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Zinc Ameliorates Nogo-A Receptor and Osteocalcin Gene Expression in Memory-Sensitive Rat Hippocampus Impaired by Intracerebroventricular Injection of Streptozotocin
(Springernature, 2023) Gumus, Haluk; Baltaci, Saltuk Bugra; Unal, Omer; Gulbahce-Mutlu, Elif; Mogulkoc, Rasim; Baltaci, Abdulkerim Kasim
Metabolic dysfunction is a critical step in the etiopathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. In this progressive neurological disorder, impaired zinc homeostasis has a key role that needs to be clarified. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of zinc deficiency and administration on hippocampal Nogo-A receptor and osteocalcin gene expression in rats injected with intracerebroventricular streptozotocin (icv-STZ). Forty male Wistar rats were divided into 5 groups in equal numbers: Sham 1 group received icy artificial cerebrospinal fluid (aCSF); Sham 2 group received icy a CSF and i.p. saline; STZ group received 3 mg/kg icy STZ; STZ-Zn-deficient group received 3 mg/kg icy STZ and fed a zinc-deprived diet; STZ-Zn-supplemented group received 3 mg/kg icy STZ and i.p. zinc sulfate (5 mg/kg/day). Hippocampus tissue samples were taken following the cervical dislocation of the animals under general anesthesia. Nogo-A receptor and osteocalcin gene expression levels were determined by real-time-PCR method. Zinc supplementation attenuated the increase in hippocampal Nogo-A receptor gene expression, which was significantly increased in zinc deficiency. Again, zinc supplementation upregulated the intrinsic protective mechanisms of the brain by activating osteocalcin-expressing cells in the brain. The results of the study show that zinc has critical effects on Nogo-A receptor gene expression and hippocampal osteocalcin gene expression levels in the memory-sensitive rat hippocampus that is impaired by icv-STZ injection. These results are the first to examine the effect of zinc deficiency and supplementation on hippocampal Nogo-A receptor and osteocalcin gene expression in icv-STZ injection in rats.
Assessment of tebuconazole exposure on bovine testicular cells and epididymal spermatozoa
(Akademiai Kiado Zrt, 2021) Kabakci, Ruhi; Kaya, Abdulkadir; Yiğit, Ayşe Arzu; Varisli, Ömer
This study is the first to investigate the effects of tebuconazole (TEB) on the physiological functions of bovine testicular cells and epididymal spermatozoa. Motility and plasma membrane integrity of spermatozoa exposed to TEB (0.001-100 mM) were evaluated at different incubation times (0-6 h), while TEB-induced spermiotoxicity was assessed after 24 h in cell cultures. Testicular cells, obtained from the parenchyma of bovine testes, were seeded at 1.0 x 10(4) and 1.5 x 10(6) cells/well in 96- and 12-well culture plates and incubated for 48 h in culture media containing TEB (0.001- 100 mM) to evaluate cytotoxicity and hormone release, respectively. TEB did not affect the motility and plasma membrane integrity. However, significant spermiotoxicity occurred at higher TEB (1-100 mM) concentrations (P < 0.05) compared to control and lower doses. Although no dose caused cytotoxicity in testicular cells (P > 0.05), 1 and 100 mM TEB caused a significant increase in testosterone secretion (P < 0.05). As a result, high doses of TEB (1-100 mM) had slightly suppressive effects on spermatozoa; however, these doses had stimulatory effects on testosterone secretion by testicular cells. It appears that the disruption of hormonal homeostasis of testicular cells after TEB exposure may result in metabolic and especially reproductive adverse effects in bulls.
Consequences of Social Isolation in Rats on Their Antioxidant Defense System and Erythrocyte Deformability
(Aves, 2009) Aydoğan, Sami; Aşçıoğlu, Meral; Çomu, Faruk Metin
Purpose: In this study, our purpose was to investigate effect of oxidative stress composing in isolated rats on erythrocyte deformability and antioxidant system, considering importance of mechanical, and biochemical properties of erythrocytes in efficiency of blood circulation Material and Methods: Fourty Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into two groups according to their ages; where one of them consisted of 2 months old rats and the other 12 months old rats. Then, randomly selected ten rats in each group were isolated separately in a cage and hold 12/12 hour light-dark cycle lasting 21 days. Blood samples were collected at the end of the 21st day, and superoxide dismutasc (SOD), catalasc (CAT) activities and malondialdchydc (MDA) levels were measured spcctrophotometrically. Changes in plasma nitric oxide level were determined by Griess method depending on total nitrite -nitrate. In addition, relative filtration rate (RFR), relative filtration time (RFT) and relative resistance (Rrcl) of the erythrocytes were calculated as the indexes of erythrocyte deformability. Results: The SOD and CAT levels were found significantly lower in both of young and adult isolated rats when compared to the young and adult control groups. The nitric oxide levels were also found significantly lower in the young and adult isolated rats when compared to their control groups. The peroxidation of the lipids were also decreased by social isolation, in the erythrocyte membrane of both young and adult isolated rats compared to the controls. The indexes of erythrocyte deformability, RFR was found significantly higher, whereas the RFT was significantly lower in young and adult isolated rats compared to the young and adult controls. However, the Rrel of the erythrocytes were not altered dramatically. Conclusion: As a consequence, our data reveals that the social isolation causes a lack of plasma nitric oxide levels in the socially isolated rats and probably due to this decrease in one of the major oxidants for the erythrocyte membrane results in the decreased lipid peroxidation. Furthermore, our results reveal that the social isolation stress causes alterations in the antioxidant defense system and these alteration results in the changes in erythrocyte deformability reflecting that some tissue perfusion problems can occur with long term and repeated loneliness and especially in the early stages of the life span.
