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Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta) levels in otherwise healthy subjects with impaired glucose tolerance
(Via Medica, 2010)
Introduction: Serum transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta) level is increased in type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and certain diabetic complications are mediated by this cytokine. Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) is a ...
Serum homocysteine levels and sildenafil 50 mg response in young-adult male patients without vascular risk factors
(Natl Inst Science Communication-Niscair, 2013)
The aim of the present study was to investigate serum homocysteine levels in patients with erectile dysfunction and to evaluate the relationship between serum homocysteine levels and response to the standard 50 mg ...
Procalcitonin Level and Its Predictive Effect on Mortality in Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Patients
(Natl Inst Infectious Diseases, 2015)
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a potentially fatal disease which is endemic to Turkey. We aimed to investigate the procalcitonin levels and their prognostic value over fatality in CCHF patients. The sera were ...
The comparison of pandemic H1N1 IgG levels between H1N1 influenza-vaccinated healthcare workers and unvaccinated healthcare workers
(Tubitak Scientific & Technical Research Council Turkey, 2014)
Background/aim: To compare pandemic H1N1 (pH1N1) IgG antibody levels between healthcare workers who were vaccinated with the pH1N1 influenza vaccine and the unvaccinated healthcare workers who were selected as the control ...
Effects of ozone therapy and taurine on ischemia/reperfusion-induced testicular injury in a rat testicular torsion model
(Tubitak Scientific & Technical Research Council Turkey, 2014)
Background/aim: To investigate the effect of ozone and/or taurine treatment comparatively on testicular damage due to ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in an experimental torsion model in rats. Materials and methods: Adult ...
The antioxidant effect of dexmedetomidine on testicular ischemia-reperfusion injury
(Acta Cirurgica Brasileira, 2015)
PURPOSE: To investigate the protective effect of dexmedetomidine (Dex) on testicular damage induced by ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats. METHODS: Sham group underwent left scrotal exploration only (group 1). The ...
Testicular nitric oxide and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances levels in obstructive azoospermia: A possible role in pathophysiology of infertility
(Hindawi Ltd, 2006)
Objective. The aim of the study is to evaluate the levels of nitrite/nitrate and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and their relationship with seminal parameters in experimental obstructive azoospermic rats ...
Serum leptin levels in patients with ocular and nonocular Behcet's disease
(Hindawi Ltd, 2007)
Aims. To investigate serum leptin levels in Behcet's patients with or without ocular involvement compared with healthy subjects and the relationship between serum leptin and uveitis activity in patients with ocular ...
Biochemical markers in the prognosis of intracranial hemorrhages
(Cukurova Univ, Fac Medicine, 2018)
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine prognosis of patients with intracranial hemorrhage by examining routine laboratory findings. Materials and Methods: Patients were divided into three groups according to ...
Effects of L-carnitine on oxidative stress parameters in oophorectomized rats
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2017)
Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the antioxidant effects of L-carnitine on the oxidative stress parameters in oophorectomized rats. Methods: Twenty-four female albino Wistar rats were used. Rats were divided ...
