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    The protective role of thymoquinone in the prevention of gentamicin ototoxicity
    Sagit, M; Korkmaz, F; Gürgen, SG; Kaya, M; Akcadag, A; Ozcan, I
    Objective: To investigate the potential protective effect of thymoquinone in gentamicin-induced ototoxicity through auditory brain stem responses (ABR) testing and histomorphological evaluation of the cochlea. Methods: This study was conducted on 48 adult female Sprague-Dawley rats that were randomized into 4 groups. Group 1 received intraperitoneal gentamicin; group 2 received intraperitoneal gentamicin plus corn oil solution; group 3 received intraperitoneal thymoquinone; and group 4 received intraperitoneal gentamicin plus thymoquinone. All groups received the drugs (once daily) in the above-mentioned protocols over 15 days. After conducting repeated ABR measurements, the rats were sacrificed, and their cochleae were isolated. Results: ABR thresholds were preserved in the gentamicin plus thymoquinone group when compared with the group receiving gentamicin alone. There were fewer TUNEL-positive cells and caspase-3 and caspase-9 expressions were weaker in the inner and outer hairy cells of the organ of Corti in the gentamicin plus thymoquinone group compared with the group receiving gentamicin alone. Conclusion: The ABR values and number of apoptotic cells did not significantly increase in the group receiving gentamicin plus thymoquinone when compared to the group receiving gentamicin alone. Again, the cochlear histomorphological findings were supportive of the auditory findings. In light of these findings, we conclude that gentamicin-induced ototoxicity may be prevented by thymoquinone use in rats. (C) 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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    Chemoprotective effect of ascorbic acid, α-tocopherol, and selenium on cyclophosphamide-induced toxicity in the rat ovarium
    Gürgen, SG; Erdogan, D; Elmas, Ç; Kaplanoglu, GT; Özer, Ç
    Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the protective efficacy of ascorbic acid, alpha-tocopherol, and selenium by measuring the glutathione (GSH) levels and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and growth differentiation factor-9 (GDF-9) expression in the ovarian tissues of rats treated with cyclophosphamide (CP) therapy. Methods: Female Wistar rats were divided into 5 groups of 6 rats each: (I) control, (II) only CP, (III) CP + ascorbic acid, (IV) CP + alpha-tocopherol, and (V) CP + selenium. Immunohistochemical stainings and GSH protocol were then applied. Results: Following CP administration, the rats exhibited significantly lower GDF-9 expression in oocytes and PCNA expression in granulosa cells of follicles in all stages of development (P < 0.05). In CP + antioxidant groups (Groups III, IV, V), GDF-9 immunoreaction in oocytes and PCNA immunoreaction in granulosa cells of the developing follicles were found to show an increase towards the levels observed in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusions: CP was found to cause remarkable degenerative effects in normal ovarian tissue, and we believe that this damage can be reduced and ovarian tissue can be spared from the toxic effects of CF by using antioxidants such as ascorbic acid, alpha-tocopherol, and selenium. (C) 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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    Comparison of the protective effects of intratympanic dexamethasone and methylprednisolone against cisplatin-induced ototoxicity
    Özel, HE; Özdogan, F; Gürgen, SG; Esen, E; Genç, S; Selçuk, A
    Objective: This study aimed to compare the efficacies of intratympanic dexamethasone and methylprednisolone in preventing in cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats. Methods: Experimental groups of rats (n = 8 each) received intratympanic isotonic saline, intraperitoneal cisplatin and intratympanic isotonic saline, intraperitoneal cisplatin and intratympanic dexamethasone, or intraperitoneal cisplatin and intratympanic methylprednisolone. Distortion product otoacoustic emission thresholds were compared on days 0 and 10 in all rats, and correlations between drug effects and changes in cochlear histology were evaluated. Results: Distortion product otoacoustic emission thresholds were comparable in groups III and IV (p > 0.05). Significant protection against cisplatin-induced ototoxicity was seen in groups III and IV compared with group II (p < 0.05). Dexamethasone and, to a lesser extent, methylprednisolone protected against cellular apoptosis in cisplatin-induced ototoxicity. Conclusion: Dexamethasone (and possibly methylprednisolone) may be clinically useful as an intratympanic chemopreventive agent to treat cisplatin ototoxicity. Future clinical studies should investigate the use of dexamethasone for this purpose in adult patients.
