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Associations of fractalkine receptor (CX3CR1) and CCR5 gene variants with hypertension, diabetes and atherosclerosis in chronic renal failure patients undergoing hemodialysis
(SPRINGER, 2016)
We aimed to investigate the associations of fractalkine receptor (CX3CR1) V249I, T280M and CCR5-59029 A/G gene polymorphisms in chronic renal failure (CRF) subjects undergoing hemodialysis and to evaluate possible associations ...
KRAS, BRAF oncogene mutations and tissue specific promoter hypermethylation of tumor suppressor SFRP2, DAPK1, MGMT, HIC1 and p16 genes in colorectal cancer patients
(IOS PRESS, 2016)
BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer is a serious disease that causes significant morbidity and mortality in developed countries. Genetic changes, such as mutations in proto-oncogenes and DNA repair genes, and loss of function ...
Prevalence of Fabry Disease in Familial Mediterranean Fever Patients from Central Anatolia of Turkey
(SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS, 2016)
Fabry disease (FD) is a progressive, X-linked inherited disorder of glycosphingolipid metabolism due to deficient or absent lysosomal alpha-galactosidase A (AGALA) activity. FD and familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) have ...
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) I/D and Alpha-Adducin (ADD1) G460W Gene Polymorphisms in Turkish Patients with Severe Chronic Tinnitus
(AVES, 2016)
OBJECTIVE: Tinnitus is described as a disturbing sound sensation in the absence of external stimulation. We aimed to investigate whether there is any relationship between severe chronic tinnitus and angiotensin-converting ...
Relationship between IFNA1, IFNA5, IFNA10, and IFNA17 gene polymorphisms and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever prognosis in a Turkish population range
(WILEY, 2016)
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a fatal emerging acute viral infection. Not much is known regarding the pathogenic mechanisms and the reasons behind severe or mild disease courses in CCHF. IFN-alpha (IFNA) is one ...
Renalase gene polymorphism is associated with increased blood pressure in preeclampsia
(ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2016)
Background: Renalase is a novel enzyme that degrades circulating catecholamines. We aimed to investigate the role of rs2576178 and rs10887800 polymorphisms of the renalase gene in preeclampsia (PE) patients Methods: This ...
VEGF, sVEGFR-1 and Endostatin Serum Levels and VEGF Polymorphisms in Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
(DERMAN MEDICAL PUBL, 2016)
Aim: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is one of the most frequent diseases of the oral mucosa, characterized by chronic, painful, recurrent, and necrotizing ulcerations. The precise etiology and pathogenesis of RAS have ...
Evaluation of 61 Secondary Amyloidosis Patients: A Single-Center Experience from Turkey
(DERMAN MEDICAL PUBL, 2016)
Aim: To evaluate demographic,clinical and laboratory characteristics. causes, MEFV gene mutations, and mortality rates of patients with secondary amyloidosis. Material and Method: 61 patients who had been diagnosed with ...
Glutathione-S-Transferase Variants are not Associated With Increased Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Turkish Familial Mediterranean Fever Patients
(TURKISH LEAGUE AGAINST RHEUMATISM, 2016)
Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) in patients diagnosed with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) and investigate whether there is a relationship between glutathione-S-transferase ...