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Öğe The Effect of Chlorpyrifos on Isolated Thoracic Aorta in Rats(Hindawi Ltd, 2013) Yildirim, Ebru; Baydan, Emine; Kanbur, Murat; Kul, Oguz; Cinar, Miyase; Ekici, Husamettin; Atmaca, NurgulThis study investigated the effect of chlorpyrifos on thoracic aorta and on the level of NO in plasma and aorta. The effect of chlorpyrifos on thoracic aorta in organ bath was determined in 10 rats. Another 45 rats were assigned to 3 groups with 15 rats each: control group 1 received distilled water, control group 2 was given corn oil, and the last group was given 13.5 mg/kg chlorpyrifos dissolved in corn oil every other day for 8 weeks orally. Chlorpyrifos (10(-10) M-10(-5) M) showed no effect on isolated thoracic aorta. Plasma AChE activity was decreased, while LDH, ALT, GGT, and AST activities were increased in chlorpyrifos group compared to control groups. Plasma NO level was increased in chlorpyrifos group compared to control groups. iNOS expression was present in all groups in the cytoplasm of the endothelia and in the smooth muscle cells of aorta. According to semiquantitative histomorphological analysis, iNOS immunopositive reactions were seen in the decreasing order in chlorpyrifos, control 2, and control 1 groups. eNOS immunopositive reactions were observed in the endothelial cell cytoplasm, rarely in the subintimal layer, and the smooth muscle cells of aorta. There were no differences among the groups in terms of eNOS immunostaining. In conclusion, chlorpyrifos induced NO production in aorta following an increase in NOS expression.Öğe Effect of Cocoa Butter and Sunflower Oil Supplementation on Performance, Immunoglobulin, and Antioxidant Vitamin Status of Rats(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014) Yildirim, Ebru; Cinar, Miyase; Yalcinkaya, Ilkay; Ekici, Husamettin; Atmaca, Nurgul; Guncum, EnesThis study investigated the effects of cocoa butter and sunflower oil alone and in combination on performance, some biochemical parameters, immunoglobulin, and antioxidant vitamin status in Wistar rats. Forty-eight male rats were assigned to four groups, consisting of 12 rats with 3 replicates. Control received balanced rat diet without oil, cocoa butter group received 3.5% cocoa butter, sunflower oil group received 3.5% sunflower oil, the last group received 1.75% sunflower oil + 1.75% cocoa butter supplementation in the rat diet for 8 weeks. The total feed consumption in sunflower oil group was statistically lower than in the other groups. The serum creatinine level was decreased in cocoa butter group compared to control. Triglyceride and VLDL cholesterol levels were decreased in only sunflower oil and only cocoa butter groups as compared to control. The level of Ig M was statistically lower in cocoa butter and cocoa butter + sunflower oil groups than in control and sunflower oil groups. There were no statistically important difference in vitamin concentrations among trial groups. It was concluded that the supplementation of cocoa butter in diet decreased Ig M level, while the supplementation of cocoa butter and sunflower oil alone decreased the triglyceride and VLDL cholesterol levels.Öğe Effect of Resveratrol on Hematological and Biochemical Alterations in Rats Exposed to Fluoride(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014) Atmaca, Nurgul; Yildirim, Ebru; Guner, Bayram; Kabakci, Ruhi; Bilmen, Fatih SultanWe investigated the protective effects of resveratrol on hematological and biochemical changes induced by fluoride in rats. A total of 28 rats were divided into 4 groups: control, resveratrol, fluoride, and fluoride/resveratrol (n = 7 each), for a total of 21 days of treatment. Blood samples were taken and hematological and biochemical parameters were measured. Compared to the control group, the fluoride-treated group showed significant differences in several hematological parameters, including decreases in WBC, RBC, and PLT counts and neutrophil ratio. The group that received resveratrol alone showed a decrease in WBC count compared to the control group. Furthermore, in comparison to the control group, the fluoride group showed significantly increased ALT enzyme activity and decreased inorganic phosphorus level. The hematological and biochemical parameters in the fluoride + resveratrol treated group were similar to control group. In the fluoride + resveratrol group, resveratrol restored the changes observed following fluoride treatment, including decreased counts of WBC, RBC, and PLT, decreased neutrophil ratio and inorganic phosphorus levels, and elevated ALT enzyme activity. The present study showed that fluoride caused adverse effects in rats and that resveratrol reduced hematological and biochemical alterations produced by fluoride exposure.