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- MakaleAçık Erişim2015Scopus SJRQ2The in vitro effect of Lambda-cyhalothrin on quality and antioxidant responses of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss spermatozoa
Kutluyer, Filiz; Erisir, Mine; Benzer, Fulya; Ögretmen, Fatih; Inanan, Burak Evren
There is little information in the scientific literature about effect of in vitro exposure of fish spermatozoa to pesticides. In vitro effect of Lambda-cyhalothrin (La) on sperm quality and oxidative stress has not been fully explored yet. The effects of LCT, which is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide, on quality and oxidative stress of spermatozoa were investigated in vitro due to extensively use to control a wide range of insect pests in agriculture, public health, and homes and gardens. To explore the potential in vitro toxicity of La, fish spermatozoa were incubated with different concentrations of LCT (0.6, 1.2 and 2.4 mu g/L) for 2 h. Reduced glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), catalase (CAT) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in spermatozoa were analyzed for determination of oxidant and antioxidant balance. Our results indicated that the percentage and duration of sperm motility significantly decreased with exposure to LCT. Activity of GSH-Px and MDA (P < 0.05) and GSH levels (P < 0.05) increased in a concentration-dependent manner while CAT activity decreased (P < 0.05). In conclusion, the oxidant and antioxidant status and sperm quality were affected by increasing concentrations of LCT. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2014Sığırların normal doğum ve güç doğumunda eritrosit arginaz aktivitesi ve plazma nitrik oksit düzeylerinin karşılaştırılması
Kandemir, Fatih Mehmet; Yüksel, Murat; Benzer, Fulya; Erişir, Mine; Hanedan, Başak
This study was aimed to investigate erythrocyte arginase activity and plasma nitric oxide (NO)levels in dystocia and normal calving of cows and compare these parameters. The study materialconsisted of 16 cows, 3 8 years old, brought for parturition at term to the Clinic of Obstetrics andGynecology at F ı rat University. Blood samples of cows normally calving and dystocia were takeninto blood collecting tubes with heparin from the jugular vein in the first half hour after delivery andcentrifuged at 3000 rpm for 10 minutes. Plasma NO levels and erythrocyte arginase activities weremeasured. The erythrocyte arginase activity in cows normally calving was significantly increasedcompared to that in cows with dystocia (P<0.01), and the plasma NO level in cows normally calvingwas significantly decreased compared to that in cows with dystocia (P<0.05). It was concluded thatthe lower erythrocyte arginase activity and higher plasma NO level in cows might play a role indystocia.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2012Scopus SJRQ2Chemotherapeutic Agent-induced Nephrotoxicity in Rabbits: Protective Role of Grape Seed Extract
Benzer, Fulya; Kandemir, Fatih Mehmet; Ceribasi, Songul; Ozkaraca, Mustafa; Yildirim, Nuran Cikcikoglu; Ozan, Sema Temizer
Cisplatin (CP) is one of the most effective cancer chemotherapeutic agent used against various solid tumors. This study was designed to investigate the antioxidant effects of Grape Seed Extract (GSE) on CP induced oxidative damage in rabbit kidney. The material of study was consist of 18 male New Zealand rabbit. Animals were divided into 3 groups. The first group was administered a single intraperitoneal (i.p.) close of 0.9% saline. The second group of rabbits was treated with CP (a single i.p. dose of 5 mg kg(-1) body weight); The third group of rabbits was treated with GSE by gavage at the dose of 250 mg kg(-1) body weight for 6 consecutive days before and 6 consecutive days after a single i.p. CP injection. As a result of CP administration, kidney function tests; urea, BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) and creatinine levels were increased (p<0.001). It was observed that CP increase malondialdehide (MDA) levels, the most important indicator of oxidative damage and decreased the activity of catalasc (CAT). Administration of CP did not caused statically a change in glutathione (GSH) levels and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-P-x) activity (p>0.05). GSE treatment has high levels of MDA to compared to normal levels (p<0.001) but not an increase in CAT (p<0.05). In CP treatment group, severe acute tubular necrosis was seen. It was determined that in CP+GSE group mild degenerative changes were received instead of acute tubular necrosis. GSE has been found to be partially protective effect against CP induced biochemical and histopathological changes in rabbit kidney.
AtıfWoS7OpenAlex7İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2012Scopus SJRQ3The Effects of Different Dosage of Kefir with Different Durations on Growth Performances and Antioxidant System in the Blood and Liver Tissues of Coruh Trout (Salmo coruhensis)
Can, Erkan; Kurtoglu, Ilker Zeki; Benzer, Fulya; Erisir, Mine; Kocabas, Mehmet; Kizak, Volkan; Kayim, Murathan; Çelik, Huseyin Tugrul
The objective of the present work is to examine the effects of different doses (0, 10, 20 and 40 g kg(-1) fish diet mass) of kefir on growth performance and oxidant-antioxidant status in the blood and liver tissues of Coruh trout, Salmo coruhensis, in different periods (2 and 3 months). In this study, survival was more than 88.3%, and irrespective of dietary kefir levels at the end of the study. There were no significant differences in SGR (Specific growth rate), FCR (Feed conservation rate), CF (Condition factor) among fish fed diets with 0, 10, 20 and 40 g kg(-1) kefir, however, these growth values were significantly different in terms of durations between 2-month and 3-month treatment (P<0.05). Our results indicated that TAS (Total Antioxidant Status) and TOS (Total Oxidant Status) in blood tissues reduced with kefir treatment at the end of third month (P<0.05). Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in liver decreased in all groups compared with control group and a considerable extent decrease was observed in 40 g dose of kefir treatment at the end of third month. The data obtained from this experiment indicated that the same dose of kefir was more effective at the end of 3-month treatment than 2-month treatment (P<0.001). Although there was no statistical difference among groups, an increase in the glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) enzyme activity was observed in all groups compared to control groups. While catalase (CAT) activity decreased in all groups compared to control group at the end of second month (P<0.01), the decrease was insignificant level at the end of third month. In glutathione (GSH) levels, statistical differences were no observed in all groups compared to the control group with 2-month treatment while there were significant increases with 3-month treatment (P<0.001). It was concluded that kefir could play an antioxidant role and its effectiveness depended on dosage and time of application in Coruh trout, S. coruhensis.