Zinc Supplementation Improves ZIP14 (SLC39A14) Levels in Cerebral Cortex Suppressed by icv-STZ Injection
(Turkish Neuropsychiatry Assoc-Turk Noropsikiyatri Dernegi, 2024) Baltaci, Saltuk Bugra; Gumus, Haluk; Unal, Omer; Acar, Gozde; Bayiroglu, Aysenur Feyza
Introduction: Metabolic dysfunctions are critical in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease. Impaired zinc homeostasis, in particular, is a significant issue in this disease that has yet to be explained. Gene expression of ZIP14 in brain tissue has been previously reported. But to date, only one study has reported reduced ZIP14 levels in aged brain tissue. We investigated how dietary zinc deprivation and supplementation impact ZIP14 levels in the cerebral cortex in rats with sporadic Alzheimer's disease (sAH) produced by intracerebroventricular streptozotocin (icv-STZ). Impaired zinc homeostasis, in particular, is a significant issue with this condition that has yet to be elucidated. Methods: Animals were divided into 5 groups in equal numbers (n=8): Sham 1 group: icv received artificial cerebrospinal fluid (aCSF); Sham 2 group: retrieved icv aCSF and intraperitoneal (ip) saline, STZ group: received 3 mg/kg icv-STZ; STZ-Zn-Deficient group: received 3 mg/ kg icv-STZ and fed a zinc -deprived diet; STZ-Zn-Supplemented: It received 3 mg/kg icv-STZ and ip zinc sulfate (5 mg/kg/day ZIP 14 levels (ng/L) in cortex tissue samples taken from animals sacrificed under general anesthesia were determined by ELISA at the final stage of the experimental applications. Results: Decreased ZIP14 levels in the sporadic Alzheimer's group were severely by zinc deficiency. Zinc supplementation treated the reduction in ZIP14 levels. Conclusion: The results of the current study show that ZIP14 levels in cerebral cortex tissue, which are suppressed in the experimental rat Alzheimer model and are even more critically reduced in zinc deficiency, can be restored by zinc supplementation.
Hippocampal ZnT3 (SLC30A3) Levels Reflect Hippocampal Tissue Damage in Chronic Exercising Diabetic Rats
(Pera Yayincilik Hizmetleri, 2024) Baltacı, Abdulkerim Kasım; Yaslı, Mehmet; Baltacı, Saltuk Buğra; Moğulkoç, Rasim; Menevşe, Esma; Ünal, Ömer
Objective: In this study, it was investigated how chronic exercise affects hippocampus tissue damage and ZnT3 levels in diabetic rats. Methods: The 40 adult rats were used in the study were divided into 4 equal groups: Control (G1), Exercise Control (G2), Diabetes (G3), Diabetes+Exercise (G4). Diabetes was induced in animals in G3 and G4 by injecting intraperitoneal streptozotocin (STZ) twice, 24 hours apart. The animals in G2 and G4 were runed on the rat treadmill for 45 minutes daily for 4 weeks. MDA (spectrophotometric method) and ZnT3 (ELISA method) levels were determined in hippocampus tissue samples obtained from animals sacrificed at the end of the experimental procedures.Results: In the current study, the highest MDA and lowest ZnT3 levels in the hippocampus tissue were obtained in the diabetes group (G3) (P<0.05). Chronic exercise prevented increased hippocampal tissue damage in diabetic rats and reversed decreased ZnT3 levels (P<0.05). Conclusion: The results of our study showed that 4 weeks of chronic exercise could be prevent increased tissue damage in the hippocampus tissue of diabetic rats and ameliorate the decreased ZnT3 levels. The data obtained in this study indicate that ZnT3 levels in diabetic rats may be an indicator of hippocampal tissue damage.