Öğe Effects Of Acetamiprid, Methomyl, And Deltamethrin On Steroidogenesis In Cultured Bovine Luteal Cells(Parlar Scientific Publications (P S P), 2017) Arikan, Sevket; Simsek, Ozkan; Kalender, Hakan; Essiz, Dinc; Atmaca, Nurgul; Kabakci, Ruhi; Bilmen, Fatih SultanAcetamiprid, methomyl, and deltamethrinare widely used insecticides in agriculture and industry; thus, livestock may receive substantial exposure to such substances. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of these agents on bovine luteal cell steroidogenesis.Cells were incubated with acetamiprid (0.1 mM, 1 mM, or 10 mM), methomyl (0.1 mM, 1 mM, or 10 mM), or deltamethrin (0.01 mM, 0.1 mM, or 1 mM) for 5 days. Incubation with 1 mMacetamiprid resulted in significantly reducedpro-gesterone production by day 5. Incubation with 1 mM methomyl had no effect on progesterone pro-ductionby day 3 but did result in significant inhibi-tionby day 5. Incubation in 0.1 mM and 1 mMdelta-methrin resulted in significant reduction on both days 3 and 5. All three insecticides diminish luteal progesterone synthesis, with rank order methomylÖğe Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Vitamin C and Vitamin E and Their Combination on Growth Performance, Some Biochemical Parameters, and Oxidative Stress Induced by Copper Toxicity in Broilers(Humana Press Inc, 2014) Cinar, Miyase; Yildirim, Ebru; Yigit, A. Arzu; Yalcinkaya, Ilkay; Duru, Ozkan; Kisa, Ucler; Atmaca, NurgulThis study investigated effects of dietary supplementation with vitamin C, vitamin E on performance, biochemical parameters, and oxidative stress induced by copper toxicity in broilers. A total of 240, 1-day-old, broilers were assigned to eight groups with three replicates of 10 chicks each. The groups were fed on the following diets: control (basal diet), vitamin C (250 mg/kg diet), vitamin E (250 mg/kg diet), vitamin C + vitamin E (250 mg/kg + 250 mg/kg diet), and copper (300 mg/kg diet) alone or in combination with the corresponding vitamins. At the 6th week, the body weights of broilers were decreased in copper, copper + vitamin E, and copper + vitamin C + vitamin E groups compared to control. The feed conversion ratio was poor in copper group. Plasma aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase activities, iron, copper concentrations, and erythrocyte malondialdehyde were increased; plasma vitamin A and C concentrations and erythrocyte superoxide dismutase were decreased in copper group compared to control. Glutathione peroxidase, vitamin C, and iron levels were increased; aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and copper levels were decreased in copper + vitamin C group, while superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and vitamin E concentrations were increased; aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, and alkaline phosphatase were decreased in copper with vitamin E group compared to copper group. The vitamin C concentrations were increased; copper, uric acid, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and malondialdehyde were decreased in copper + vitamin C + vitamin E group compared to copper group. To conclude, copper caused oxidative stress in broilers. The combination of vitamin C and vitamin E addition might alleviate the harmful effects of copper as demonstrated by decreased lipid peroxidation and hepatic enzymes.Öğe Effects of mancozeb, metalaxyl and tebuconazole on steroid production by bovine luteal cells in vitro(Elsevier Science Bv, 2018) Atmaca, Nurgul; Arikan, Sevket; Essiz, Dinc; Kalender, Hakan; Simsek, Ozkan; Bilmen, Fatih Sultan; Kabakci, RuhiMancozeb, metalaxyl and tebucanazole are widely used pesticides in agriculture and industry to treat plant pathogenic fungi. Livestock may be exposed to such substances by consuming contaminated plants. The present study was designed to evaluate the effects of these three fungicides on bovine luteal cell steroidogenesis. Luteal slices from mid-cycle corpus luteum were dissociated into single cell suspension in aerated (02) culture media (DMEM/F12) by enzymatic digestion. The cells were incubated in newborn calf serum (10%) for 18 h and then with serum-free media containing mancozeb (0.01 mu M, 0.1 mu M, 1 mu M), tebuconazole (1 mu M, 10 mu M, 100 mu M) or metalaxyl (100 mu M, 500 mu M, 