Browsing by Author "Akyol S.N."

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    Examining the protective effects of acetyl l-carnitine on cisplatin-induced uterine tube toxicity
    (Taylor and Francis Ltd, 2016) Saribas G.S.; Erdogan D.; Goktas G.; Akyol S.N.; Hirfanoglu I.M.; Gurgen S.G.; Coskun N.; Ozogul C.
    The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of cisplatin and the protective role of acetyl l-carnitine against uterine tube toxicity. Twenty-four female Wistar albino rats were divided into four groups: control group was injected with saline (control); group 2 was injected with acetyl l-carnitine; group 3 was injected with cisplatin; and group 4 was pre-treated with acetyl l-carnitine before cisplatin intraperitoneal injection. According to our results, a significant weight loss was observed in rats from group 3. The thickness of the wall and epithelium of uterine tube were decreased in group 3 rats. We elaborate the protein expression of caspase in epithelium and stroma by IHC. We found that the expression of caspase and the number of TUNEL-positive cells were increased in group 3 rats compared to the other groups. In our study, we showed the protective role of acetyl l-carnitine against uterine tube toxicity caused by cisplatin. © 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
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    Investigation of the protective effects of acetyl L-carnitine on cisplatin-induced uterus toxicity
    (Gazi Universitesi, 2018) Seyhan S.; Saribas G.S.; Akcay N.C.; Gurgen S.G.; Akyol S.N.; Goktas G.; Hirfanoğlu I.M.; Erdogan D.; Ozogul C.
    Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the prophylactic effects of acetyl L-carnitine against to uterus induced by cisplatin. Methods: Twenty-four female Wistar albino rats were divided into four groups: group I (control) was administered with saline; group II was administered with acetyl L-carnitine; group III was administered with cisplatin; group IV was pretreated with acetyl L-carnitine before cisplatin intraperitoneal injection. After 72h of cisplatin injection uterine tissue was removed. Histological and immunohistochemical investigations were performed, respectively. Results: We found that the number of TUNEL and caspases positive cells were increased in the endometrial epithelium, subepithelial connective tissue, endometrial glands and stroma in group III compare to the other groups. Furthermore inflammation and edema were observed in uterus of rats in group III. Conclusion: We can concluded that pretreatment of acetyl L-carnitine administration has protective effect on histological alteration of uterus caused by cisplatin. ©Copyright 2018 by Gazi University Medical Faculty.
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    The effect of antioxidants on angiogenesis in uterine transplantation
    (Taylor and Francis Ltd, 2018) Ugurlu T.; Ozogul C.; Saribas G.S.; Gurgen S.G.; Akyol S.N.; Kartal B.
    The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of antioxidants on angiogenesis in uterine transplantation. We used 24 female rats equally divided into four groups: Group 1 had the uterus stored in HTK (Histidine–Tryptophan–Ketoglutarate) solution at 4 °C cold storage for 4 h. Group 2 had the uterine tissue stored in HTK solution combined with acetyl L-carnitine (10−8M) for 4 h at +4 °C. The same procedures with Group 1 and 2 were repeated for 24 h for Groups 3 and 4, respectively. Histological investigation and immunohistochemical analysis were performed. Histological findings showed that storing donor uterus in HTK solution at +4° C for 24 h results in histological alteration in uterus. We also found that immunoreactivity of VEGFR-2 in all layers of rat uterus in Group 2 was lower than that in Group 1, and the expression of the uterus in Group 4 was lower than that in Group 3. We concluded that antioxidant acetyl L-carnitine, which was added to the organ preservation solution HTK, had prevented the formation of free radicals, and thus protected the uterus that was stored in short and long cold storage periods.Impact statementWhat is already known on this subject? Ischemia–reperfusion is a complex pathophysiological process involve in hypoxia and/or reoxygenation, ionic imbalance-induced oedema and acidosis, oxidative stress, mitochondrial uncoupling, coagulation and endothelium activation. The composition of preservation solutions must be adapted to the severity of ischaemia–reperfusion injuries to reduce cellular damage and inflammation and preserve graft functionality and integrity, thus improving short-term and long-term graft outcome. Clinicians use three types of composition of solution for static cold preservation: intracellular, intermediate and extracellular. HTK will be used frequently, especially with the consideration of lower price and more easy handling aspects. L-carnitine acts as an antioxidant, protects against free radicals and prevents mitochondrial damage. VEGFR-2 plays an important role in angiogenesis, chemotaxis, proliferation and migration of endothelial cells. What this study adds? In this study, we investigate the effect of antioxidants on angiogenesis in uterus transplantation. Our results showed that antioxidant acetyl L-carnitine that added to the organ preservation solution HTK, has prevented the formation of free radicals, thus protect the uterus that was stored in short and long cold storage periods. What the implications are for future studies? Therefore, we will contribute to the literature with the results of this study. © 2018 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.