Plasma Leptin, Nesfatin 1, NPY, and Zinc Levels in Obese and Metabolic Syndrome Children
(Pera Yayincilik Hizmetleri, 2023) Aydoğdu, Adnan; Ünal, Ömer; Baltacı, Saltuk Buğra; Menevşe, Esma; Moğulkoç, Rasim; Erdem, Said Sami; Büyükinan, Muammer
Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between leptin, nesfatin 1 and NPY hormones and zinc in boys and girls diagnosed with metabolic syndrome and obesity. Methods: This study included a total of 6 groups. Group 1 Boy Control, Group 2 Girl Control, Group 3 Obese Boys, Group 4 Obese Girls, Group 5 Boys with Metabolic Syndrome, Group 2 with Girls with Metabolic Syndrome. Plasma leptin, nesfatin-1, NPY (by ELISA method) and serum zinc (by AA method) levels were determined in blood samples obtained from the subjects. Results: Leptin and zinc levels were significantly higher both in boy and girl patients with metabolic syndrome than in obese and control children. Nesfatin-1 and NPY levels were significantly lower both in girl and boy obese and metabolic syndrome children compared to their control groups. Conclusion: In the current study a significant increase in plasma leptin and serum zinc levels and a significant decrease of plasma nesfatin-1 and NPY levels were observed in boys and girls with metabolic syndrome. The findings of our study show that leptin, nesfatin-1 and NPY levels may be important biomarkers in the assessment of metabolic syndrome risk in both girls and boys.
Effects of Pinealectomy and Melatonin Application on Serum Melatonin, Nesfatin-1 and Ghrelin Levels
(Pera Yayincilik Hizmetleri, 2023) Sönmez, Saadet; Menevşe, Esma; Baltacı, Saltuk Buğra; Ünal, Ömer; Moğulkoç, Rasim; Baltaci, Abdulkerim Kasım
Objective: In this study, it was aimed to investigate the relationship between the pineal gland and ghrelin and nesfatin-1 hormones in rats. Methods: A total of 36 male rats were used in the study, and the animals were divided into 4 groups. Group 1, Control; Group 2, Pinealectomy (Px); Group 3, Px+Melatonin; Group 4 Melatonin. After the end of the experimental applications, melatonin, ghrelin and nesfatin-1 levels (ELISA) were determined in the blood samples taken from the animals. Results: While pinealectomy resulted in suppression of melatonin levels, melatonin supplementation led to a significant increase in blood melatonin levels (p<0.01). Melatonin supplementation suppressed ghrelin levels, while pinealectomy increased ghrelin levels (P<0.01). On the other hand, Nesfatin-1 levels, which increased with melatonin support, were significantly suppressed by pinealectomy (p<0.01). Conclusion: The findings of the study draw attention to an important relationship between the endocrine activity of the pineal gland and the hormones ghrelin and nesfatin-1, which play a critical role in nutrition. Consequently, administration of melatonin inhibits ghrelin but increases nesfatin-1.
The Effect of Resveratrol Administration on Element Metabolism in Bone Tissue of Acute Swimming Exercised Rats
(Galenos Publ House, 2023) Arslangil, Dilek; Baltacı, Saltuk Buğra; Ünal, Ömer
BACKGROUND/AIMS: In this study, we investigated how acute exercise affects bone element levels in resveratrol supplemented rats. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The rats used in the study were divided into 4 groups with equal numbers (7 animals in each group). Control (group 1), swimming control (group 2), resveratrol (group 3), resveratrol + swimming (group 4). At the end of the four-week application, the animals were sacrificed under general anesthesia and bone tissue samples were removed. Zinc, magnesium, copper, iron, lead, cobalt, molybdenum, chromium, manganese, phosphorus, calcium and selenium levels were determined in bone tissue samples taken. RESULTS: The bone zinc, iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and boron levels of group 3 who received resveratrol supplementation were higher than all other groups (p<0.05). The lowest magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus values were obtained in the swimming groups (groups 2 and 4) (p<0.05). The levels of other measured elements did not differ between the groups. CONCLUSION: According to the findings of this study: 1) Both resveratrol supplementation and acute swimming exercise cause changes in bone element metabolism. 2) Resveratrol supplementation changes bone element levels independent of exercise. 3) Resveratrol supplementation has a protective and/or regulating effect on bone element metabolism.