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    Periosteal adventitia is a valuable bone graft alternative (vol 36, pg 341, 2013)
    Gemalmaz, HC; Bolukbasi, S; Esen, E; Erdogan, D; Gürgen, SG; Bardakci, Y
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    The Relationship between Serum Neuropeptide FFR2, Serum Smoothelin and Pregnancy Outcomes in Pregnant Women with Gestational Hypertension
    Tas, S; Sarsmaz, K; Sarsmaz, HY; Gürgen, SG; Tas, U; Eyüboglu, M; Ari, Z
    Objective: Gestational hypetension is a major public health concern due to its links with cardiovascular disease, stroke and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Timely diagnosis and effective management of gestational hypertension are essential for both maternal and neonatal health. Neuropeptide FF Receptor 2 (NPFFR2) is a protein secreted by the brain and placenta, involved in pain regulation, water balance, and the modulation of cardiovascular effects. This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of NPFFR2, smoothelin (SMTH), echocardiographic results and pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women with and without gestational hypertension. Method: This study included 78 pregnant participants, which were grouped into women with gestational hypertension (n = 39) and those without gestational hypetension (n = 39). The gestational hypertension population was classified into two groups, i.e., dipper and non-dipper groups, based on the 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring results. Smoothelin and NPFFR2 analyses were performed using the blood samples and placental tissue samples collected from all participants, along with echocardiography and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Results: The study group comprised 78 pregnant women with a mean age of 28.8 years and mean gestational age of 27.7 weeks. The gestational hypertension group had a significantly higher NPFFR2 levels, lower SMTH levels and gestational age at birth and higher all 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring findings. The left atrial-to-aortic ratio and Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) were significantly higher in G & Idot;H group than in the control group. NPFFR2 and gestational age at birth were found to be independently associated with neonatal intensive care unit admission. Conclusion: Serum NPFFR2 levels were increased in women with gestational hypertension, SMTH levels were decreased, and pregnancy prognosis was found to be associated with NPFFR2 levels.
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    The Effect of N-Acetylcysteine on the Neurofilament and Nerve Growth Factor Expression after Gentamicin Induced Cochlear Damage
    Sarsmaz, HY; Gürgen, SG; Somdas, MA
    Objective: To investigate of the effectiveness of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in preventing cochlear damage due to gentamicin by the means of expression of neuronal factors Metods: In our study, 36 female Spraguea Dawley rats were used. They were divided into 3 groups such as (saline), Gentamicin + Serum physiological (saline) and Gentamicin + NAC. After 15 days, the rats were sacrificed. Cochleae were removed and examined histopathologically. The immunoreactivity of neurofilament and neuronal growth factor primary antibodies was examined in the tissues taken. Results: Neuroflament immunoreactivity was quite significant in afferent and efferent nerve bundles in the saline group and Gentamicin + NAC group, whereas it was weak in the Gentamicin + serum physiological group. Also neuronal growth factor immunoreactivity was moderate in afferent and efferent nerve bundles in the saline group and Gentamicin + NAC group, it was negative at vestibular ganglia, and weak in afferent and efferent nerve fiber bundles in the Gentamicin + serum physiological group. Conclusion: It was shown immunohistochemically that ototoxicity caused by gentamicin was significantly reduced when the NAC combination was applied.
