PAR+COL-7) received 1.0 g/kg bw of PAR on day 1 and was given COL throughout the 7-day study period (at a dose of 500 mg/kg at 6-h intervals on day 1 and at a daily dose of 500 mg/kg on the following days). In the seventh group, blood and tissue samples were taken at the end of seventh day. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), glucose, creatinine, triglyceride, total bilirubin, total protein and albumin levels/activities were analysed in the serum samples. The malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) levels/activities, known as oxidative stress parameters, were assayed for tissue homogenates and blood (erythrocytes/plasma); in addition, enzyme activities of GSH S-transferase (GST), cytochrome P4502E1 (CYP2E1), NADH-cytochrome b5 reductase (CYTB5), glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD), NADPH-cytochrome P450 C reductase (CYTC) and glutathione (GSH) levels/activities defined as drug metabolising parameters were measured in liver homogenates. In result, it was determined that PAR caused significant alterations in some biochemical and lipid peroxidation parameters and the activities/levels of drug metabolising parameters in the liver and that COL normalised some of these parameters and reduced PAR-induced tissue damage.Öğe Effects of Triclosan-Impregnated Suture Materials on Colonic Anastomosis(Erciyes Univ Sch Medicine, 2020) Atabey, Mustafa; Tas, Ayca; Topcu, Omer; Silig, YavuzObjective: Symptomatic anastomotic leakage observed after colorectal surgery is one of the major complications. One of the factors affecting the anastomosis healing is the type of suture material used. This study aims to investigate the effects of the suture material polydioxanone (PDS, Ethicon), which is late absorbable and has a monofilament structure, and the suture material polyglactin 910 (Vicryl, Ethicon), which is absorbable and has a multifilament structure, on the healing of colonic anastomosis, and to compare the traditional forms of these sutures with their antibacterial effective triclosan-impregnated forms (PDS Plus, Ethicon and Vicryl Plus, Ethicon). Materials and Methods: The rats were divided into four equal groups consisting of 10 subjects each: Group I: Vicryl; Group II: Vicryl Plus; Group III: PDS; and Group IV: PDS Plus. The presence of wound infection, whether the integrity of the abdominal wall was maintained, intra-abdominal adhesion scoring, the presence of intra-abdominal abscess, and whether the macroscopic integrity of anastomosis was maintained were evaluated. Results: According to the results of this experimental study, while the highest ABP and hydroxyproline levels were observed in the PDS Plus group, the lowest values were observed in the Vicryl group. However, the difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Slowly absorbable and monofilament PDS suture material causes less tissue reaction and inflammatory response compared to the Vicryl suture material that is absorbable in the colonic anastomosis line and multifilament.Öğe Evaluation of the Relationship Between Mobile Phone Usage and miRNA-574-5p and miRNA-30C-5p Levels in Thyroid Cancer Patients(Galenos Publ House, 2024) Hasbek, Zekiye; Tas, Ayca; Erturk, Seyit Ahmet; Sariakcali, Baris; Babacan, Ozge Ulas; Duman, Gulhan; Silig, YavuzObjectives: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between mobile phone usage and miRNA-574-5p and miRNA-30C-5p levels in patients diagnosed with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). Methods: Fifty patients diagnosed with DTC and 50 healthy volunteers were included in the study. miRNA-574-5p and miRNA-30C-5p gene expression levels in the blood of all subjects were analyzed by real time-polymerase chain reaction, and a questionnaire including various questions was administered to both groups. Results: Although there was a 7.60 -fold increase in miRNA-30C-5p gene expression levels in the patient group compared with the control group, it was not found to be statistically significant. Considering the miRNA-574-5p gene expression levels, although there was a 2.96 -fold increase in the patient group compared with the control group, no significant relationship was found. In our study, 85% of our patients were using mobile phones with internet access, whereas 98% of our healthy volunteers were using mobile phones (p<0.05). While 53.5% of the patients had their mobile phones with them while they were sleeping, this rate was 83.7% in healthy volunteers (p<0.05). However, 93.9% of the healthy volunteers did not have a Wi-Fi device in their bedrooms, and this rate was 75% in the patient group (p<0.05). Conclusion: Although miRNA-30C-5p and miRNA-574-5p gene expression levels were higher in patients than in healthy volunteers, the differences were not statistically significant. Although there was no significant difference in miRNA levels, we believe that due to the higher rate of Wi-Fi device presence in bedrooms in patients compared with healthy volunteers, the effects of electromagnetic radiation on the thyroid can be reduced by paying attention to this simple change.