The Effects of HES 130/0.4 Application on Erythrocyte Deformability in Ureteral Obstructed Rats
(2018) Güneş, Işın; Küçük, Ayşegül; Çomu, Faruk Metin; Şıvgın, Volkan; Alkan, Metin; Arslan, Mustafa; Ünal, Yusuf
Amaç: Plazma genişleticilerinin uygulanması, önemli cerrahi, hemorajik şok ve travmayı içeren çeşitli klinik koşullardaki kritik hastaları yönetmek için çok önemlidir. Bununla birlikte, hidroksietil nişastanın (HES) eritrosit agregasyonu üzerindeki etkileri tartışmalıdır. Bu nedenle, deneysel tek taraflı üreteral tıkanıklık ile oluşturulan böbrek yetmezliğinde HES 130/0.4'ün eritrosit deformabilitesi üzerindeki etkilerini araştırmayı amaçladık. Yöntem: Toplam 24 rat kontrol, HES 130/0.4, Üreter Obstrüksiyon (ÜO) ve ÜOHES 130/0.4 olmak üzere dört gruba ayrıldı. Üreteral tıkanıklık gruplarına ketamin anestezisi altında düşük abdominal insizyon yapıldı. Sağ üreterin distaline ulaşıldıktan sonra 2.0 mersilen ile bağlandı, daha sonra geç dönemde böbrek yetmezliği için 3 hafta bekledi. 20 mL.kg-1 HES 130/0.4 (Voluven), HES 130/0.4 ve ÜO-HES 130/0.4 grubuna intravenöz olarak verildi. 24 saat sonra ratlar sakrifiye edildi. Deformabilite ölçümleri bir fosfat tamponlu salin (PBS) tamponu içinde% 5 hematokrit kullanılarak gerçekleştirildi. Bulgular: Her grupta rölatif rezistans kontrol grubuna göre arttı (p<0.0001). Her grupta eritrosit deformabilite indeksi kontrol grubuna göre anlamlı derecede yüksek bulundu (Grup K-Grup HES, p=0.023, Grup K-Grup ÜO, p<0.0001, Grup K-Grup ÜO-HES, p<0.0001) . ÜO-HES grubunda HES grubuna kıyasla eritrosit deformabilite indeksi önemli derecede arttı (p=0.031, p=0.021, sırasıyla). HES 130/0.4 uygulaması ile üreteral obstrüksiyon yapılmış sıçanlarda eritrosit deformabilitesinde herhangi bir değişiklik olmadığı belirlendi (p = 0.785). Sonuç: HES 130/0.4 kullanımı, üreteral obstrüksiyonu yapılan sıçanlarda eritrosit deformabilitesi üzerinde olumsuz bir etkiye sahip değildir. HES 130/0.4 kullanırken bu endikasyonların doğru kullanılması gerektiğini düşünüyoruz
Effect of Levosimendan and Nigella Sativa on Erythrocyte Deformability During Myocardial Ischaemia-Reperfusion Injury in Rats
(2018) Özer, Abdullah; Çomu, Faruk Metin; Küçük, Ayşegül; Kılıç, Yiğit; Mardin, Barış; Alkan, Metin; Oktar, Gürsel Levent
Amaç: İskemi-reperfüzyon (İR) hasarı, doku iskemisi sonucu gerçekleşen bir olaylar zinciridir. Hücresel hasarı takiben reperfüzyon, aktif bir inflamatuar yanıta neden olur. Eritrosit deformabilitesi ve plazma viskozitesi doku ve organ perfüzyonunda kritik bir rol oynar. Bu çalışmada, ratlarda miyokardiyal İR hasarı sırasında levosimendan ve nigella sativa'nın eritrosit deformabilitesi üzerine etkisini araştırmayı amaçladık. Yöntem: Yirmi dört adet Wistar albino rat çalışmaya dahil edildi. Hayvanlar rastgele dört deney grubuna ayrıldı. Grup K'daki (kontrol grubu) ratların koroner arterlerine oklüzyon veya reperfüzyon yapılmadı. Miyokardiyal İR, sol ön inen koroner arterin 30 dakika süreyle bağlanması, ardından İR (İR), İR-levosimendan (24 µg/kg) (İRL) ve İR-nigella sativa (0.2 mL/kg) (İRNS) gruplarında 2 saat reperfüzyon ile gerçekleştirildi. Deformabiliteyi ölçmek için% 5 htc içeren bir PBS tampon çözeltisi ile oluşturulan eritrosit süspansiyonları kullanıldı. Bulgular: Sonuç olarak, kontrol grubuna kıyasla İR, eritrosit deformabilitesinin bir belirteci olan nispi direnci artırdı (p<0.05). Gruplar arasında ANOVA testi ile yapılan karşılaştırmalara göre anlamlı fark vardı (p<0.0001). Bonferroni testi ile yapılan düzeltmelerden sonra elde edilen sonuçlar şu şekildedir: İRL ve İRNS gruplarının karşılaştırmaları benzer sonuçlar vermiştir (p=0.764). İR grubunun değerleri kontrol, İRNS ve İRL gruplarından anlamlı derecede yüksekti (sırasıyla p<0.0001, p=0.001, p=0.003). Sonuç: İskemi reperfüzyon hasarı olan ratlarda eritrosit deformabilitesi azaldı. Bu yaralanma mikrodolaşımda daha fazla sorun yaratabilir. Levosimendan ve nigella sativa, bu tip yaralanmaların olumsuz etkilerini azaltmada yararlı olabilir
Investigation of the Effects of Sevoflurane and Desflurane on Erythrocyte Deformability in Transient Hyperglycemia
(2018) Kalaycı, Dilek; Arpacı, Ayşe Hande; Çomu, Faruk Metin; Güneş, Işın; Beşkardeş, Elif; Kurtipek, Ömer; Arslan, Mustafa
