TR-Dizin İndeksli Yayınlar Koleksiyonu

Permanent URI for this collectionhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14627/9

Browse

Search Results

Now showing 1 - 4 of 4
  • Article
    Citation - WoS: 1
    Citation - Scopus: 1
    A Comparative Study of Biochemical, Antimicrobial Effects and Phytochemical Composition Analysis of Glycyrrhiza Glabra L. Varieties Root Extracts
    (Marmara University, 2025) Sen, Ali; Servı, Hüseyın; Barak, Timur Hakan; Tekin, Fethullah; Şener, Azize; Marzi, Mahdi; Gülmez, Gizem
    Plants are the significant global interest as alternative treatment sources with their biologically activecompounds. This study compares the chemical composition and the antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antimicrobialproperties of ethanol extracts of G. glabra L. two different varieties from different regions. The phytochemicalcompositions was determined using GC-MS. Additionaly, total phenolic (TPC), flavonoid (TFC) and triterpene (TTC)contents were determined. Glycyrrhizic acid contents were analysed by HPLC. G. glabra var. glandulifera (GF1) showedthe highest antioxidant activity. All extracts had strong antidiabetic effects, besides GF1 showing the highest effect. TheMIC values was determined against 8 bacterial and 1 yeast strain and values ranged from 2.500 to 0.500; 2.500 to 0.714;2.500 to 0.714 for G. glabra var. glabra (GB), GF1, G. glabra var. glandulifera (GF2) respectively. Phytochemical studies haveshown that TPC was 100.60±5.06, 127.90±0.30, 69.01±0.30 mg GAE /g extract; TFC was 80.07±0.15, 25.35±0.0, 16.58±0.31mg KE/g and TTC was 217.30±6.05,172.40±2.17, 126.30±4.50 mg OE/g extract for GB, GF1, GF2, respectively. GF1 inparticular has the highest glycyrrhizic acid content. This study will contribute to the creation of new treatment strategiesand potential therapeutic agents in addition to the use of G. glabra L. in traditional treatments. Our study is also apreliminary study for future studies.
  • Article
    Acute Serious Hepatitis of Unknown Cause in Children
    (Galenos Publishing House, 2022) Kılbaş, E.P.K.; Altındiş, M.
    On April 5, 2022, an increase in cases of acute hepatitis of unknown etiology was reported in previously healthy children under the age of 10 in the United Kingdom. Since there is no link between these patients, called acute non-HepA-E hepatitis, and viral hepatitis agents (hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E), the possible etiology, and pathogenesis of this emergency is being investigated. One of the alarming features of this epidemic is the high requirement for liver transplantation in a fraction of the cases. In cases other than hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, a case definition is made by looking at a series of clinical pictures, including serum transaminase levels and age. As of August 26, 2022, 513 cases of acute hepatitis have been reported in Europe and 1,010 globally. Adenovirus was detected in 75% of cases tested in the UK, but data for other countries are still lacking. The role of other etiologic agents is still under investigation. The exact disease pathogenesis has not yet clear. Evidence of human-to-human transmission of the disease remains unclear. Epidemiological studies are critical in clarifying the uncertainties regarding the existence of links between the cases reported to date. Continuing the national and international surveillance activities of the countries in an organized manner is the most basic issue required for the elimination of the epidemic. Copyright © 2022 Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
  • Article
    Citation - WoS: 3
    Citation - Scopus: 2
    Morphological and Biochemical Investigation of the Protective Effects of Panax Ginseng on Methotrexate-Induced Testicular Damage
    (Istanbul Univ, 2023) Karakaya-Cimen, Fatma Bedia; Macit, Caglar; Sivas, Guzin Goksun; Akbay, Tugba Tunali; Sener, Goksel; Ercan, Feriha; Cımen, Fatma Bedia Karakaya