2500 mu M) for additional 96 h. The medium was replaced on day 1 and 3; and the retrieved medium was stored at - 20 degrees C until progesterone assay. Treatment of cells with three different fungicides induced dose dependent variable decrease in steroid synthesis during incubation periods. Incubation of cells with 1 pM mancozeb exhibited a 33% decline in steroid synthesis on day 3 and 48% decline on day 5 compared with controls. Treatment of cells with 100 M tebuconazole and 500 mu M metalaxyl resulted in a 65% and 31% decrease, respectively, in progesterone accumulation on day 5 of incubation. Fungicide induced suppressive effects on luteal steroidogenesis were as metalaxyl < tebuconazole < mancozeb. Results of the present study suggest that designated concentrations of all three fungicides studied might have varying degrees of adverse effects on luteal steroidogenesis.Öğe Effects of selected fungicides on steroid synthesis by bovine luteal cells(Wiley-Blackwell, 2016) Atmaca, Nurgul; Arikan, Sevket; Essiz, Dinc; Kalender, Hakan; Simsek, Ozkan; Bilmen, Fatih Sultan; Kabakci, Ruhi…Öğe Evaluation of oxidative stress, hematological and biochemical parameters during Toxoplasma gondii infection in gerbils(Ankara Univ Press, 2015) Atmaca, Nurgul; Cinar, Miyase; Guner, Bayram; Kabakci, Ruhi; Gazyagci, Aycan Nuriye; Atmaca, Hasan Tarik; Canpolat, SilaThe aim of the present study was to investigate the alterations of oxidative stress, hematological and biochemical parameters in experimental infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii in gerbil. A total of 16 gerbil, 8 of which were control and 8 was infection group, were used in the study. The gerbils were infected by intraperitoneal inoculation of 5000 T. gondii RH strain tachyzoites. In group of, the gerbil were sacrificed at 7th day after inoculation. At the end of this period, blood samples collected and erythrocyte malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations, superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) activities, plasma aspartat aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotranspherase (ALT) activities, total protein, albumin, globulin were determined. Besides, hematological parameters were analysed in whole blood. Aspartat aminotransferase and ALT activities and MDA concentrations and neutrophil percentage and total leukocyte counts increased significantly in infected group when compared to control. In infected group, SOD activities, albumin concentrations and lymhocyte percentage decreased when compared to control. The results of this study suggest that oxidative stress, hematological and biochemical alterations may contribute to the pathogenesis of toxoplasmosis in gerbils.Öğe Ginkgo Biloba Extract (EGb 761) Protects The Mice Brain Against Fluoride-Induced Oxidative Stress(Parlar Scientific Publications (P S P), 2014) Atmaca, Nurgul; Aksu, Devrim Saripinar; Yildirim, Ebru; Atmaca, H. TarikThe aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761) on oxidative stress and the histopathological changes in brain tissues of mice exposed to fluoride administration. A total of 24 mice were divided into 4 groups as control, EGb 761, fluoride and fluoride+EGb 761, with 6 mice in each group. Control group received drinking water, fluoride group received 50 mg/L fluoride in drinking water, fluoride+EGb 761 group was given 50 mg/L fluoride in drinking water and 20 mg/kg EGb 761 orally by gavage, and EGb 761 group was given only 20 mg/kg EGb 761 orally by gavage for 30 days. At the end of the experimental period, the levels of malondialdehyde (MBA) and glutathione (GSH) as well as' the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) were detected, and histopathological examination was conducted in the brain of mice. The results showed that the levels of MDA, GSH, and the activities of SOD and CAT in fluoride group were statistically higher than in the control group. However, no statistically significant difference was detected between fluoride+EGb 761 and control group. The neurodejenerative changes seen in fluoride group were not detected in fluoride+EGb 761 group. It was concluded that the toxic effect of fluoride was related to the formation of reactive oxygen species, and EGb 761 had a protective effect by preserving antioxidant enzymes activity in mice brain tissues. Ginkgo biloba extract also prevented the histopathological changes induced by fluoride administration.