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Item Determination of glycoconjugate residues of erythrocytes at different age groups of rats(UHOD - Uluslararasi Hematoloji Onkoloji Dergisi, 2010) Gumus A.; Balcan E.Aging is a time-dependent process that contains cell injury caused by molecular damages and eventually functional impairment of tissues and organs. The possible roles of cell surface carbohydrates, which are very important molecules in cell to cell and/or cell to extracellular matrix recognition, on aging process are not yet clear. In this study, glycoconjugate alterations of membrane glycoproteins of erythrocytes in aging organism were evaluated with lectin histochemistry and lectin blotting studies in 1, 4 and 7 months old rats. Lectin histochemistry results indicated that α(2→3) and α(2→6)-linked sialic acids are intensively found in erythrocyte membranes, but this intensity of sialic acids decreases with age. Similar evidences were obtained from lectin blotting studies which performed with same lectins. These results suggest that sialic acid reactivity alters with the age of organism. We thought that (a) sialic acid containing glycoconjugates altered not only with erythrocyte senescence, but also aging process of organism or (b) the number of sialic acid containing erythrocytes decreased by age.Item Is renal and urologic findings associated with costello syndrome?: Case report; [Renal ve ürolojik bulgular costello sendromu ile ilişkili midir?](2013) Özunan Akil I.; Evrengül H.; Çetin M.; Taneli C.Costello syndrome is a rare congenital disorder affecting multiple organ systems which is inherited in a autosomal dominant manner. It is a Ras/mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway syndrome resulting from HRAS mutations. HRAS mutations are responsible for cell pro liferation, motility, apopitosis and cell aging in eukaryotes.The phenotypic characteristics of Costello syndrome are atypical signs of face, wide mouth, thick lips loose, soft skin, deep lines on the hands and soles of the feet, kyphoscoliosis, cervical kyphosis, thick curly hair, nasal fibroma, hyperker atosis, hyperpigmentation, and also there are skeletal and orthopedic problems. Which is similar to the findings resulting from this path disregulation. Cardio fascia cutaneous syndrome and Noonan syndrome and the differential diagnosis should be made. Diagnosis is based on genetic testing in 80 90% of the cases whereas lO% are diagnosed clinically. In this report, a case presented who has got phenotypic characteristics of Costello syndrome with coarse facial appearance, eccentricity root of the nose, the palate dome, large lips, large mouth, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with the renal and urological anomaly presented.. Copyright © 2013 by Türkiye Klinikleri.Item Quercetin-mediated apoptosis and cellular senescence in human colon cancer(Bentham Science Publishers, 2020) Özsoy S.; Becer E.; Kabadayı H.; Vatansever H.S.; Yücecan S.Background: Quercetin is a flavonol from the flavonoid group of polyphenols, which positively affects human health due to its anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and cardioprotective effects. The effects of phenolic compounds, including quercetin, on programmed cell death and cellular senescence, have been the subject of research in recent years. Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of quercetin on cell viability, apoptosis and cellular senescence in primary (Colo-320) and metastatic (Colo-741) colon adenocarcinoma cell lines. Methods: Cytotoxicity was analyzed via MTT assay in Colo-320 and Colo-741 cell lines. After quercetin treatment, cell ularsenescence and apoptosis were evaluated by TUNEL staining, X-Gal staining and indirect peroxidase tech-nique for immunocytochemical analysis of related proteins such as Bax, Bcl-2, caspase-3, Hsp27, Lamin B1, p16, cyclin B1. Results: The effective dose for inhibition of cell growth in both cell lines was determined to be 25µg/ml quercetin for 48 hours. Increased Baximmunoreactivityfollowingquercetin treatment was significant in both Colo-320 and Colo-741 cell lines, but decreased Bcl-2 immunoreactivitywas significant only in theColo-320 primary cell line. In addition, after quercetin administration, the number of TUNEL positive cells and, immunoreactivities for p16, Lamin B1 and cyclin B1 in both Colo-320 and Colo-741 cells increased. Conclusion: Our results suggest that quercetin may only induce apoptosis in primary colon cancer cells. Further-more, quercetin also triggered senescence in colon cancer cells, but some cells remained alive, suggesting that colon cancer cells might have escaped from senescence. © 2020 Bentham Science Publishers.Item Loss of Wasl improves pancreatic cancer outcome(American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2020) Hidalgo-Sastre A.; Desztics J.; Dantes Z.; Schulte K.; Ensarioglu H.K.; Bassey-Archibong B.; Öllinger R.; Engleiter T.; Rayner L.; Einwächter H.; Daniel J.M.; Altaee