Öğe Expression levels of some genes in the MAPK pathway (DUSP1, DUSP2, DUSP4, DUSP6 and DUSP10) in eyelid tumor tissue(Walter De Gruyter Gmbh, 2024) Ozmen, Esma; Tas, Ayca; Akin, Dilara Fatma; Erdogan, Haydar; Silig, YavuzObjectives To control mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) signaling pathways involved in the onset and progression of cancer, dual specificity phosphatases (DUSPs/MKP) are essential. This study seeks to detect the correlation between eyelid tumors and the genes DUSPs, known for their influence on MAPK signaling pathways. Additionally, we aim to juxtapose our findings with analyses from various bioinformatics databases.Methods Expression levels of relevant genes in cDNA samples were determined by quantitative PCR method. Open-access databases were used for mutation analysis of relevant genes, mRNA expression changes, and survival analyses, and the STRING database was used for protein-protein interactions.Results It was found that the expression of DUSP1 and DUSP2 showed a significant decrease in the tumor tissue, while a significant increase was detected in the DUSP4 and DUSP6 genes. Additionally, when we compared the study genes with the Cancer Genome Atlas program cancer cohorts, it was found that the DUSP1 and DUSP10 gene expression profiles were downregulated in uveal melanoma compared to other cancer cohorts.Conclusions Significant and obvious changes were observed in the DUSP genes we studied in eyelid tumors. However, the relationship between these genes and cancer must be studied more. Considering that these enzymes are effective in cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis, it would be appropriate to plan comprehensive studies on their interactions with other proteins they interact with in the MAPK pathway.Öğe High levels of cathepsin S and cystatin C in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome(Wiley, 2020) Kocak, Ibrahim; Hizmetli, Sami; Tas, Ayca; Karadag, Ahmet; Zontul, Cemile; Silig, YavuzObjectives Although the etiopathogenesis of fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) is not yet clear, central sensitization is thought to be responsible for the pathogenesis of FM. The aim of this study was to compare the serum cathepsin S (CatS) and cystatin C (CysC) levels between patients with FM and healthy control subjects. Methods This study was conducted in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic between January 2019 and October 2019. The study included 145 FM patients newly diagnosed with primary FM according to the 2010 American College of Rheumatology criteria and 129 healthy volunteers. The age, gender, and body mass index (BMI) of the participants were recorded. Venous blood samples were collected from both groups for the measurement of the levels of serum CatS and CysC. The functional status of FM patients was evaluated using the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ). Results No statistically significant difference was determined between the patient and control groups in terms of age, gender, and BMI (P > .05). A comparison of the serum CatS and CysC levels of the FM and control groups revealed a statistically significant difference (P = .001). No correlation was determined between FIQ and serum CatS and CysC levels (P > .05). Conclusion Serum CatS and CysC levels were found to be higher in FM patients. However, there was no correlation between the functional status of FM patients and serum CatS and CysC levels. These results can be of guidance for further clinical studies of the etiopathogenesis and treatment of FM.Öğe An in vitro Study of Cytotoxic Activity of Euphorbia macroclada boiss on Mcf-7 Cells(ASSOC PHARMACEUTICAL TEACHERS INDIA, 2018) Tas, Ayca; Sahin-Bolukbasi, Serap; Cevik, Esranur; Ozmen, Esma; Gumus, Erkan; Silig, YavuzObjective: The study was aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic activity of acetone extract of leaves, flower and body of Euphorbia macroclada boiss on human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7). Material: The cells were plated at a cell density of 1x10(5) cells in 96-well plates and grown with DMEM medium containing supplemented with 10% FBS and 1% penicillin. The cells were treated by different concentrations of acetone extract of Euphorbia macroclada boiss (10-1000 mu g/mL) during 24, 48 and 72 h. The cytotoxic activities of the tested compounds were determined by cell proliferation analysis using standard (3-(4,5- dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Results: After the evaluation of cytotoxicity assay results, it is determined that flower and body parts have a significant cytotoxic effect on MCF-7 breast cancer cell line. The values that obtained reading at 570 nm spectrophotometrically, were analyzed with GraphPad Prism7 and IC50 growth inhibition values was determined. Conclusion: The results of MTT assay showed that leaves, flower and body significantly reduced % cell viability comparative to the control. It was also shown that body had more growth inhibitory effect on MCF-7 cell compared to the leaves part.