AtıfWoS15OpenAlex15İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2012Scopus SJRQ2Changes in nitric oxide levels and erythrocyte arginase activities in patient with Down syndrome
Ozbey, Ulku; Seyran, Ayse; Erisir, Mine; Benzer, Fulya; Savucu, Yuksel
Down syndrome is a chromosome abnormality with specific clinical symptoms and mental retardation caused by trisomy of chromosome 21. There is evidence that oxygen free radicals play an important role in the pathophysiology of many neuropsychiatric disorders. Although, it has not been investigated yet, several recent studies proposed that nitric oxide related to oxidative stress and arginase may have a pathophysiological role in mental retardation. The purpose of this study was to determine plasma nitric oxide levels and erythrocyte arginase activities in patients with Down syndrome and in healthy children. Plasma nitric oxide levels and erythrocyte arginase activity were measured in 20 patients with Down syndrome (median age: 15.6 +/- 7.5) and 20 age-matched healthy subjects (median age: 16.2 +/- 7.4). Significant differences were found between erythrocyte arginase activity of the patients with Down syndrome (35.2 +/- 2.7 U/g hemoglobin (Hb)) and those of healthy children (43.5 +/- 2.9 U/g Hb), (P < 0.05). But we have not found any statistical difference between persons with Down syndrome and control group for nitric oxide (P > 0.05). It was concluded that the level of erythrocyte arginase activity could be considered as a useful marker for assessing the level of mental retardation in children with Down syndrome.
- MakaleYalnız künye2011Yoncanın toklularda kas ve kuyruk yağ dokularındaki retinol, a-tokoferol ve kolesterol düzeyleri üzerine etkisi
Seven, Pinar Tatli; Gürdoğan, Fuat; Benzer, Fulya; Erişir, Zeki; Seven, Ismail; Bahşi, Muammer; Özçelik, Mehtap; Kılınç, Ünal; Ökkeş; Yılmaz, Okkes
In this study, the effects of fresh, ensiled or dried alfalfa on retinol, a-tocopherol and cholesterol levels in yearling sheep were investigated. In the study, 40 Akkaraman male yearling sheep, 4 months of age and an average body weight of 21 kg, were used. All diets used in the present study were prepared as isonitrogenous and isoenergetic. The alfalfa forms used in rations composed the experimental groups. With regard to groups were fed with wheat straw as roughage was Control group (C-Group) or fed with fresh alfalfa was AF group, ensiled alfalfa was AS group and dried alfalfa was AD group. Retinol levels in muscular and tail adipose tissue were found to be higher in alfalfa feeding groups compared to control group. The highest a-tocopherol level in deltoideous muscle tissue was detected in AF group. Cholesterol levels in muscular and tail adipose tissue were found to be lower in alfalfa feeding groups compared to control group.As a conclusion it can be said that, decrasing cholesterol levels in yearling sheep by feeding with alfalfa, is extremely important for human beings that consume red meat, as it can reduce the risk of coronary heart diseases.
- MakaleYalnız künye2011Scopus SJRQ2BENEFICIAL EFFECTS OF GRAPE SEED EXTRACT AGAINST CISPLATIN-INDUCED TESTICULER DAMAGE IN RABBITS
Yildirim, Nuran Cikcikoglu; Kandemir, Fatih Mehmet; Benzer, Fulya
Biological compounds with antioxidant properties may contribute to the protection of cells and tissues against deleterious effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and other free radicals induced by cisplatin. This study was performed to investigate the possible protective role of antioxidant treatment with grape seed extract (GSE) on cisplatin-induced testes oxidant injury using biochemical approaches. The degree of protection produced by GSE was evaluated by determining the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH), the activity of catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), were estimated from testes of rabbits. Male New Zealand white rabbits were divided into 3 groups (n=6): 1-Control group(1 ml saline. i.p) 2-Cisplatin group (a single dose of cisplatin (5 mg/kg, i.p) 3-A single dose of cisplatin (5 mg/kg, i.p) + GSE (250 mg/kg/day, i.p) for 6 days. MDA level were significantly higher when compared to Control (p < 0.05). In Cisplatin+grapes groups MDA levels were found significantly lower than cisplatin group (p < 0.05). GSH levels were decreased with cisplatin compared to control but in case of cisplatin+ GSE it increased (p < 0.05). In treated rabbits, the activity of CAT and GSH-Px was decreased in cisplatin and cisplatin+ GSE groups compared to control (p < 0.001). These results indicate that the antioxidant GSE might have a protective effect against cisplatin-induced testiculer damage and oxidative stress in rabbit.
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