Öğe Heavy metal accumulation and oxidative-antioxidative status in Angora goats depending on age(Parlar Scientific Publications (P S P), 2015) Simsek, Ozkan; Ekici, Husamettin; Cinar, Miyase; Atmaca, Nurgul; Arikan, Sevket; Guner, BayramThis study intends to designate the alterations in the oxidant-antioxidant parameters and the heavy metal concentrations based on age of Angora goats bred in Cankiri-province of Turkey. In order to conduct an analysis of serum heavy metals including aluminum (Al), chromium (Cr), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), cobalt (Co), tin (Sn), cadmium (Cd), selenium (Se), vanadium (V), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), lead (Pb), arsenic (As), nickel (Ni), a total of 120 blood samples were taken. Concentrations of plasma vitamin E, vitamin A and beta-carotene, concentration of malondialdehyde (MDA), activities of catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were evaluated in the erythrocytes. Correspondingly, compared to young goats, the adult goats had substantially higher levels of Al, V, Mn, Ni, As and Sn. With respect to the young goats, the vitamin E concentration and SOD activity measured in adult goats were lower and the MDA concentration was considerably higher. Consequently, it was seen that aging affected the oxidant-antioxidant parameters and heavy metal concentrations in Angora goats.Öğe In vitro Effects of Linuron on Luteal Progesterone Synthesis(Wiley-Blackwell, 2016) Bilmen, Fatih Sultan; Arikan, Sevket; Simsek, Ozkan; Atmaca, Nurgul; Kalender, Hakan; Essiz, Dinc; Kabakci, Ruhi…Öğe Oxidant and antioxidant status of human breast milk during lactation period(Springer France, 2015) Yuksel, Sevda; Yigit, Ayse Arzu; Cinar, Miyase; Atmaca, Nurgul; Onaran, YukselDue to the oxidative stress conditions at birth, newborn needs some immunological and antioxidative protection after birth. The present study was conducted to point out the oxidant and antioxidant activity of human breast milk throughout the lactation. For this purpose, the levels of malondialdehyde, nitric oxide, lactoferrin, superoxide dismutase, and catalase was determined in colostrum, transition milk, and mature milk. Milk samples were collected from 20 volunteer mothers at 24-48 h of delivery and 7 and 14 days after delivery. The skimmed milk was used for determination of the levels of malondialdehyde, nitric oxide, and lactoferrin and the activities of the catalase and superoxide dismutase enzymes. As the lactation period proceeded, the malondialdehyde level increased and the levels of nitric oxide and lactoferrin as well as the activities of catalase and superoxide dismutase decreased. Colostrum has a high antioxidant capacity, and these antioxidants decrease during the lactation period owing to the changing need of the growing infant. The results of this study revealed the importance of breastfeeding immediately after the birth to take the advantage of colostrum.Öğe Protective effect of resveratrol on sodium fluoride-induced oxidative stress, hepatotoxicity and neurotoxicity in rats(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2014) Atmaca, Nurgul; Atmaca, Hasan Tarik; Kanici, Ayse; Anteplioglu, TugceProtective effect of resveratrol on sodium fluoride-induced oxidative stress, hepatotoxicity and neurotoxicity were studied in rats. A total of 28 Wistar albino male rats were used. Four study groups were randomly formed with seven animals in each. The groups were treated for 21 days with distilled water (control group), with water containing 100 ppm fluoride (fluoride group), with resveratrol (12.5 mg/kg i.p., resveratrol group), or with 100 ppm fluoride + 12.5 mg/kg resveratrol i.p. (fluoride + resveratrol group). At the end of the trial, blood samples were collected by cardiac puncture and tissue samples were taken simultaneously. The total antioxidant and oxidant status in plasma and tissues as well as plasma 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine levels were measured. Histopathological analyses of rat liver and brain tissues were performed in all groups to identify any changes. In the fluoride group, the total oxidant levels increased in plasma, liver and brain and total antioxidant levels decreased, as did the plasma 8-hydroxy-deoxyguanosine levels. These changes were prevented by co-administration of resveratrol. In addition, fluoride-associated severe histopathological changes in brain and liver tissues were not observed in the fluoride + resveratrol group. Consequently, these data suggested that resveratrol had beneficial effects in alleviating fluoride-induced oxidative stress. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Öğe Selected haematological and biochemical parameters in healthy Damascus goats(Wiley-Blackwell, 2015) Simsek, Ozkan; Atmaca, Nurgul; Guner, Bayram; Kabakci, Ruhi; Bilmen, Fatih Sultan…Öğe Some Electrocardiographic Parameters of the Kangal Dogs(Medwell Online, 2010) Atmaca, Nurgul; Emre, BahriThe purpose of this study is to demonstrate some electrocardiographic parameters of adult and puppies of Kangal dogs. A total of 50 Kangal dogs, 25 pups and 25 adults were used in the study. Bipolar extremity leads, unipolar extremity leads and unipolar chest leads were recorded in dogs. Duration and amplitude of the p-wave, amplitude of Q and R waves and duration of QRS complex, duration and amplitude of T wave, duration of PR and QT intervals, heart rate in the lead II and electrical axis were calculated for each animal. Configuration of the P and T waves and QRS complex was also studied. Significant differences were identified among groups in terms of duration of the p-wave, amplitude of Q and R waves, duration of PR, QT intervals and heart rate (p<0.05).Öğe Some electrocardiographic values of Angora goats(Ankara Univ Press, 2014) Atmaca, Nurgul; Simsek, Ozkan; Emre, BahriElectrocardiography is a noninvasive and easily applied technique used in the determination of cardiac hypertrophy and dilatation, the classification of cardiac arrhythmias, and the diagnosis of conduction abnormalities. The aim of this study was to determine the normal electrocardiographic (ECG) values in Angora goats. A total of 30 healthy Angora goats of both sexes, ranging in age from 1 to 2 years, were used in the study. The 3 standard bipolar limb leads (I, II, III) and unipolar augmented limb leads (aVR, aVL, aVF) were recorded with the goats standing. The morphology and amplitude of P waves, QRS complexes, and T waves were analyzed in all leads. Cardiac rhythm, heart rate, and the durations of P, QRS and T waves, as well as the PR interval and QT interval, were calculated in the limb leads. The mean electrical axis for each individual was determined from the net amplitude of the QRS complex in leads I and III. Most of the animals had sinus rhythm. The mean heart rate was 108.71 +/- 3.289 per minute and ranged from 75 to 143. The mean electrical axis was between -178 degrees and +170 degrees. In conclusion, the findings presented here may be useful to clinicians and researchers as reference values for the normal ECG of Angora goats.Öğe The correlation of TNF alpha levels with acute phase proteins in acute Toxoplasma gondii infection in mice(Academic Press Inc Elsevier Science, 2022) Atmaca, Nurgul; Atmaca, Hasan TarikAcute Toxoplasma gondii infections can influence the liver as well as other organs. Many cytokines and proteins play a role in the acute response against infection. Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha) is a cytokine that plays a key function in stimulating hepatocytes to produce acute phase proteins. In this study, we investigated TNF alpha levels associated with the levels of macroglobulin, haptoglobin, hemopexin, C-reactive protein (CRP), albumin, serum amyloid alpha protein (SAA), and clusterin, which are acute phase proteins, in serum of mice with T. gondii infection. In the experiment, a total of 24 mice were used; 6 mice constituted the control group and 18 mice were infected with the RH strain. On the 2nd, 4th, and 6th days following the infection, 6 animals were euthanized, and their serums were collected. Compared to the control group, we observed a statistically significant decrease in albumin concentration in the group with T. gondii infection on the 6th day. Also, this group displayed a statistically significant, gradual increase in clusterin levels on the 2nd and 6th days, C-reactive protein levels on the 4th day, haptoglobin levels on the 2nd and 4th days, hemopexin levels on the 2nd day, serum amyloid A levels on the 2nd, 4th, and 6th days, and TNF-alpha levels on the 2nd, 4th, and 6th days (p < 0.05). TNF-alpha was strongly positively correlated with CRP, SAA, and clusterin, moderately positively correlated with hemopexin, and strongly negatively correlated with albumin. The increase in CRP, SAA, clusterin, and hemopexin levels on the 2nd day after infection, in parallel with the increase in TNF-alpha levels, indicates that these proteins can be considered as major acute phase proteins in acute T. gondii infection in mice. The data obtained here may be helpful for the diagnosis of T. gondii infection and for monitoring treatments.