Öğe Investigation of the association between the MDM2 T309G polymorphism and gastric cancer(SPANDIDOS PUBL LTD, 2017) Tas, Ayca; Atabey, Mustafa; Caglayan, Gulcin; Bostanci, Meric Emre; Bolukbasi, Serap Sahin; Topcu, Omer; Silig, YavuzMurine double minute clone 2 oncoprotein (MDM2) is a key component in the regulation of the tumour suppressor p53. The association between the MDM2 polymorphism and gastric cancer (GC) has been investigated in Turkish population. In the present case-control study, the aim was to investigate the association between genetic polymorphisms of the MDM2 gene (a major regulator of p53 function) and primary GC risk in a Turkish population. The polymorphism, T309G (rs2279744) in the MDM2 gene was determined in patients with GC (n=65) and in healthy control subjects (n=67) using the polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism method. The findings were evaluated using logistic regression and.2 tests. No statistically significant differences were observed between the control subjects and patients with GC regarding smoking status. A comparison between GC cases and control subjects indicated a statistically significant difference for family history of cancer [odds ratio (OR)=0.17; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.05-0.56;.2=0.19; P=0.01]. A significant difference was identified in the GG genotype distribution between GC patients and control subjects (OR=4.58; 95% CI, 1.18-17.79; P=0.022). Thus, the results of the present study indicate that the MDM2 gene T309G intron (GG) genotype may be an important risk factor for GC development in the Turkish population.Öğe An investigation of the relationship between SULT1A1 Arg(213)His polymorphism and lung cancer susceptibility in a Turkish population(WILEY-BLACKWELL, 2009) Arslan, Serdal; Silig, Yavuz; Pinarbasi, HaticeHuman sulfotransferase 1A1 (SULT1A1), the most expressed isoform of the phenol SULT1 subfamily, is an important member of sulfotransferase superfamily. A transition, G to A at position 638, in SULT1A1 gene, results in Arg(213)His change. This single nucleotide polymorphism reduces the activity and thermostability of SULT1A1 enzyme. Thus, in the present study the relationship between SULT1A1 Arg(213)His polymorphism and lung cancer was investigated. One hundred and six case and 271 control samples were studied using PCR-RFLP. There was no significant difference in genotype and allele distribution between lung cancer and control populations (p=0.07; p=0.06, respectively). Compared with the SULT1A1*1/SULT1A1*1 genotype the variant SULT1A1 genotype (SULT1A1*1/SULT1A1*2 or SULT1A1*2/SULT1A1*2) was associated with a significantly increased lung cancer risk in cases (p=0.027). In male populations, there was no significant difference between case and controls (p=0.313). In female populations, however, this difference was found to be significant (p=0.04). In smoker and non-smoker populations, no significant relationship was evident between lung cancer and control population (p=0.170, p=0.065, respectively). Statistical analyses of histological types of lung cancer in comparison with the control individuals indicated a significant difference between SULT1A1 Arg(213)His polymorphism and SCC (p=0.027) and other types of cancer, (p = 0.037), except SMCC (p = 0.854). Copyright (C) 2009 John Wiley & Solis. Ltd.Öğe Investigation of wound healing in rat lung tissues in the postpartum period(SPANDIDOS PUBL LTD, 2012) Karadayi, Sule; Sahin, Ekber; Nadir, Aydin; Tuncer, Ersin; Silig, Yavuz; Korkmaz, Ilhan; Tanzer, Fatos; Sezer, Hafize; Kaptanoglu, MelihTo assess the wound healing capabilities of damaged lung tissue in the postpartum period, we investigated the parameters related to wound healing in a rat model of lung damage. Rats were divided into six groups: IA, I B, II, IIIA, IIIB and IV (n=7 in each group). Group IA included rats not in the postpartum period that were sacrificed on the third day after lung injury, group IB included rats not in the postpartum period that were sacrificed on the tenth day after lung injury, group II included rats not in the postpartum period that did not receive lung injury, group IIIA included rats in the