Aim: Micro and macrovascular complications due to long-term hyperglycemia are associated with increased mortality and morbidity. Erythrocytes exposed to hyperglycemia for a long time may cause morphological changes in erythrocytes such as decreased deformability and development of aggregation. As a result, complications such as shortening life span of erythrocytes, impairment of oxygen carrying capacity, tissue hypoxia may occur. In our study, we would like to investigate the effects of Sevoflurane and Desflurane on erythrocyte deformability during transient hyperglycemia. Materials and Methods: In this study, 30 male Wistar albino rats were used. The animals were randomly divided into five groups, each contained 6 rats: Diabetic control (group DC), diabetic hyperglycemia group (group DH), diabetic hyperglycemia group with desflurane (group DH-D), and diabetic hyperglycemia group with sevoflurane (group DH-S) groups. Another 6 rats without diabetes were assigned as control group (group C). Streptozotocin- induced diabetic rats were kept 6 weeks, then transient hyperglycemia was created, and the administration of sevoflurane and desflurane were performed. After 24 hours blood samples were obtained and deformability measurements were performed in erythrocyte suspensions containing Htc 5% in a PBS buffer. Results: Diabetes mellitus was found to increase relative resistance in the control group (p <0.0001). Acute hyperglycemia increased relative resistance in diabetes control, relatively. Group DH, Group DH-D and Group DH-S deformability index were significantly different when compared to Group DC (p=0.007, p=0.025, p=0.016, respectively). It was found that administration of desflurane or sevoflurane did not alter erythrocyte deformability during acute hyperglycemia (p = 0.591, p = 0.739). Conclusion: As a consequence, we think that we can safely use inhalation anesthetics such as Desflurane and Sevoflurane during acute hyperglycemia attacks. But, it needs further investigation as both experimental and clinical
The Effect of Picroside-2 on Erythrocyte Deformability and Lipid Peroxidation in StreptozotocinInduced Diabetic Rats Subjected to Left Anterior Descending Artery-Ischaemia Reperfusion
(2017) Çomu, Faruk Metin; Polat, Yücel; Özer, Abdullah; Erer, Dilek; Kirişçi, Mehmet; Dursun, Ali Doğan; Tatar, Tolga
Aim: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder principally characterized by an elevation in oxidative stress levels. Ischaemia-reperfusion (IR) injury starts a cascade of events that lead to tissue ischaemia and cellular damage produced by reperfusion causing an inflammatory like response. Erythrocyte deformability and plasma viscosity are important clinical implications for organ and tissue perfusion. Recent studies have found that picroside-2 has antioxidant, neuroprotective and anti-inflamatory effects. The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of picroside-2 on erythrocyte deformability and lipid peroxidation in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats subjected to left anterior descending (LAD) artery IR. Methods: The animals were randomly assigned to one of five experimental groups. In Group (control) C, DC (diabetes-control group), and DP (diabetespicroside-2 group) neither coronary artery occlusion nor reperfusion were performed in the control rats. In Group DIR, a branch of the LAD artery was occluded for 45 minutes followed by 90 minutes of reperfusion to produce IR. In Group DIRP, picroside-2 was administrated via 10 mg.kg-1 inraperitoneal (IP) route 30 minutes before ligating the LAD artery. Serum malondialdehyde and nitric oxide activities were investigated to document lipid peroxidation and erythrocyte deformability index. Results: Deformability index was notably increased in diabetic rats (p<0.0001). It was notably increased in Group DIR when compared to Group C, DC, DP and DIRP (p<0.0001, p=0.009, p=0.013, p=0.009, respectively). MDA level and NO activity were also higher in IR group than the other groups. Conclusion: Erythrocyte deformability index was decreased in rats with diabetes and IR injury. This injury may lead to further microcirculatory problems. Picroside 2 was shown to be useful in reducing the side effects of this kind of injury.
Trpv2 Polymorphisms Change The Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes - Hashimoto Thyroiditis Comorbidity
(EDITURA ACAD ROMANE, 2020) Arikan, F. Bulut; Ozdemir, F. A.; Sen, D.; Erdem, S.; Yorubulut, S.; Dogan, H.; Keskin, L.
