Browsing by Author "Yigitturk, Gurkan"
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Antifibrotic Effect of Lactulose on a Methotrexate-Induced Liver Injury Model
Taskin, Banu; Erdogan, Mumin Alper; Yigitturk, Gurkan; Gunenc, Damla; Erbas, Oytun (HINDAWI LTD, 2017)The most severe side effect of prolonged MTX treatment is hepatotoxicity. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of lactulose treatment on MTX-induced hepatotoxicity in a rat model. Twenty-four male rats were ... -
Effect of platelet-rich plasma on reconstruction with nerve autografts
Teymur, Hakan; Tiftikcioglu, Yigit Ozer; Cavusoglu, Turker; Tiftikcioglu, Bedile Irem; Erbas, Oytun; Yigitturk, Gurkan; Uyanikgil, Yigit (ELSEVIER TAIWAN, 2017)Despite advances in understanding of peripheral nerve injuries and regeneration and advances in surgical techniques, successful outcomes cannot be guaranteed after reconstructive surgery. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has ... -
Evaluation of long-term effects of artificial sweeteners on rat brain: a biochemical, behavioral, and histological study
Erbas, Oytun; Erdogan, Mumin Alper; Khalilnezhad, Asghar; Solmaz, Volkan; Gurkan, Fulya Tuzcu; Yigitturk, Gurkan; Taskiran, Dilek (WILEY, 2018)The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of artificial sweeteners (aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose) on rat brain. Twenty-four adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were included in the study. The control group ... -
Exenatide reduces TNF-alpha expression and improves hippocampal neuron numbers and memory in streptozotocin treated rats
Solmaz, Volkan; Cinar, Bilge Piri; Yigitturk, Gurkan; Cavusoglu, Turker; Taskiran, Dilek; Erbas, Oytun (ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2015)Recent studies suggest a possible link between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Glucoganlike peptide 1 (GLP-1) facilitates insulin release from pancreas under hyperglycemic conditions. In addition to its ... -
Exogenously administered adenosine attenuates renal damage in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
Taskiran, Emin; Erbas, Oytun; Yigitturk, Gurkan; Meral, Ayfer; Akar, Harun; Taskiran, Dilek (TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 2016)Background: Diabetic nephropathy (DNP) is one of the most serious complications of diabetes mellitus (DM). In the present study, we investigated the potential of adenosine as a therapeutic candidate for preventing DNP.Methods: ... -
How Safe is the Use of Intrathecal Fluorescein? An Experimental Study
Camlar, Mahmut; Turk, Caglar; Oltulu, Fatih; Oren, Merve; Buhur, Aylin; Yigitturk, Gurkan; Gazioglu, Nurperi (TURKISH NEUROSURGICAL SOC, 2019)AIM: To investigate the effects of fluorescein-sodium on neural tissues. MATERIAL and METHODS: Twenty-one Wistar rats were randomly divided into three experimental groups: control (group 1) and fluorescein-sodium groups ... -
NEPHROPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF ADENOSINE IN STREPTOZOTOCIN INDUCED DIABETIC RATS
Taskiran, Emin; Erbas, Oytun; Yigitturk, Gurkan; Taskiran, Dilek; Akar, Harun (OXFORD UNIV PRESS, 2016)… -
Neurobehavioral effects of long-term maternal fructose intake in rat offspring
Erbas, Oytun; Erdogan, Mumin Alper; Khalilnezhad, Asghar; Gurkan, Fulya Tuzcu; Yigitturk, Gurkan; Meral, Ayfer; Taskiran, Dilek (PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2018)Background: Previous studies have indicated an association between maternal metabolic conditions and general developmental disturbances of the offspring. Objective: We aimed to investigate the influence of long-term maternal ... -
Neuroprotective effects of erythropoietin on Alzheimer's dementia model in rats
Cevik, Betul; Solmaz, Volkan; Yigitturk, Gurkan; Cavusoglu, Turker; Peker, Gonul; Erbas, Oytun (WROCLAW MEDICAL UNIV, 2017)Background. Although Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common age-related neurodegenerative disease and characterized by memory impairment, only symptomatic treatments are available. Objectives. Because recombinant human ... -
