Browsing by Author "Cam S."

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    ACE I/D gene polymorphism and aerobic endurance development in response to training in a non-elite female cohort
    (2007) Cam S.; Colakoglu M.; Colakoglu S.; Sekuri C.; Berdeli A.
    Aim. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between ACE gene polymorphism and short- and medium-duration aerobic endurance performance improvements in response to the same training regimen in a non-elite female cohort. Methods. Fifty-five female non-elite Caucasian Turkish athletes trained to enhance running speeds corresponding to 70% and 90% of heart rate reserve (V-HRR70 and V-HRR90 respectively) 30 min running speed performance (V-30min) 3 times per week, for 6 weeks. ACE gene polymorphisms studied by PCR analysis. Results. The distribution of genotypes in the whole cohort was 21.8%, 41.8%, 36.4% for II (n=12), ID (n=23) and DD (n=20), respectively. Subjects with ACE II genotype had significantly higher improvements in V-30min and V-HRR70 than the ACE DD group (P<0.05). However, in HRR90 ACE DD genotype had a better performance enhancement in running speed than others (P<0.05). Endurance improvements in the V-HRR70 and in the V-30min showed a linear trend as II>ID>DD (P<0.05 and P<0.01, respectively) while a linear trend as DD>ID>II (P<0.01) observed in V-HRR90. Conclusion. ACE II genotype may related with better improvements in medium duration aerobic endurance performance whilst ACE DD genotype seems to be more advantageous in performance enhancement in shorter duration and higher intensity endurance activities.
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    Polymorphisms of the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, vascular endothelial growth factor, endothelial nitric oxide synthase, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and apolipoprotein E genes are not associated with carotid intima-media thickness
    (Pulsus Group Inc., 2009) Alioglu E.; Turk U.; Cam S.; Abbasaliyev A.; Tengiz I.; Ercan E.
    Background: Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the 5,10-methyl-enetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and apolipoprotein E (ApoE) genes appear to be a genetic risk factor for atherosclerosis. Common carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) provides information on the severity of atherosclerosis. Objective: To investigate the relationship between cIMT and gene polymorphisms associated with atherosclerosis in Turkish patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods: Sixty-two patients with angiographically diagnosed stable CAD were divided into two groups according to their cIMT values (group 1: n=35, cIMT of 1 mm or greater; group 2: n=27, cIMT of less than 1 mm). MTHFR 677 C/T, VEGF -460 C/T, eNOS 894 G/T, MCP-1 -2518 A/G and ApoE (E2, E3 and E4) gene polymorphisms (where A is adenine, C is cytosine, G is guanine and T is thymine) were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism. Evaluations of cardiovascular risk factors and coronary atherosclerotic lesions were performed in all patients. Serum homocysteine and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein were measured and compared between the two groups. Results: Serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (P=0.04) and homocysteine (P=0.006) levels were higher in group 1 than in group 2. The ratio of multivessel CAD and previous myocardial infarction was significantly higher in group 1 than in group 2 (P=0.014). In the study population, no significant difference in cIMT was observed according to the polymorphisms studied. Only hyperhomocysteinemia (OR 1.17 [95% CI 1.01 to 1.35], P=0.033) and previous myocardial infarction (OR 3.76 [95% CI 1.10 to 12.81], P=0.034) maintained a significant correlation with cIMT on multiple logistic regression analysis. Conclusion: cIMT is increased in patients with hyperhomocysteinemia, inflammation and extended CAD. MTHFR 677 C/T, VEGF -460 C/T, eNOS 894 G/ T, MCP-1 -2518 A/G and ApoE single nucleotide polymorphisms were not associated with increased cIMT. © 2009 Pulsus Group Inc. All rights reserved.
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    Comprehensive analysis of a large-scale screen for MEFV gene mutations: Do they truly provide a "heterozygote advantage" in Turkey?
    (2011) Berdeli A.; Mir S.; Nalbantoglu S.; Kutukculer N.; Sozeri B.; Kabasakal Y.; Cam S.; Solak M.
    Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a hereditary autoinflammatory disorder characterized by episodes of inflammation in the absence of high-titer autoantibodies or antigen-specific T cells. The Mediterranean fever (MEFV) gene located on chromosome 16p13.3, which encodes the 781-amino-acid protein pyrin, is the causative gene for this monogenic Mendelian disease. This study presents the molecular analysis of an MEFV gene mutation screen of 5518 Turkish individuals with clinical diagnoses of FMF. Patients were genetically diagnosed using the FMF StripAssay and DNA sequencing analysis. Contrary to the results achieved by the FMF StripAssay, DNA sequencing analysis identified large-scale coding and noncoding novel sequence variants, together with a significant group (76%) of individuals who were receiving colchicine and had a single heterozygous mutation, despite the recessive inheritance of FMF. In conclusion, sequence analysis, unlike other routine laboratory techniques, may enable screening for a broad range of nucleotide variations and may prevent less common, population-restricted, novel sequence variants from being overlooked. © 2011, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
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    Radon exhalation rate from building materials using cr-39 nuclear track detector
    (2013) Topcu N.; Bicak D.; Cam S.; Erees F.S.
    Humans are exposed to radiological hazards from natural radiation sources that exist mainly in the earth's crust. Radon is a noble gas and is formed by the decay of 226Ra, which is one of the nuclides formed in the disintegration series from 238U. Building materials are considered as one of the major sources of radon in the indoor environment. Radon is one of the indoor sources that cause radiological health risk. To study radon exhalation rate, samples of sand, gravel, stone, cement, granite, marble, ashlar, ceramic tile and bricks were collected from Manisa and Izmir provinces of Turkey. The radon exhalation rates (in terms of mass and surface area) for these materials were also calculated by using solid-state nuclear track detector (CR-39). The mass and surface exhalation rates are calculated by following the radon activity growth as a function of time. These values were also compared with literature values. © The Author(s), 2013.
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    Maternal serum ADAMTS-9 levels in gestational diabetes: a pilot study
    (Taylor and Francis Ltd, 2017) Artunc-Ulkumen B.; Ulucay S.; Pala H.G.; Cam S.
    Objective: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is characterized with insulin resistance which is diagnosed during pregnancy. Although pregnancy is a diabetogenic state, not all women develop GDM. Genetic factors together with enviromental factors cause the maladaptation of maternal pancreas to this diabetogenic state and GDM develops. ADAMTS-9 is a recently recognized molecule whose genetic variants have risk of GDM. Decreased levels have already been shown in fetal membranes. Maternal serum levels of this protein have not been studied yet. We hypothesized that the alteration of ADAMTS-9 expression should cause changes in maternal serum levels which further could help to identify the disease and develop new treatment strategies. Materials and methods: This prospective case–control study is consisted of 27 pregnancies with GDM and 30 healthy singleton pregnancies matched for matenal age, gestational week, and maternal weight. GDM diagnosis was made with 2-h 75 g oral glucose tolerance test. ADAMTS-9 levels were compared between groups. Results: ADAMTS levels were 3.62 ± 0.33 ng/dL (range: 3.04–4.23) in GDM group and 4.65 ± 1.70 ng/dL (range: 3.07–8.21) in control group (p < 0.001). ADAMTS levels were not affected by maternal age, gestational age, and maternal weight. Conclusion: ADAMTS-9 levels were significantly lower in GDM pregnancies. This may help to understand the mechanism of GDM pathogenesis. In future, target treatments with ADAMTS proteins may help to improve the severity of diabetes pathogenesis. © 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
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    Relationship between angiotensin-converting enzyme gene polymorphism and QT dispersion in hemodialysis patients
    (Iranian Society of Nephrology, 2017) Toraman A.; Çolak H.; Tekçe H.; Cam S.; Kürşat S.
    Introduction. The angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene insertion or deletion in long-term hemodialysis patients may be associated with corrected QT interval prolongation, leading to fatal arrhythmias. The ACE D allele is known to increase the risk of malignant ventricular arrhythmias and is also associated with increased QT dispersion after myocardial infarction and hypertension. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between ACE gene polymorphism and QT dispersion in hemodialysis patients. Materials and Methods. In 70 hemodialysis patients, electrocardiography was performed and QT dispersion was calculated. Corrected QT interval was calculated using Bazett Formula. The ACE gene polymorphism was determined by polymerase chain reaction. Results. The mean age of the patients was 60 ± 12 years. The mean QT dispersion and corrected QT dispersion were 61.71 ± 21.99 and 73.18 ± 25.51, respectively. QT dispersion inversely correlated with serum calcium and potassium levels and positively correlated with ACE gene polymorphism and residual urine. Calcium level was the predictor factor for QT dispersion. The ACE genotype correlated with QT dispersion, corrected QT dispersion, hemoglobin, and residual urine, and inversely correlated with serum potassium. Corrected QT dispersion correlated with ACE gene polymorphism and residual urine. The DD genotype of ACE had significally greater QT dispersion and corrected QT dispersion than the II and ID genotypes. Conclusions. Our study showed that the most important parameter affecting corrected QT dispersion was ACE gene polymorphism on the background of D allelle. Patients carrying this allelle need special attention regarding optimal suppression of renin-angiotensin-aldosteron system activity. © 2017, Iranian Society of Nephrology. All rights reserved.
