Browsing by Author "Arici, Sema"
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Effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition on experimental hepatic fibrogenesis
Turkay, Cansel; Yonem, Ozlem; Arici, Sema; Koyuncu, Ayhan; Kanbay, Mehmet (SPRINGER, 2008)The renin-angiotensin system is suggested to be important in liver fibrogenesis. It induces hepatic stellate cell proliferation and up-regulates transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-beta 1) expression. Matrix metalloproteinase-2 ... -
Effects of contrast media on the hepato-pancreato-biliary system
Topcu, Omer; Kurt, Atilla; Nadir, Isilay; Arici, Sema; Koyuncu, Ayhan; Aydin, Cengiz (W J G PRESS, 2009)AIM: To determine the effects of high osmolarity contrast media (HOCM) and iso-osmolar contrast. media (CM) application, with or without pressure, on hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) system. METHODS: Sixty rats were divided ... -
Effects of NO/L-Arginine Pathway on Gallbladder Contractility in Bile Duct Ligated Guinea Pigs
Soylu, Sinan; Aydin, Cengiz; Bagcivan, Ihsan; Yildirim, Sahin; Koyuncu, Ayhan; Topcu, Omer; Arici, Sema (ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE, 2009)Background. Common bile duct ligation (CBDL) produces gallbladder distension and acute inflammation similar to that seen in human acute acalculous cholecystitis. CBDL in the guinea pig affects smooth muscle contractility. ... -
Effects of the Chemokine Receptor 5 (CCR5)-Delta32 Mutation on Hepatitis C Virus-Specific Immune Responses and Liver Tissue Pathology in HCV Infected Patients
Yilmaz, Abdulkerim; Alagozlu, Hakan; Ozdemir, Ozturk; Arici, Sema (KOWSAR PUBL, 2014)Background: The specific antiviral T cells provide CC chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) for the immune response during the hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Heterogenous and/or homozygous 32 base pair deletion in CCR5 gene (CCR5 ... -
The effects of various scolicidal agents on the hepatopancreatic biliary system
Topcu, Omer; Aydin, Cengiz; Arici, Sema; Duman, Mustafa; Koyuncu, Ayhan; Sen, Metin (KARGER, 2006)Background: Sclerosing cholangitis is a rare but dreadful complication of liver hydatid surgery. Almost all scolicidal agents were shown to be potentially associated with this complication clinically or experimentally. ... -
Epigenetic Inactivation of Tumor Suppressor SFRP2 and Point Mutation in KRAS Proto-Oncogene in Fistula - Associated Mucinous Type Anal Adenocarcinoma: Report of Two Cases
Sen, Metin; Ozdemir, Oztuerk; Turan, Mustafa; Arici, Sema; Yildiz, Fazilet; Koksal, Binnur; Goze, Fahrettin (JAPAN SOC INTERNAL MEDICINE, 2010)The secreted frizzled-related proteins (SFRPs) genes are unmethylated in normal colorectal mucosa tissue but abberant methylation profiles can be detected in colorectal cancer (CRC), adenomas, and in aberrant crypt foci. ... -
Immunohistochemistry with apoptotic-antiapoptotic proteins (p53, p21, bax, bcl-2), c-kit, telomerase, and metallothionein as a diagnostic aid in benign, borderline, and malignant serous and mucinous ovarian tumors
Ozer, Hatice; Yenicesu, Goncalmir; Arici, Sema; Cetin, Meral; Tuncer, Ersin; Cetin, Ali (BIOMED CENTRAL LTD, 2012)Background: In many tumors including ovarian cancer, cell proliferation and apoptosis are important in pathogenesis and there are many alterations in most of the genes related to the cell cycle. This study was designed to ... -
Investigation of the effects of heparin and low molecular weight heparin on E-cadherin and laminin expression in rat pregnancy by immunohistochemistry
Erden, Omer; Imir, Ayse; Guvenal, Tevfik; Muslehiddinoglu, Ahmet; Arici, Sema; Cetin, Meral; Cetin, Ali (OXFORD UNIV PRESS, 2006)BACKGROUND: Heparin and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) are used widely to improve the pregnancy outcome in women with thrombophilia, miscarriage, recurrent miscarriage and fetal death. This study was designed to ... -
Prevalence of cervical cytological abnormalities in Turkey
Kara, Fadil; Kiran, Guerkan; Metindir, Jale; Ozan, Hakan; Ozalp, Sinan; Vardar, M. Ali; Zeren, Handan; Dilek, Saffet; Bozkaya, Hasan; Guven, Sueleyman; Ersoz, Safak; Acikalm, Arbil; Meydanli, Mutlu; Cetinarslan, Ilknur; Gokaslan, Huesnu; Eren, Funda; Celik, Cetin; Yilmaz, Osman; Celik, Huesnue; Aksaz, Zeliha; Kocak, Cengiz; Bagci, Hafize; Davutoglu, Bilge Sel; Hakverdi, Ali Ulvi; Soysal, Mehmet Emin; Kaya, Guelcan; Yanik, Ali; Arici, Sema; Cetin, Halit; Mutlu, Ahmet Emin; Kolusari, Ali; Kosem, Mustafa; Sahin, Guler; Demirturk, Fazli; Gultekin, Murat; Karaca, Mehmet; Harma, Mehmet; Harma, Muege; Batur, Sebnem; Demirbag, Nilgun; Baykal, Cem; Dogan, Isin; Sam, Asli Demir (WILEY, 2009)Objective: To evaluate retrospectively the prevalence of cervical cytological abnormalities in patient records obtained from healthcare centers in Turkey. Method: Demographic characteristics and data on cervical cytological ... -
Problems in grading and staging of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis: A study of 597 cases by Turkish National Working Group of Hepatopancreatobiliary Pathology
Ozbay, Gulsen; Erdamar, Sibel; Erden, Esra; Savas, Berna; Akyol, Gulen; Celikel, Cigdem Ataizi; Sagol, Ozgul; Turhan, Nesrin; Ozdamar, Sukru; Yilmaz, Banu; Gucin, Zuhal; Arici, Sema; Doran, Figen; Dilek, Fatma Husniye (SPRINGER, 2007)… -
Small bowel tumors in emergency surgery
Turan, Mustafa; Karadayi, Kursat; Duman, Mustafa; Ozer, Hatice; Arici, Sema; Yildirir, Cihan; Kocak, Osman; Sen, Metin (TURKISH ASSOC TRAUMA EMERGENCY SURGERY, 2010)BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic work-up, surgical therapy, and prognosis of 13 patients with small bowel tumor admitted for surgical procedures in an emergency ... -
Supernumerary ovary on sigmoid colon resembling an endometriotic lesion
Imir, Gonca; Arici, Sema; Cetin, Meral; Kivanc, Figen (BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, 2006)A 30-year-old woman with a history of endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain had right-sided pain and sonographic evaluation demonstrated a right ovarian cyst 5 cm in diameter. Laparotomy revealed a right ovarian cystic ...