Context. Thyroid disorders are common in diabetics and related to severe diabetic complications. TRPV2 ion channels have crucial functions in insulin secretion and glucose metabolism which have an important role in the pathophysiology of diabetes. Also, they have a significant effect on various immunological events that are involved in the HT pathophysiology. Objective. This study aimed to investigate rs14039 and rs4792742 polymorphisms of the TRPV2 ion channels in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM, n=100) Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT, n=70) and comorbid T2DM and HT (T2DM+HT, n=100) patients and control (n=100). Design. Case-control study Subject and Methods. RT-PCR genotyping was used to determine rs14039 and rs4792742 polymorphisms with DNA samples of subjects and appropriate primer and probes. Besides, required biochemical analyses were performed. Results. It was determined that the frequencies of the rs14039 GG homozygote polymorphic genotype and the G allele were significantly higher in T2DM+HT patients compared to the control (p=0.03 and p=0.01, respectively) and that especially the GG genotype increases the risk of T2DM+HT 3.046-fold (p=0.01, OR=3.046). It was detected that the GG genotype increased the risk of HT 2.54-fold (p=0.05, OR=2.541). TRPV2 rs4792742 polymorphisms reduce the risk of HT and T2DM+HT comorbidity almost by half and have a protective effect against HT and T2DM+HT. Conclusion. The rs14039 GG genotype of the TRPV2 gene significantly increases the risks of development of T2DM+HT and HT disorders, may have a significant role in the pathophysiology of these diseases, also leading to predisposition for their development. Conversely, rs4792742 polymorphic genotypes have a strong protective effect against the HT and T2DM+HT comorbidity.
Effects of N-Acetylcysteine and N-Acetylcysteine Amide on Erythrocyte Deformability and Oxidative Stress in a Rat Model of Lower Extremity Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
(HINDAWI LTD, 2020) Erol, Gokhan; Kartal, Hakan; Comu, Faruk M.; Cetin, Erdem; Demirdas, Ertan; Sicim, Huseyin; Unal, Celal S.
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is an antioxidant which works as a free radical scavenger and antiapoptotic agent. N-acetylcysteine-amide (NACA) is a modified form of NAC containing an amide group instead of a carboxyl group of NAC. Our study aims to investigate the effectiveness of these two substances on erythrocyte deformability and oxidative stress in muscle tissue.Materials and Methods. A total of 24 Wistar albino rats were used in our study. The animals were randomly divided into five groups as control (n: 6), ischemia (n: 6), NAC (n: 6), and NACA (n: 6). In the ischemia, NAC, and NACA groups, 120 min of ischemia and 120 min of reperfusion were achieved by placing nontraumatic vascular clamps across the abdominal aorta. The NAC and NACA groups were administered an injection 30 min before ischemia (100 mg/kg NAC; 100 mg/kg NACA; intravenous). Blood samples were taken from the animals at the end of the ischemic period. The lower extremity gastrocnemius muscle was isolated and stored at -80 degrees to assess the total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), and oxidative stress index (OSI) values and was analyzed.Results. The erythrocyte deformability index was found to be statistically significantly lower in rats treated with NAC and NACA before ischemia-reperfusion compared to the groups that received only ischemia-reperfusion. In addition, no statistically significant difference was found between the control group and the NAC and NACA groups. The groups receiving NAC and NACA before ischemia exhibited higher total antioxidative status and lower total oxidative status while the oxidative stress index was also lower.Conclusion. The results of our study demonstrated the protective effects of NAC and NACA on erythrocyte deformability and oxidative damage in skeletal muscle in lower extremity ischemia-reperfusion. NAC and NACA exhibited similar protective effects on oxidative damage and erythrocyte deformability.
Effect of Fullerenol C60 on Erythrocyte Deformability During Ischaemia-Reperfusion Injury of Lower Extremity in Diabetic Rats
(Gazi Univ, Fac Med, 2019) Kip, Gülay; Kartal, Hakan; Çomu, Faruk Metin; Polat, Yücel; Arslan, Mustafa; Küçük, Ayşegül
Background: Fullerenol, a water-soluble C60-fullerene derivative synthesized by Chiang et al, has been demonstrated to be able to scavenge free radicals in vitro and in vivo. Although its protective effects have been already studied and shown in ischemia reperfusion (IR) injury, additional investigation is necessary for its effect on erythrocyte deformability. The purpose of our study was to look into the effects of fullerenol C60 on erythrocyte deformability in rat lower extremity ischemia reperfusion injury model. Materials and Methods: After approval of the Ethics Committee, 30 Wistar Albino rat were divided into 5 groups (n:6) as; Control (C), Diabetes (group D), diabetes+ fullerenol C60 group (DF), diabetes+ IR (group DIR) and diabetes IR+ fullerenol C60 (DIRF). 55 mg/kg streptozotocin was administered to the rats for diabetes. After the period of 72 hour, blood glucose concentration was mesured, 250 mg/dl and above were considered as diabetic rat. Four week after the formation of diabetes, rats were subjected to 2 hour ischemia and 2 hour reperfusion. Erythrocyte packs were prepared from heparinized blood samples and deformability measurements were performed. Results: The deformability index was significantly increased in diabetic rats; however, it was similar in group D, DF and DIRF. It was significantly increased in group DIR when compared to group C, D, DF and DIRF. The relative resistance was increased in I/R models. Conclusion: This study aimed to investigate the effects of IR on erythrocyte deformability which may lead to disturbance in blood flow and hence tissue perfusion in infrarenal rat aorta. We found that fullerenol C60 had beneficial effects by reversing undesirable effects of IR. In our opinion, further studies with larger volume are required to support our promising results.