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    Effect of valproic acid treatment on penile structure in prepubertal rats
    Kutlu, Ö; Cansu, A; Karagüzel, E; Gürgen, SG; Koç, Ö; Gür, M; Özgür, GK
    Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the histological effects of valproic acid (VPA) on the penis in prepubertal rats. Methods: Twelve male Wistar rats (21-24 days old) were divided equally into 2 experimental groups, and given tap water (control group) or 300 mg/kg/day VPA via gavage for 30 days. After the penes had been harvested, the antiangiogenic and antifibrogenic properties of VPA were evaluated immunohistochemically using vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-beta 1) and Masson's trichrome staining. Apoptosis was determined by caspase-3 and caspase-9 immunoreactions. Results were expressed as histochemical score (HSCORE), a semi-quantitative analysis for the intensity of immunohistochemical reactivity. Results: Immunohistochemical HSCORE decreased for VEGF and TGF-beta 1 staining and increased for iNOS staining in rats treated with VPA compared with the control group. Intensities of caspase-3 and caspase-9 labeling were also significantly increased by administration of VPA. Masson's trichrome staining exhibited a fairly diminished level of collagen in the corpus cavernosum of rats treated with VPA. Conclusion: In the light of these results, the administration of VPA from prepuberty to adulthood led to increased apoptosis and deterioration of the smooth muscle/collagen ratio in rat's corpus cavernosum. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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    An investigation of the effects of chronic zonisamide, sultiam, lacosamide, clobazam, and rufinamide anti-seizure medications on foliculogenesis in ovarian tissue in prepubertal non-epileptic rats
    Kart, PO; Gürgen, SG; Esenülkü, G; Dilber, B; Yildiz, N; Yazar, U; Sarsmaz, HY; Topsakal, AS; Kamasak, T; Arslan, EA; Sahin, S; Cansu, A
    We aimed to determine the morphological and histological effects of zonisamide, sultiam, lacosamide, clobazam, and rufinamide on ovarian folliculogenesis in rats. Sixty female Wistar rats were divided into six experimental groups as control, zonisamide, sultiam, lacosamide, clobazam, and rufinamide groups; control solution and drugs were administered by gavage for 90 days. The number of healthy follicles in the control group was significantly higher than in the anti-medication groups (p < 0.001), and the number of corpus luteum was significantly lower (p < 0.001). There was a significant difference in the number of TUNEL positive apoptotic follicles between the control and drug groups (p < 0.001). With EGF, IGF-1, and GDF-9 staining, a very strong immunoreaction was observed in the ovarian multilaminar primary follicle granulosa cells and oocytes in the control group compared to the drug group (p < 0.001). Long-term anti-seizure medication with zonisamide, sultiam, lacosamide, clobazam, and rufinamide from prepubertal to adulthood causes apoptosis and disruption of folliculogenesis in the ovarian follicles of nonepileptic rats.
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    Investigation of efficacy of treatment in spinal cord injury: Erythropoietin versus methylprednisolone
    Ozkunt, O; Sariyilmaz, K; Gemalmaz, HC; Gürgen, SG; Yener, U; Dikici, F
    Background: Investigation of the expression of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-beta and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) in rats with spinal cord injury as a marker of neurologic recovery between groups treated with erythropoietin (EPO) and methylprednisolone (MP). Methods: Thirty adult female rats were randomly divided into three even groups. A laminectomy was applied to thoracic ninth vertebra and contusion injury was induced by extradural application of an aneurysm clip. Group 1 rats received one-time intrathecal administration of normal saline, group 2 rats received MP, and group 3 rats received EPO. Motor neurological function was evaluated by the Basso, Beattie, and Bresnahan (BBB) locomotor rating scale. Thirty days after the surgery, T8-10 segments of the spinal cords were extracted and the immunohistochemical assay revealed the number of PDGF-beta- and GFAP-positive cells. Results: Evaluation of the last control animal showed that BBB score in the EPO group showed an increase from 1 to 12 (p < 0.05). The immunohistochemical assay revealed that the number of PDGF-beta- and GFAP-positive cells was significantly higher in EPO group (p = 0.000) when compared to MP and control groups. After studying the effect of PDGF-beta expression on the locomotor function, we determined that PDGF-beta expression and locomotor function after a spinal injury has a strong relationship (p < 0.05). Conclusion: EPO seems to better increase the expression of PDGF-beta, thus produce better results in locomotor functions when compared to MP.