A.S.A.; Steiger K.; Lesina M.; Rad R.; Reichert M.; Von Figura G.; Siveke J.T.; Schmid R.M.; Lubeseder-Martellato C.Several studies have suggested an oncogenic role for the neural Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein (N-WASP, encoded by the Wasl gene), but thus far, little is known about its function in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). In this study, we performed in silico analysis of WASL expression in PDAC patients and found a correlation between low WASL expression and prolonged survival. To clarify the role of Wasl in pancreatic carcinogenesis, we used 2 oncogenic Kras-based PDAC mouse models with pancreas-specific Wasl deletion. In line with human data, both mouse models had an increased survival benefit due to either impaired tumor development in the presence of the tumor suppressor Trp53 or the delayed tumor progression and senescent phenotype upon genetic ablation of Trp53. Mechanistically, loss of Wasl resulted in cell-autonomous senescence through displacement of the N-WASP binding partners WASP-interacting protein (WIP) and p120ctn; vesicular accumulation of GSK3β, as well as YAP1 and phosphorylated β-catenin, which are components of the destruction complex; and upregulation of Cdkn1a(p21), a master regulator of senescence. Our findings, thus, indicate that Wasl functions in an oncogenic manner in PDAC by promoting the deregulation of the p120-catenin/β-catenin/p21 pathway. Therefore, strategies to reduce N-WASP activity might improve the survival outcomes of PDAC patients. © 2020, American Society for Clinical Investigation.Item Resveratrol triggers Apoptosis in colon cancer cells rather than senescence(Mattioli 1885, 2021) Madencioğlu S.; Becer E.; Kabadayı H.; Vatansever H.S.; Yücecan S.Objective: Resveratrol is a phenolic compound that classified in stilbenoid and used as anticancer agent in many cancer types. The purpose of the study is to determine apoptotic and senescence inducing effects in primary (Colo-320) and metastatic (Colo-741) colon cancer cells. Methods: Cell growth and cytotoxicity were detected by MTT method in both Colo-320 and Colo-741 cell lines. Apoptotic and senescence inducing activities were tested with TUNEL staining, X-gal staining and immunocytochemistry using antibodies directed against to Bax, Bcl-2, caspase-3, Hsp27, Lamin B1, p16, cyclin B1. Results: According to MTT results, 25 μg/mL and 10 μg/mL concentrations of resveratrol were found more effective for Colo-320 and Colo-741 cell lines, respectively. As a result of immunocytochemical staining, Bax immunoreactivity was significantly increased while Bcl-2 immunoreactivity significantly decreased in Colo-320 cell line. Increased Hsp27, lamin B1 and p16 immunoreactivities on Colo-320 cells were not significant. In Colo-741 cells, Bcl-2 immunoreactivity was significantly increased. Hsp27 immunoreactivity in Colo-320 cell line was significantly higher than Colo-741 cell line. In addition, after resveratrol administration, while the TUNEL positive cells significantly increased in Colo-320 cells, X-gal positive cells was detected in Colo-741 than Colo-320 cells. Conclusion: Resveratrol can inhibit cell viability both in primer and metastatic colon cancer cells. However, resveratrol might be more effective triggering mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis in primary colon cancer cells. Apoptotic and cell cycle inhibiting effects of resveratrol may differ by cell type. Therefore, resveratrol may be a potential phytotherapeutic agent for colon cancer according to the cell origin. © Mattioli 1885.Item Senescence-mediated anticancer effects of quercetin(Elsevier Inc., 2022) Özsoy Gökbilen S.; Becer E.; Vatansever H.S.Cellular senescence plays a key role in aging and age-related disease initiation. It is a highly dynamic and multistep process that can be stimulated by various stimuli, including cellular stress, DNA damage, telomere shortening, and oncogene activation. Also, senescence is a potent antitumor mechanism, by preventing the proliferation of cancerous cells. However, some of the senescent cells have apoptosis resistance and can cause recurrence in cancer. A new class of drugs termed senolytics selectively kill and eliminate senescent cells. In recent years, natural compounds such as quercetin have been discovered to be effective as senolytic agents. Quercetin is a phytochemical that has strong antioxidant properties and pro-apoptotic effects and has been investigated for many years. Additionally, it has great potential to be used as a senolytic agent. According to preclinical and early-phase clinical data of senolytic agent research, quercetin administration appears to be effective in preventing or alleviating cancer formation. In this paper, we review the importance of cellular senescence in carcinogenesis and the effects of quercetin on senescence, as well as quercetin's potential effects as a pro-apoptotic agent and suppressor of cancer cell proliferation. © 2022 Elsevier Inc.