    Objective: Methotrexate (MTX) is a chemotherapeutic agent that causes testicular toxicity used in the cure of various types of cancer. The anti-oxidant and anti-cancer effects of Panax ginseng (PxG) have been reported in both experimental and clinical studies. This study aims to examine the healing effect of PxG on testicular damage induced by MTX. Materials and Methods: Sprague Dawley male rats (8-week-olds) were used in the study. A single dose ofMTXdissolved in saline (20 mg/kg) was given to MTX and MTX+PxG groups by intraperitoneal injection. PxG dissolved in saline (100 mg/kg) was given by orogastric gavage once a day for 5 days to the MTX+PxG group. Saline was given to the control and MTX groups orally during the experiments. After decapitation, the testis sampleswere obtained. Seminiferous tubules and basement membranewere evaluated histopathologically. Seminiferous tubule diameter and germinal epithelium thickness were measured. Furthermore, oxidative stress parameters such as malondialdehyde, glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione-S-transferase were measured. Results: MTX treatment caused seminiferous tubule degeneration with a decrease in Johnsen's score, the seminiferous tubule's diameter, and the germinal epithelium's thickness. Parallel with the histopathological results increased testicular oxidative stress with an increase in malondialdehyde level and a decrease of endogenous anti-oxidant activity with a decrease in glutathione level and glutathione-S-transferase and superoxide dismutase activities. PxG treatment improved these histological and biochemical parameters in MTX-induced testis cytotoxicity. Conclusion: MTX treatment causes testicular damage via the oxidative processes. PxG treatment ameliorates MTX-induced testicular damage by inhibiting oxidative stress.
  • Article
    Citation - Scopus: 1
    A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis Of The Prevalence, Risk Factors, Agents And Laboratory Diagnosis Of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis İn Türkiye;
    (Refik Saydam National Public Health Agency (RSNPHA), 2024) Kilbaş, İ.; Kilbaş, E.P.K.; Çİftçİ, İ.H.
    Objective: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is the most common superficial mycosis among women, and it is estimated that 75% of women experience at least one in their lifetime, and about 40-50% have a second exposure. This study aims to determine the prevalence, risk factors, etiological factors and laboratory diagnosis of VVC in Türkiye. Methods: In the study, original scientific articles for the reporting of VVC epidemiological features published in English and Turkish languages in national and international databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science and Turkish Medline) between January 1995 and December 2021 were searched. Electronic databases were searched using various combinations of “vaginal yeast infection”, “vaginal candidiasis”, “vulvovaginal candidiasis Turkey”, “candidal vaginitis”, “Candida vaginitis”, “vaginal candidosis”, “Candida species”, “epidemiology” key terms. Results: The mean prevalence of VVC in adult women was found to be 57.91% in all of the 28 included studies, and 68.21% in the 2-18 age group. Considering the causative distribution, the most common Candida albicans (54.76%), Candida glabrata (24.04%), other Candida species (12.29%), Candida krusei (3.68%), Candida kefyr (3.37%), and Candida tropicalis (2.07%) positivity has been reported. In the included studies, the most common predisposing factors of the patients were pregnancy (35.71%) and diabetes (35.71%). When the articles were examined according to the year they were published and the provinces, it was seen that the prevalence of Candida did not differ significantly (p>0.05). In the studies, VITEK®2 (bioMérieux, Marcy l’Etoile, France) automatic identification system (15), Germ tube (7) and CHROMagar (7) diagnostic methods were used to identify strains. As a result of the meta analysis, it was determined that there was a high level of heterogeneity among studies (I2=95.28). Conclusion: As a result of our meta-analysis study, the prevalence of VVC was found to be high in women and children in Turkey. In addition, it was determined that non-albicans species increased in the etiology of VVK. It has been observed that the incidence of C. glabrata species in the etiology of VVC has increased since 1999. Considering that VVK infection increases the susceptibility to other sexually transmitted diseases, as well as the risk of preterm birth and congenital cutaneous candidiasis in pregnant women, it is essential to raise awareness of patients on issues such as treatment follow-up and protection from the disease. © (2024), (Refik Saydam National Public Health Agency (RSNPHA)). All Rights Reserved.