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    The relationship between oxidative stress and apoptosis of histopathological changes in the ovary made by mad honey containing grayanotoxin
    Sarsmaz, HY; Gürgen, SG; Cansu, A; Türkmen, S; Gündüz, A
    The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of grayanotoxin in mad honey on ovarian tissue folliculogenesis in terms of cell death and nitric oxide expression. Three groups of 18 female Sprague-Dawley rats were formed. The first group received mad honey (80 mg/kg), the second group received normal honey (80 mg/kg), and the third group was the control. The first and second groups received normal and mad honey by oral gavage for 30 days before being sacrificed under anesthesia. Caspase 3 immunostaining showed a moderate to strong response, particularly in the mad honey group. In the mad honey group, immunostaining for caspase 8 and caspase 9 revealed a moderate immunoreaction in the granulosa cells of the Graaf follicles. The majority of Graaf follicles exhibited TUNEL positive in the mad honey group. The iNOS immunoreaction revealed a high level of expression in the mad honey group. In all three groups, eNOS immunostaining showed weak reactivity. According to the findings of apoptotic and nitric oxide marker expression, it was determined that mad honey may result in an increase in follicular atresia in ovarian follicles when compared to normal honey and control groups.
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    Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Accelerates Cutaneous Wound Healing and Inhibits Pro-inflammatory Cytokines
    Gürgen, SG; Sayin, O; Çetin, F; Yücel, AT
    The purpose of this study was to evaluate transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and other common treatment methods used in the process of wound healing in terms of the expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. In the study, 24 female and 24 male adult Wistar-Albino rats were divided into five groups: (1) the non-wounded group having no incision wounds, (2) the control group having incision wounds, (3) the TENS (2 Hz, 15 min) group, (4) the physiological saline (PS) group and (5) the povidone iodine (PI) group. In the skin sections, interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) were assessed with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and immunohistochemical methods. In the non-wounded group, the expression of IL-1 beta, IL-6, and TNF-alpha signaling molecules was weaker in the whole tissue; however, in the control group, significant inflammatory response occurred, and strong cytokine expression was observed in the dermis, granulation tissue, hair follicles, and sebaceous glands (P < 0.05). In the TENS group, the decrease in TNF-alpha, IL-1 beta, and IL-6 immunoreaction in the skin was significant compared to the other forms of treatment (P < 0.05). Distinctive decreases of pro-inflammatory cytokines observed in the dermis in the TENS group suggest that TENS shortened the healing process by inhibating the inflammation phase.
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    The protective effect of metformin against the noise-induced hearing loss
    Kesici, GG; Öcal, FCA; Gürgen, SG; Erdem, SR; Ögüs, E; Erbek, HS; Özlüoglu, LN
    ObjectiveTo test the protective effect of metformin against noise-induced hearing loss.Methods24 rats were included in the study. The first group was exposed to noise only, the second group took metformin, the third group was exposed to noise and took metformin, and the fourth group was neither exposed to noise nor took metformin as control group. After measurement of baseline DPOAE and ABR of rats, the metformin group and the metformin+noise group received 300mg/kg/day metformin via gavage for 10days. On the 11th day, group 1 and group 3 were exposured to white noise at 105dB SPL for 15h. After noise exposure, DPOAE and ABR measurements of all rats were repeated on days 1st, 7th, and 21st. At the end of the study, all animals were sacrificed and cochlear tissues were separated for immunohistochemical assessments.ResultsABR threshold values and DPAOE measurements of groups 1 and 3 were deteriorated on the 1st day after noise, while deterioration in group 1 continued on 7th and 21st days, but normalized on 7th day in group 3. After immune staining, a significant immunoreaction was observed in the noise group, while the reaction in the noise+metformin group was close to the control group.ConclusionMetformin has a protective effect on noise-induced hearing loss in rats. As a conclusion, it is determined that metformin protects from permanent threshold shift in rats. It can be considered a good alternative for protecting noise-induced hearing loss.
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    Effects of chronic amiodarone treatment on rat testis
    Özkaya, AK; Dilber, E; Gürgen, SG; Kutlu, Ö; Cansu, A; Gedik, Y
    Amiodarone is a potent agent used to treat tachyarrhythmias, which are especially refractory to other medications, in both adults and children. Although widely used as an antiarrhythmic drug, amiodarone causes many serious adverse effects that limit its use. This study investigated the possible morphological and apoptotic effects of amiodarone on rat testes. Amiodarone was administered to male Sprague-Dawley rats at doses of 20 or 200 mg/kg/day for 14 days. A histopathological examination of testicular tissue revealed the presence of inflammatory cells in the seminiferous tubule lumen together with swelling and vacuolization in the cytoplasm of some spermatogonia; these effects occured in a dose-dependent manner. Immunohistochemical staining showed evidence of apoptosis, including caspase-3, caspase-9, Bax and increased DNA fragmentation was detected via a terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick-end labeling assay. In conclusion, the results show that chronic amiodarone treatment causes dose dependent degenerative and apoptotic effects on rat testes. (C) 2016 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.