postpartum period that were sacrificed on the third day after lung injury, group IIIB included rats in the postpartum period that were sacrificed on the tenth day after lung injury and group IV included rats in the postpartum period without lung injury. Wound healing was evaluated histopathologically and measurements of hydroxyproline levels, serum alanine and glutamine were taken. A significant difference in serum alanine levels was evident between groups IA and IIIA. Significant differences were also observed between serum alanine and glutamine levels in groups IB and IIIB. In conclusion, we demonstrated that serum alanine levels were reduced in the postpartum period following lung injury, which may be expected to negatively impact wound healing in this period. The administration of exogenous alanine for traumatic events occurring during the postpartum period may thus contribute positively to wound healing capabilities during this period.Öğe Is there a relation between Murine double minute 2 T309G polymorphism and lung cancer risk in the Turkish population?(WALTER DE GRUYTER GMBH, 2017) Yilmaz, Meral; Tas, Ayca; Kacan, Turgut; Sari, Musa; Silig, YavuzIntroduction: Association between Murine double minute 2 T309G polymorphism and lung cancer risk has been investigated in several populations, but results of these studies are inconsistent. We aimed to investigate the effect of Murine double minute 2 T309G polymorphism on development of lung cancer in a Turkish population. Methods: Total 200 subjects including 100 patients and 100 controls were analyzed and used polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism methods for genotyping analysis of the polymorphism. Results: We found that smokers compared with nonsmokers have approximately eight fold higher lung cancer risk [p = 0.0001, OR = 8.27 (4.02-16.9)]. Frequency of GG genotype was higher in patients than in controls, but this ratio was not significant (chi(2) = 3.5, p = 0.17). Genotype distribution of the polymorphism was not different neither patients with non-small cell lung cancer nor patients with small cell lung cancer (chi(2) = 2.89, p = 0.57). We analyzed together with demographic feature (except smoking habit), clinicopathological findings and genotype frequencies of this polymorphism, and any association with lung cancer risk was not obtained. Conclusion: No correlation between Murine double minute 2 T309G polymorphism and lung cancer risk was detected in this Turkish population.Öğe Leptin/Melanocortin Pathway in Cholelithiasis Patients: A Diagnostic Perspective(Bentham Science Publ Ltd, 2025) Agbektas, Tugba; Guclu, Gulsen; Tas, Ayca; Ozmen, Esma; Topcu, Omer; Aydin, Suleyman; Silig, YavuzBackground: Cholelithiasis is the most prevalent inflammatory condition of the gallbladder. The regulation of biological processes, including energy homeostasis, and control of body weight are key mechanisms that the leptin and melanocortin pathways play a role in Cholelithiasis is the most prevalent inflammatory condition of the gallbladder. There are various risk factors for the development of gallstone disease, especially weight gain, and obesity is just one of them. This risk factor can be minimized by maintaining appetite and energy balance. Here, leptin and melanocortin pathways are the key mechanisms in maintaining appetite and energy homeostasis. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the levels of LEP, LEPR, TrkB, BDNF, POMC, and MC4R proteins in patients with Cholelithiasis. This study aims to determine the relationship between LEP, LEPR, TrkB, BDNF, POMC, and MC4R protein levels, which play a role in maintaining appetite and energy homeostasis, and cholelithiasis. Methods This study examined 44 patients diagnosed with Cholelithiasis and 44 healthy control subjects who had not previously been diagnosed with any form of Cholelithiasis. The levels of leptin (LEP), Leptin Binds To Leptin Receptors (LEPR), Tropomyosin Receptor Kinase B (TrkB), Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), Pro-OpioMelanoCortin (POMC), and Melanocortin-4 Receptors (MC4R) molecules were analyzed using the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) method. The results were analyzed using the SPSS Software (Version 22.0) program and GraphPad Prism 8.0.1 software. Results: The study found a statistically significant decrease (p < 0.05) in MC4R, TrkB, BDNF, and POMC protein levels in Cholelithiasis patients compared to the control group. There was no statistically significant difference in LEP and LEPR concentration values between the two groups (p = 0.247, p = 0.674). Conclusion: The proteins MC4R, TrkB, BDNF, and POMC, which are involved in the leptin and melanocortin pathways may play a significant role in Cholelithiasis disease. However, more detailed research on the relevant proteins is needed. Nevertheless, this research will guide new studies.