Protective effect of erdosteine on erythrocyte deformability in a rat model of lower limb ischemia/reperfusion injury
(Tubitak Scientific & Technical Research Council Turkey, 2018) Ozer, Abdullah; Demirtas, Huseyin; Comu, Faruk Metin; Erer, Dilek; Kilic, Yigit; Mardin, Baris; Oktar, G. Levent
Background/aim: The protective effect of erdosteine on local and distant organ injury due to ischemia/reperfusion has been well documented but its effect on erythrocyte deformability needs further investigation. Our aim was to investigate the effect of erdosteine on erythrocyte deformability in the infrarenal aorta of rats undergoing ischemia/reperfusion. Materials and methods: Our study was conducted with 18 Wistar albino rats. Rats were divided into 3 groups: a randomized control group (group 'control', n = 6), an ischemia/reperfusion group without erdosteine (group 'ischemia/reperfusion', n = 6), and an ischemia/reperfusion group with erdosteine at 150 mg kg(-1), intraperitoneally (group 'ischemia/reperfusion - erdosteine', n = 6). Packs of erythrocytes were prepared from heparinized blood samples and deformability measurements were conducted. Results: Comparisons of the control and ischemia/reperfusion - erdosteine groups revealed similar results (P = 0.051). The values of the ischemia/reperfusion group were significantly higher than those of the control and ischemia/reperfusion - erdosteine groups (P < 0.0001 and P = 0.024, respectively). Relative resistance, a marker of erythrocyte deformability, was increased significantly by ischemia/reperfusion compared to the control and ischemia/reperfusion - erdosteine groups (P < 0.05). Conclusion: We detected unfavorable effects of ischemia/reperfusion on erythrocyte deformability, which may lead to disturbance in blood flow and hence tissue perfusion in the infrarenal rat aorta. We also found that erdosteine had beneficial effects by reversing undesirable effects of ischemia/reperfusion. However, these promising results should be further supported by more detailed studies with larger volumes.
Investigation of the effects of thymoquinone on erythrocyte deformability in sepsis treatment which created by cecal perforation in rat
(Comenius Univ, 2018) Bostanci, H.; Dikmen, K.; Comu, F. M.; Arslan, M.; Kucuk, A.
AIM: We aimed to study the effects of thymoquinone on erythrocyte deformability in an experimental model of sepsis given before or after the initiation of the sepsis model. METHOD: The animals were grouped as (n = 6) control, nigella sativa, sepsis, sepsis group with administration of nigella sativa before sepsis development and sepsis group with nigella sativa administration after sepsis development. Cecal ligation and puncture model (CLP) was used to induce sepsis in the animals. The thymoquinone was given 1 hour before or after the CLP in the study groups with a dose of 500 mg.kg(-1). Erythrocyte deformability and relative resistance was calculated. RESULT: Relative resistance was increased in the sepsis groups when compared to the control group (p < 0.0001). Deformability index was increased in the sepsis group when compared to the other groups (p < 0.0001 in all groups). Sepsis group with after nigella sativa groups deformability index was significantly different from the deformability index in control group (p = 0.002). The use of nigella sativa before the initiation of sepsis corrected the deformability index significantly and the results were comparable to the control group (p = 0.078). CONCLUSION: Thymoquinone administration before induction of CLP was observed to have protective effects on these alterations in CLP sepsis (Tab. 1, Fig. 1, Ref. 26). Text in PDF www.elis.sk.