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    Vitamin D protects against hippocampal apoptosis related with seizures induced by kainic acid and pentylenetetrazol in rats
    Sahin, S; Gürgen, SG; Yazar, U; Ince, I; Kamasak, T; Arslan, EA; Durgut, BD; Dilber, B; Cansu, A
    Objectives: The hippocampus is susceptible to damage in patients with epilepsy and in animals with seizures caused by excitotoxic agents. The effect of vitamin D on hippocampal apoptosis related with seizures has not been reported. However, epileptic patients have an increased risk of hypovitaminosis D which is most likely due to the effects of antiepileptic drugs. Therefore, in this study, it was aimed to evaluate the effects of vitamin D on hippocampal apoptosis related with seizures by using pentylenetetrazol (PTZ) and kainic acid (KA) in rats. Methods: Male Sprague Dawley rats, aged 5.5 weeks, were randomly divided into six groups: control, vitamin D, PTZ, KA, PTZ + vitamin D and KA + vitamin D groups. The groups that received vitamin D were given 500 IU/kg of vitamin D daily for two weeks in addition to a standard diet. At the end of this period, PTZ and KA were applied to trigger seizures in the rats in the seizure groups. 24 h after the administration of PTZ and KA, the rats were decapitated. In the hippocampal region, apoptosis was assessed by TUNEL and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), Bax, caspase-3 and c-fos activation were evaluated by immunohistochemical method. Results: BDNF level increased while c-fos, Bax and caspase-3 levels decreased (p < 0.0001, in all) in the hippocampal neurons of the groups that were pre-treated with vitamin D before the administration of PTZ and KA, in comparison with the PTZ and KA groups. Vitamin D significantly decreased the number of apoptotic cells in these rats in comparison with the PTZ and KA groups (p < 0.0001). Conclusion: This study indicates that vitamin D has neuroprotective effects on hippocampal apoptosis induced by PTZ and KA in rats. With this study it is suggested that keeping vitamin D levels within normal limits may be beneficial for patients with epilepsy, especially children.
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    The Effect of Erythropoietin on S100 Protein Expression in Cochlea After Acoustic Overstimulation: An Experimental Study
    Gürgen, SG; Gürgen, O; Kirkim, G; Kolatan, HE; Gürkan, S; Eskiizmir, G
    Aim: To investigate the effect of Erythropoietin on acoustically overstimulated rat spiral ganglion neurons (SGNs) using S100 protein immunostaining. Material and Method: Twenty-two Wistar albino rats were divided into three groups: healthy control group (n= 7), Saline solution (n= 7) and Erythropoietin injection groups (n= 8). Saline solution and Erythropoietin injection groups received white noise (100 dB SPL) for 3 hours. Cochlear sections were stained by silver staining technique and immunostained by S100 antibody. Results: Histochemical analysis of silver staining sections revealed normal structure and a weak staining in SGNs of healthy control group. However, dark-black cytoplasmic staining, cellular shrinkage and degeneration were detected in saline injection group. On the other hand, a few weakly stained neurons were observed in erythropoietin injection group. S100 staining demonstrated strong reaction in Schwann cells and myelin sheaths of SGNs in healthy control group (p< 0.05). In saline solution injection group, Schwann cells showed moderate S100 reaction and other regions of SGNs showed weak reaction (p< 0.05). In erythropoietin injection group, strong S100 expression almost similar to the healthy control group was determined, although there was an occasional decrease. Discussion: Erythropoetin may prevent noise induced SGN degeneration via protecting the Schwann cells in rat cochlea.