Öğe Manganese-superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) polymorphisms(WALTER DE GRUYTER GMBH, 2015) Silig, Yavuz; Tas, Ayca; Pinarbasi, HaticeObjective: Manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD, SOD2), the only known superoxide scavenger in mitochondria, may be particularly important for antioxidant defense because mitochondria are the major sites for cellular metabolism and hence production of reactive oxygen species. Methods: In this study, 440 Turkish individuals were genotyped for polymorphisms of SOD2 gene. The distribution of these polymorphisms in this population was examined using a PCRRFLP method. Results: In the present study, a total of 440(females: 201, 46% and males: 239, 54%) healthy individuals were studied. The mean age of the study population was 54,41 +/- 5,76 years (males, 55,34 +/- 5,76; females, 53,12 +/- 7,16). The observed genotype frequencies of SOD2 were 17.5, 50.5 and 32.0% for CC, CT and TT, respectively. Conclusion: This study provides basic information about the allele and genotype frequency distributions of polymorphisms of rs4880 in the SOD2 gene studied. These frequencies may be useful parameters as a reference for future studies on genetic basis of various diseases and cancer susceptibility.Öğe Microsomal epoxide hydrolase polymorphisms(SPANDIDOS PUBL LTD, 2010) Pinarbasi, Hatice; Silig, Yavuz; Pinarbasi, ErgunMicrosomal epoxide hydrolase plays a dual role in the activation and detoxification of carcinogenic compounds. Two polymorphic sites have been described in exons 3 and 4 of the microsomal epoxide hydrolase gene that change tyrosine residue 113 to histidine (Tyr113His) and histidine 139 to arginine (His139Arg), respectively. The exon 3 polymorphism reduces enzyme activity by approximately 50%, whereas the exon 4 polymorphism causes a 25% increase in activity. In the present study, the distribution of these polymorphisms in a Turkish population including 625 unrelated healthy individuals was examined using a PCR-RFLP method. The observed genotype frequencies of microsomal epoxide hydrolase exon 3 were 54,38 and 8% for Tyr113Tyr, Tyr113His and His113His, respectively. Exon 4 genotype frequencies were found to be 69, 29 and 2% for His139His, His139Arg and Arg139Arg, respectively.Öğe Myeloperoxidase G-463A polymorphism and risk of lung and prostate cancer in a Turkish population(SPANDIDOS PUBL LTD, 2011) Arslan, Serdal; Pinarbasi, Hatice; Silig, YavuzMyeloperoxidase (M PO) is a phase I enzyme that can bioactivate many specific procarcinogens, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and aromatic amines. The MPO gene contains a common single nucleotide polymorphism, for which the -463G>A substitution within the promoter region has been shown to reduce MPO expression and activity. We investigated the association between the MPO -463G>A polymorphism and lung and prostate cancer in a Turkish population. MPO genotypes in the study populations were determined using polymerase chain reaction-based restriction fragment length polymorphism assay. The allelic frequency was significantly different between the cases and controls for lung cancer (p=0.02), but not prostate cancer (p=0.30). No significant difference was noted between the lung and prostate cancer cases and control populations in terms of genotype distribution (p=0.07, p=0.53, respectively). Control groups of lung and prostate cancer were in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (p=0.87 and p=0.41, respectively). To determine the protective effect against lung cancer among individuals with the -463A allele, C/A and A/A genotypes were combined. Comparison of the GIG and C/A + A/A genotypes between the lung cancer cases and control groups showed a statistically significant relationship (p=0.032, OR=0.60, 95% CI 0.38-0.95). No gender-specific difference was found in terms of genotype distribution between the lung cancer patients and the controls (female, p=0.20; male, p=0.34). In the case of smokers, a difference in genotype distribution between the lung cancer patients and the controls was statistically significant (p=0.02), although this difference was not statistically significant for non-smokers (p=0.90). Overall, no statistically significant difference was found between the prostate cancer cases and the controls in terms of genotype combination (p=0.46, OR=0.83, 95% CI 0.51-1.36). Additionally, in smokers and non-smokers, no significant relationship was determined between the prostate cancer patients and the control population (p=0.21, p=0.91, respectively). These results suggest that the MPO -463A allele significantly contributes to a protective effect overall and in smokers against lung cancer.