Neuroprotective effects of octreotide on diabetic neuropathy in rats
Solmaz, Volkan; Cinar, Bilge Piri; Yigitturk, Gurkan; Ozlece, Hatice Kose; Eroglu, Huseyin Avni; Tekatas, Aslan; Taskiran, Dilek (ELSEVIER FRANCE-EDITIONS SCIENTIFIQUES MEDICALES ELSEVIER, 2017)The purpose of the present study is to investigate the possible healing effects of octreotide (OCT) on motor performance, electrophysiological and histopathological findings of diabetic neuropathy in a rat model of diabetes ... -
Octreotide protects ovary against ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats: Evaluation of histological and biochemical parameters
Yildirim, Nuri; Yigitturk, Gurkan; Yildirim, Alkim Gulsah Sahingoz; Akdemir, Ali; Ilgen, Orkun; Yeniel, Ozgur; Erbas, Oytun (WILEY-BLACKWELL, 2015)AimThis study investigated the efficacy of octreotide for prevention of ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat ovary. MethodsThirty-two adult female rats were included. Rats were divided into five groups: in the sham group, ... -
Silymarin ameliorates uterine and ovarian damage in streptozotocin induced diabetic rat model
Yildirim, Nuri; Kose, Semir; Yildirim, AlkimGulsahSahingoz; Sahin, Cagdas; Yigitturk, Gurkan; Yavasoglu, Altug; Erbas, Oytun (NATL INST SCIENCE COMMUNICATION-NISCAIR, 2018)Diabetes is a systemic disease that affects microvasculature in almost all organs. Uterus and the ovaries may also be a target for diabetes. We investigated effects of diabetes on the uterus and the ovaries and the role ... -
The antioxidant role of agomelatine and gallic acid on oxidative stress in STZ induced type I diabetic rat testes
Yigitturk, Gurkan; Acara, Ahmet Cagdas; Erbas, Oytun; Oltulu, Fatih; Yavasoglu, Nefise Ulku Karabay; Uysal, Aysegul; Yavasoglu, Altug (ELSEVIER FRANCE-EDITIONS SCIENTIFIQUES MEDICALES ELSEVIER, 2017)Diabetes is a multisystem disorder and its effects are observed on the reproductive system. One of the main causes of testicular tissue damage is diabetes-induced overproduction of reactive oxygen species and glycated end ... -
The Effects of Lipid Emulsion, Magnesium Sulphate and Metoprolol in Amitriptyline-Induced Cardiovascular Toxicity in Rats
Bora, Saylav; Erdogan, Mumin Alper; Yigitturk, Gurkan; Erbas, Oytun; Parlak, Ismet (HUMANA PRESS INC, 2018)The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of metoprolol, lipid emulsion and MgSO4 which can be recommended for prevention of long QT that is one of the lethal consequences of amitriptyline intoxication. Thirty ... -
The efficacy of Aesculus hippocastanum seeds on diabetic nephropathy in a streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat model
Elmas, Onur; Erbas, Oytun; Yigitturk, Gurkan (ELSEVIER FRANCE-EDITIONS SCIENTIFIQUES MEDICALES ELSEVIER, 2016)Cytokines, such as transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta 1, and increased oxidative stress are considered to be responsible for the development of diabetic nephropathy. We hypothesized that Aesculus hippocastanum (AH) seeds ... -
The protective effect of Gingko biloba in a rat model of ovarian ischemia/reperfusion injury: Improvement in histological and biochemical parameters
Yildirim, Nuri; Simsek, Deniz; Kose, Semir; Yildirim, Alkim Gulsah Sahingoz; Guven, Cagri; Yigitturk, Gurkan; Erbas, Oytun (WROCLAW MEDICAL UNIV, 2018)Background. Ovarian torsion is one of the most common gynecological emergencies, which especially affects women of reproductive age. Objectives. We aimed to evaluate the effect of Ginkgo biloba (GB) supplementation in ... -
The Protective Role of Resveratrol on Diabetic Cardiomyopathy
Canbolat, Ismail Polat; Cavusoglu, Turker; Yigitturk, Gurkan; Ates, Utku; Erbas, Oytun (EXCERPTA MEDICA INC-ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, 2017)…