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    Oleuropein Has Modulatory Effects on Systemic Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Neuroinflammation in Male Rats
    Sahin, S; Sahin, E; Esenülkü, G; Renda, G; Gürgen, SG; Alver, A; Abidin, I; Cansu, A
    Background: Neuroin fl ammation induced by systemic in fl ammation is a risk factor for developing chronic neurologic disorders. Oleuropein (OLE) has antioxidant and anti-in fl ammatory properties; however, its effect on systemic in fl ammation-related neuroin fl ammation is unknown. Objectives: This study aimed to determine whether OLE protects against systemic lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced neuroin fl ammation in rats. Methods: Six-wk-old Wistar rats were randomly assigned to 1 of the following 5 groups: 1 ) control, 2 ) OLE-only, 3 ) LPS & thorn; vehicle, 4 ) OLE & thorn; LPS (O-LPS), and 5 ) a single-dose OLE & thorn; LPS (SO-LPS group). OLE 200 mg/kg or saline as a vehicle was administered via gavage for 7 d. On the seventh day, 2.5 mg/kg LPS was intraperitoneally administered. The rats were decapitated after 24 h of LPS treatment, and serum collection and tissue dissection were performed. The study assessed astrocyte and microglial activation using glial fi brillary acidic protein (GFAP) and CD11b immunohistochemistry, nod -like receptor protein -3, interleukin (IL)-1 beta , IL -17A, and IL -4 concentrations in prefrontal and hippocampal tissues via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and total antioxidant/oxidant status (TAS/TOS) in serum and tissues via spectrophotometry. Results: In both the O-LPS and SO-LPS groups, LPS-related activation of microglia and astrocytes was suppressed in the cortex and hippocampus ( P < 0.001), excluding cortical astrocyte activation, which was suppressed only in the SO-LPS group ( P < 0.001). Hippocampal GFAP immunoreactivity and IL -17A concentrations in the dentate gyrus were higher in the OLE group than those in the control group, but LPS-related increases in these concentrations were suppressed in the O-LPS group. The O-LPS group had higher cortical TAS and IL -4 concentrations. Conclusions: OLE suppressed LPS-related astrocyte and microglial activation in the hippocampus and cortex. The OLE-induced increase in cortical IL -4 concentrations indicates the induction of an anti-in fl ammatory phenotype of microglia. OLE may also modulate astrocyte and IL -17A functions, which could explain its opposing effects on hippocampal GFAP immunoreactivity and IL -17A concentrations when administered with or without LPS.
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    The effect of a single dose of Mk-801 use on adult brain tissue after an experimental head trauma model applied in immature rats
    Çigel, A; Sayin, O; Gürgen, SG; Sönmez, A
    Objective: Within the scope of this research, the long-term effects of experimental blunt head trauma on immature rats and MK-801 administered acutely after trauma on the brain tissue will be examined. In addition, the impact of trauma and MK-801 on Nestin and CD133, which are essential stem cells, will be evaluated by immunohistochemical and ELISA methods. Methods: In this study, the contusion trauma model was used. Sprague Dawley rats 30 7-day-old were divided into three groups: Group 1 (n = 10) control group, Group 2 (n = 10) trauma Group (head trauma applied), and Group 3 (n = 10) MK-801 + trauma Group. In the third group, immediately after head trauma, MK-801 (Sigma M107) dissolved in physiological saline was administered as a single dose of 1 mg/kg ip. Results: The concentration of nestin was significantly higher in the control group compared to both the trauma and trauma+drug groups (p < 0.001). CD133 was statistically significantly higher in the control group compared to the other two groups (p = 0.002). It was determined that the differences in Nestin CA1 and DG measurements resulted from the trauma and control and trauma and trauma+drug groups, and the differences in CD133 CA1 and DG measurements resulted from the trauma and control group. Conclusion: The positive effect of MK-801 on neuroprotective and neuronal proliferation was elaborated. Administration of MK-801 significantly induced nestin and CD133 concentrations in the injured tissue.