Assessment of the effects of levosimendan and thymoquinone on lung injury after myocardial ischemia reperfusion in rats
(Dove Medical Press Ltd, 2018) Sezen, Saban Cem; Kucuk, Aysegul; Ozer, Abdullah; Kilic, Yigit; Mardin, Baris; Alkan, Metin; Tosun, Murat
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of levosimendan and thymoquinone (TQ) on lung injury after myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R). Materials and methods: Twenty-four Wistar albino rats were included in the study. The animals were randomly assigned to 1 of 4 experimental groups. In Group C (control group), left anterior descending artery was not occluded or reperfused. Myocardial I/R was induced by ligation of the left anterior descending artery for 30 min, followed by 2 h of reperfusion in the I/R, I/R-levosimendan (24 mu g/kg) (IRL) group, and I/R-thymoquinone (0.2 mL/kg) (IRTQ) group. Tissue samples taken from the lungs of rats were histochemically stained with H&E and immunohistochemically stained with p53, Bcl 2, Bax, and caspase 3 primer antibodies. Results: Increased expression of p53 and Bax was observed (4+), especially in the I/R group. In IRTQ and IRL groups, expression was also observed at various locations (2+, 3+). H&E staining revealed that that the lungs were severely damaged and the walls of the alveoli were too thick, the number of areas examined was increased during the evaluation. Caspase 3 expression was observed to be at an (1+, 2+) intensity that was usually weak and diffuse in multiple areas. Bcl 2 was not found to be expressed in any of the tissues. H&E staining revealed that that the lungs were severely damaged in the I/R group, with the walls of the channels and alveoli thickened and edematous, and also an intense inflammatory cell migration was observed. Immunohistochemical staining was more prominent in inflammatory areas and structures around the terminal bronchioles. Conclusion: The findings in our study have shown that administration of levosimendan and TQ during I/R increases expression of caspase 3, p53, and Bax in lung tissue and has a protective effect on lung as distant organ. We suggest that findings of this study be elucidated with further large-scale clinical studies.
Effect of cerium oxide on erythrocyte deformability in rat lower extremity ischemia reperfusion injury
(Comenius Univ, 2018) Tatar, T.; Polat, Y.; Comu, F. M.; Kartal, H.; Arslan, M.; Kucuk, A.
BACKGROUND: Cerium oxide is the oxide form of cerium, which has protective effects in ischemia reperfusion (I/R) injury. The purpose of our study was to look into the effects of this rare-earth metal on erythrocyte deformability in rat lower extremity I/R injury model. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We used 24 Wistar albino rats as subjects in our study. They were divided into 4 groups; randomized control group (group C; n = 6), cerium oxide group 0.5 mg.kg(-1), intraperitoneal (group CO; n = 6), I/R group (group I/R; n = 6) and I/R group with cerium oxide 0.5 mg.kg(-1) intraperitoneally (group I/R-CO; n = 6). Erythrocyte packs were prepared from heparinized blood samples and deformability measurements were performed. RESULTS: We obtained similar results from the control and I/R-CO groups (p = 0.158). The results in I/R group were evidently higher than those of the control, CO, and IR-CO groups (p < 0.0001, p < 0.0001, p = 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSION: We detected unfavorable effects of I/R on erythrocyte deformability, which may impair blood flow and hence tissue perfusion in infrarenal rat aorta. We also found that cerium oxide had beneficial effects by reversing undesirable effects of I/R. Further studies with larger volume are required to support our promising results (Fig. 1, Ref. 24). Text in PDF www.elis.sk.
Vitamin A And E Levels In Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
(Parlar Scientific Publications (P S P), 2018) Aksoy, Aziz; Gozel, Nevzat; Bulut-Arikan, Funda; Kucuksu, Mehmet; Ozdemir, Fethi Ahmet
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a disease that manifests itself with abnormalities in kidney structure or function. Inflammation and oxidative stress increase in kidney disease in parallel with the advancement of the disease. In addition, vitamin synthesis metabolism is also disrupted as a result of the decrease in kidney functions. Vitamins A and E are strong anti-inflammatories and antioxidants which protect the body against oxidative stress. Hence, the activation of these vitamins in CKD patients is of significant importance. The study was carried out with the participation of 139 people comprised of 79 volunteer patients diagnosed with Stage-5 CKD and 60 healthy volunteers (control). Demographic measurements of the participants were carried out and their biochemical parameters (glucose, urea, creatinin, AST, ALT, and LDL etc.) were determined via ELISA and spectrophotometric analyses. Serum A and E vitamin levels were determined via HPLC analysis. No statistically significant difference was determined (p=0,56) in this study between the groups even though the vitamin A level of the patient group was lower, while vitamin E levels were determined to be lower at a statistically significant level in the patient group in comparison with the control group (about half) (p=0,000).Statistically significant differences were determined between the patient and control groups when; BMI, glucose, urea, creatinin, AST, ALT, LDL, triglyceride, HDL, albumin, hemoglobin, platelet, RBC, HCT, MCH and Diastolic blood pressure averages were compared (p > 0,005). A positive and statistically significant correlation was determined in the patient group between Vitamin A and E and urea (r=0,325 p=0,003; r=0,278, p=0.013). The decrease in vitamins A and E levels in CKD may be increasing oxidative stress and inflammation in these patients. It can be concluded as a result of this study that a low dose of vitamin A and a strong dose of vitamin E work as strong antioxidants in chronic kidney disease as strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory molecule.

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