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    CADASIL with Atypical Clinical Symptoms, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Novel Mutations: Two Case Reports and a Review of the Literature
    (Springer New York LLC, 2019) Sari U.S.; Kisabay A.; Batum M.; Tarhan S.; Dogan N.; Coskunoglu A.; Cam S.; Yilmaz H.; Selcuki D.
    Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is a hereditary microangiopathy with adult onset caused by a missense mutation in the NOTCH3 gene in chromosome 19p13. It presents with autosomal dominant arteriopathy, subcortical infarctions, and leukoencephalopathy. Its common clinical presentations are seen as recurrent strokes, migraine or migraine-like headaches, progressive dementia, pseudobulbar paralysis, and psychiatric conditions. Two patients with CADASIL syndrome, whose diagnosis was made based on clinical course, age of onset, imaging findings, and genetic assays in the patients and family members, are presented here because of new familial polymorphisms. The first patient, with cerebellar and psychotic findings, had widespread non-confluent hyperintense lesions as well as moderate cerebellar atrophy in cranial magnetic resonance scanning. The other patient, with headache, dizziness, and forgetfulness, had gliotic lesions in both cerebral hemispheres. CADASIL gene studies revealed a new polymorphism in exon 33 in the first patient. In the other patient, the NOTCH3 gene was identified as a new variant of p.H243P (c.728A > C heterozygous). By reporting a family presenting with various clinical symptoms in the presence of new polymorphisms, we emphasize that CADASIL syndrome may present with various clinical courses and should be considered in differential diagnoses. © 2019, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.
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    Impact of Pregnancy and Glucocorticoid Treatment on NF-κB and MUC5AC in Mucosa of Rat Larynx
    (Mosby Inc., 2021) Ulkumen B.; Artunc Ulkumen B.; Batir M.B.; Pala H.G.; Vatansever S.; Cam S.
    Objective: The aim of this study is to reveal physiological expression and distribution of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and MUC 5 subtype AC (MUC5AC) in rat laryngeal mucosa and to find out the effect of pregnancy and glucocorticoid treatment on these biomolecules. Methods: This animal experiment was done in Experimental Animals Research and Application Center of Manisa Celal Bayar University in accordance with the accepted policy on the use of animals. A total of 30 young, adult Wister albino female rats were randomized into a control group (group A), a pregnant group (group B), and a steroid administered group (group C). Sacrification was done by injection of sodium-pentobarbitone (400 mg/kg) solution via intraperitoneal route in all groups. Serum estradiole (E2) and progesterone (PG) were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The relative expression and distribution of NF-κB and MUC5AC in laryngeal mucosa was studied both by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and polymerase chain reaction testing. Expression and immunohistochemical localization of NF-κB and MUC5AC was evaluated by light microscopy (Olympus BX41). In statistical analyses; relative expression of NF-κB and MUC5AC were compared on group basis. The effect of E2 and PG levels on these biomolecules was also evaluated. Results: NF-κB was found to be significantly low both in group B (P < 0.05) and C (P < 0.001) when compared with group A, while MUC5AC was found to be significantly high both in group B (P < 0.05) and group C (P < 0.05) when compared with group A. Concerning IHC; NF-κB was found to be expressed in epithelium and lamina propria. MUC5AC was found to be expressed particularly in the epithelial layer in all groups. Statistically significant negative correlation between PG and NF-κB expression (P = 0.048), but no correlation between PG and MUC5AC expression (P = 0.487) were revealed. On the other hand, no correlation was found between E2 and the expression of relevant biomolecules (NF-κB [P = 0.270], MUC5AC [P = 0.829]). We also did found a significant negative correlation between the expression of NF-κB and MUC5AC (P = 0.031). Conclusions: In this study, the physiological expression of NF-κB and MUC5AC in rat laryngeal mucosa was shown for the first time both by polymerase chain reaction and IHC. The impact of pregnancy and glucocorticoid treatment on the expression and distribution of these biomolecules was also revealed. The expression of NF-κB was found to be decreased while the expression of MUC5AC was found to be increased both by pregnancy and glucocorticoid treatment. The inhibitory effect of serum PG on NF-κB expression in rat laryngeal mucosa was also shown for the first time. The expression of MUC5AC was found to be increased both in pregnant and glucocorticoid administered group. Negative correlation between NF-κB and MUC5AC expression was also revealed in rat larynx for the first time. These findings may partially unclose the histochemical background of voice changes caused by pregnancy and as well as by glucocorticoid treatment. © 2019 The Voice Foundation
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    Role of VPAC1 and VPAC2 receptors in the etiology of pregnancy rhinitis: an experimental study in rats
    (Elsevier Editora Ltda, 2022) Ulkumen B.; Batir M.B.; Artunc Ulkumen B.; Pala H.G.; Vatansever S.; Cam S.
