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XPD and hOGG1 gene polymorphisms in reperfusion oxidative stress
(2011)Knee replacement surgery is an ischemia/reperfusion model, as it uses tourniquet applied to the knee area to stop the blood flow during the operation. Fifty patients that were undergoing elective arthroscopic knee surgery ... -
The restoration of kidney mitochondria function by inhibition of angiotensin-II production in rats with acute adriamycin-induced nephrotoxicity
(Informahealthcare, 2014)Adriamycin (ADR) is commonly used for many solid tumor treatments. Its clinical utility is, however, largely limited by the adverse reactions, are known to be nephrotoxic. The mechanism by which it induces kidney damage ... -
Effect of curcumin on hepatic heme oxygenase 1 expression in high fat diet fed rats: is there a triangular relationship?
(Canadian Science Publishing, 2014)High fat diet (HFD) is associated with oxidative stress induced fatty liver. Curcumin, an extract of Curcuma longa, has been shown to possess potent antioxidant and hypolipidemic properties. In this study, we investigated ... -
Urinary nerve growth factor in children with overactive bladder: A promising, noninvasive and objective biomarker
(Elsevier, 2013)Objective: This prospective study was designed to determine urinary nerve growth factor (NGF) levels in children with overactive bladder (OAB), and to evaluate whether this factor can be used as a biomarker for diagnosis ... -
Progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus: A syndrome with diverse clinical features and antibody responses
(Karger AG, Basel, 2012)Background/Aims: To better characterize progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus (PERM) syndrome and identify novel PERM phenotypes. Methods: The clinical features and antibody status of PERM patients were ... -
The Association between Periodontal Disease and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Case Control Study
(Informahealthcare, 2014)Introduction: Although there are studies evaluating the effects of periodontal health on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the effects of COPD - a systemic disease, on periodontal tissue is unknown. The aim of ... -
Age-related changes in the activity and expression of manganese superoxide dismutase, and mitochondrial oxidant generation in female and male rats
(Turkish Biochemical Society, 2013)Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the age- and gender-related differences in peroxide production, manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) activity and expression in liver mitochondria of Wistar rats at 12 ... -
Timing of coronary artery bypass surgery in patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and postoperative outcomes
(Termedia Publishing House Ltd, 2014)Introduction: The aim of the study was to assess whether a cardiac troponin T (cTnT) level 1 ng/ml or below threshold is safe and to evaluate mid-term follow-up results in stable patients with non-ST-segment elevation after ... -
Robotic lung segmentectomy for malignant and benign lesions
(Pioneer Bioscience Publ. Co., 2014)Objective: Surgical use of robots has evolved over the last 10 years. However, the academic experience with robotic lung segmentectomy remains limited. We aimed to analyze our lung segmentectomy experience with robot-assisted ... -
Association between FAS and FASL genetic variants and risk of primary brain tumor
(Informahealthcare, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate whether functional polymorphisms of apoptosis pathway genes FAS and FASL are associated with the development of primary brain tumors. The study constituted 83 patients with ... -
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis: 7 year-experience of a tertiary center in Istanbul
(Elsevier B. V, 2013)Background: Although a decreasing trend of tuberculosis (TB) was reported in Turkey, higher proportion of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPT) was revealed. Material and methods: In this retrospective study, clinical and ... -
Two-year experience with mycophenolate mofetil in patients with scleroderma lung disease: a case series
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2014)To assess the effect of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) on pulmonary functions in patients with systemic sclerosis-associated lung disease (SSc-ILD) who experienced an inadequate response to first line cyclophosphamide (CYC) ... -
Pneumomediastinum, subcutaneous emphysema, and tracheal tear in the early postoperative period of spinal surgery in a paraplegic achondroplastic dwarf
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013)Achondroplasia was first described in 1878 and is the most common form of human skeletal dysplasia. Spinal manifestations include thoracolumbar kyphosis, foramen magnum, and spinal stenosis. Progressive kyphosis can result ... -
Prolonged pleural catheters in the management of pleural effusions due to breast cancer
(Pioneer Bioscience Publ. Co., 2014)Background: Breast cancer is the second most common etiologic cause in malignant pleural effusions (MPE). The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of long term pleural catheters in inducing self sclerosis in ... -
Prevalence of hepatitis B and C infections in rheumatoid arthritis and anklyosing spondylitis: A multicenter countrywide study
(Aves Yayıncılık, 2014)Objective: Immunosuppressive therapies, especially tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors, are frequently used in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). These therapies can induce viral ... -
Plasma acylated ghrelin, obestatin and leptin in different stages of chronic kidney disease patients
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2009)Objective: Malnutrition and loss of appetite remain a frequent problem in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). These patients have inflammation accompanied by high levels of plasma leptin, an appetite-modulating ... -
Effects of curcumin supplementation on serum fetuin-a levels in rats fed a high-fat diet: Is curcumin useful for treatment of fatty liver disease?
(Società Italiana di Biochimica Clinica e Biologia Molecolare Clinica, 2013)Background: Fetuin-A (α2 –Heremans-Schmid glycoprotein) is mainly synthesized in the liver and secreted into the bloodstream. The clinical studies suggest the involvement of fetuin-A in metabolic disorders such as visceral ... -
Effects of curcumin supplementation on liver metabolism in rats fed a high-fat diet: A proteomic approach
(Società Italiana di Biochimica Clinica e Biologia Molecolare Clinica, 2013)Background: In the modern world, many individuals routinely consume diets rich in animal fat, leading to a high incidence ofobesity. Curcumin (diferuloylmethane, turmeric) extracted from the dried root of the rhizome Curcuma ... -
L-carnosine alters some hemorheologic and lipid peroxidation parameters in nephrectomized rats
(Int Scientific Literature, 2014)Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem worldwide. Oxidative stress is one of the mediators of this disease. Systemic complications of oxidative stress are involved in the pathogenesis of ... -
The relationship of cognitive impairment with neurological and psychiatric variables in multiple sclerosis patients
(Informahealthcare, 2014)Objective. Cognitive impairment (CI) in multiple sclerosis (MS) can develop any time. CI is associated with the degree of neuronal loss, but disease duration, fatigue, comorbid affective disorder, and drug dose may also ...