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    A Comparison Study of Growth Factor Expression following Treatment with Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Saline Solution, Povidone-Iodine, and Lavender Oil in Wounds Healing
    Kutlu, AK; Çeçen, D; Gürgen, SG; Sayin, O; Çetin, F
    This study compared the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), saline solution (SS), povidone-iodine (PI), and lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia) through expression of growth factors in a rat model of wound healing. Six experimental groups were established, each containing 8 rats: a healthy group with no incision wounds, an incision-control group, an incision and TENS group, an incision and SS group, an incision and PI group, and an incision and lavender oil group. Experiments continued for 5 days, after which the skin in the excision area was removed. Tissue concentrations of epidermal growth factor (EGF) and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-A were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Tissue expressions of EGF, PDGF-A, and fibroblast growth factor (FGF)-2 were determined using immunohistochemistry. Wound closure progressed more rapidly in the TENS and lavender oil groups than in the control and other study groups. In particular, PDGF-A expressions in the dermis and EGF expression in the epidermis were significantly intense in the TENS group (p < 0.05). In addition, ELISA levels of growth factors such as PDGF-A and EGF were significantly higher in TENS group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). These immunohistochemical and ELISA results suggest that TENS may improve wound healing through increasing growth factors in the dermis and epidermis more than other topical applications.
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    Effect of 2.45 GHz Microwave Radiation on the Inner Ear: A Histopathological Study on 2.45 GHz Microwave Radiation and Cochlea
    Tahir, E; Karadayi, AA; Gürgen, SG; Engiz, BK; Turgut, A
    BACKGROUND: The present study aims to determine the possible low dose-dependent adverse effects of 2.45 GHz microwave exposure and Wi-Fi frequency on the cochlea. METHODS: Twelve pregnant female rats (n = 12) and their male newborns were exposed to Wi-Fi frequencies with varying electric field values of 0.6, 1.9, 5, 10 V/m, and 15 V/m during the 21-day gestation period and 45 days after birth, except for the control group. Auditory brainstem response testing was performed before exposure and sacrification. After removal of the cochlea, histopathological examination was conducted by immunohistochemistry methods using caspase (cysteine-aspartic proteases, cysteine aspartates, or cysteine-dependent aspartate-directed proteases)-3, -9, and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL). Kruskal-Wallis and Wilcoxon tests and multivariate analysis of variance were used. RESULTS: Auditory brainstem response thresholds in postexposure tests increased statistically significantly at 5 V/m and above doses. When the number of apoptotic cells was compared in immunohistochemistry examination, significant differences were found at 10 V/m and 15 V/m doses (F-(5,F-15) = 23.203, P =.001; Pillai's trace = 1.912, eta(2) = 0.637). As the magnitude of the electric field increased, all histopathological indicators of apoptosis increased. The most significant effect was noted on caspase-9 staining (eta(2)c9 = 0.996), followed by caspase-3 (eta(2)c3 = 0.991), and TUNEL staining (eta(2)t = 0.801). Caspase-3, caspase-9, and TUNEL-stained cell densities increased directly by increasing the electric field and power values. CONCLUSION: Apoptosis and immune activity in the cochlea depend on the electric field and power value. Even at low doses, the electromagnetic field in Wi-Fi frequency damages the inner ear and causes apoptosis.
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    Usage of whey protein may cause liver damage via inflammatory and apoptotic responses
    Gürgen, SG; Yücel, AT; Karakus, AÇ; Çeçen, D; Özen, G; Koçtürk, S
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the long- and short-term inflammatory and apoptotic effects of whey protein on the livers of non-exercising rats. Thirty rats were divided into three groups namely (1) control group, (2) short-term whey (WS) protein diet (252 g/kg for 5 days), and (3) long-term whey (WL) protein diet (252 g/kg for 4 weeks). Interleukin 1 (IL-1), IL-6, tumor necrosis factor (TNF-), and cytokeratin 18 (CK-18-M30) were assessed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and immunohistochemical methods. Apoptosis was evaluated using the terminal transferase-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate nick-end labeling (TUNEL) method. Hepatotoxicity was evaluated by quanitation of serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT). Based on the biochemical levels and immunohistochemical results, the highest level of IL-1 was identified in the WL group (p < 0.01). The IL-6 and TNF- results were slightly lower in the WS group than in the control group and were highest in the WL group (p < 0.01). The CK-18-M30 and TUNEL results were highest in the WS group and exhibited medium intensity in the WL group (p < 0.01). AST results were statistically significant for all groups, while our ALT groups were particularly significant between the WL and control groups (p < 0.01). The results showed that when whey protein is used in an uninformed manner and without exercising, adverse effects on the liver may occur by increasing the apoptotic signal in the short term and increasing inflammatory markers and hepatotoxicity in the long term.