    Introduction: Pregnancy rhinitis is a common sex hormone-related otorhinolaryngological disorder. There are some epidemiological and physiological studies on pregnancy rhinitis, but histopathological and biomolecular changes have not been studied thoroughly. Objectives: The receptors VPAC1 and VPAC2 are known for their roles in allergic rhinitis. On the other hand, activation of subclinical allergy has been suggested in the pathophysiology of pregnancy rhinitis. Therefore, we aimed to compare the physiological and gestational pattern of VPAC1 and VPAC2 expression in rat nasal mucosa. Methods: Twenty adult Wister albino female rats were enrolled into the study. Two groups constituted as 10 control (group A) and 10 pregnant (group B) rats. They were fed ad libitum and sheltered at room temperature (22°±2 °C). The rats were sacrificed at the 20th day of gestation by intraperitoneal injection of 400 mg/kg Na-pentobarbitone. Then, 10 − 15 mL of blood was taken, and samples were reserved for the detection of serum estradiol and progesterone levels by ELISA test. The nasal septum was resected and divided in half for immunohistochemical analyses and real time polymerase chain reaction testing of VPAC1 and VPAC2. Results: VPAC1 and VPAC2 were found to be in all layers of septal specimens, but the immunostaining of surface epithelium was more distinct in specimens of both groups. We demonstrated higher overall staining intensity in the pregnant group. PCR revealed significant increase in expression of VPAC1 (p = 0.023) and VPAC2 (p = 0.021) in pregnant group when compared with control group. In addition, we demonstrated upregulatory effect of estradiol and progesterone on the vasoactive intestinal peptide receptor expression. Conclusions: Gestational up-regulation of nasal VPAC1 and VPAC2 was shown both by PCR and immunohistochemical analysis. These findings support the hypothesis that PR is caused by the activation of subclinical allergy that is present before pregnancy. © 2020 Associação Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia Cérvico-Facial
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    The Role of TREK-1 and AQP5 in Gonadocorticoid-Related Voice Disorders
    (Elsevier Inc., 2022) Ulkumen B.; Artunc Ulkumen B.; Batir M.B.; Cam S.; Vatansever S.
    Objectives: TWIK-related potassium channel-1 (TREK-1) and Aquaporin 5 (AQP5) are involved in epithelial integrity and fluid transport, respectively. In this study, we aimed to compare physiological and gestational patterns of TREK-1 and AQP5 location and expression in rat larynx. Our secondary objective was to reveal the effect of estradiol (E2) and progesterone (PG) on these two biomolecules. Methods: This study was conducted on 20 Wister albino female rats which were assigned as control (group A) and pregnant group (group B). The rats were sacrificed at 20th day of pregnancy. Blood was obtained directly from the ventricle for detection of serum E2 and PG levels. Larynx was resected for immunohistochemical analyses and real-time polymerase chain reaction testing for detection of TREK-1 and AQP5 staining and expression, respectively. Results: Relative TREK-1 (P = 0.035) and AQP5 (P = 0.019) expression was found to be significantly high in group B when compared with group A. We found positive correlation between serum E2 levels and both biomolecules (TREK-1; P = 0.018, AQP5; P = 0.016). We also found positive correlation between serum PG levels and both biomolecules (TREK-1; P = 0.001, AQP5; P = 0.019). TREK-1 immunostaining was found to be higher in surface epithelium and lamina propria of vocal cord mucosa. AQP5 was particularly found to be located in basement membrane and adjacent superficial lamina propria. We revealed the physiological and gestational pattern of laryngeal TREK-1 and AQP5 expression for the first time. Gestational expression of both TREK-1 and AQP5 was found to be increased. Stimulatory effect of E2 and PG on laryngeal TREK-1 and AQP5 expression was also revealed. Conclusions: We revealed upregulatory effect of E2 and PG on laryngeal TREK-1 and AQP5 expression. Based on this finding, it can be suggested that TREK-1 and AQP5 play role in biomolecular processes leading gonadocorticoid-related voice changes. © 2020 The Voice Foundation