Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları
Yayınlar
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3Establishing a link between the chemical composition and biological activities of Gladiolus italicus Mill. from the Turkish flora utilizing in vitro, in silico and network pharmacological methodologies
Zengin, Gokhan; Cetiz, Mehmet Veysi; Abul, Nurgul; Gulcin, Ilhami; Caprioli, Giovanni; Piatti, Diletta; Ricciutelli, Massimo; Koyuncu, Ismail; Yuksekdag, Ozgur; Bahşi, Muammer
Objectives: Five solvent extracts (n-hexane, ethyl acetate, ethanol, ethanol/water (70%), and water) of Gladiolus italicus Mill. from Turkey were evaluated for chemical and biological properties. Methods: Antioxidant activities, inhibitory properties against key enzymes involved in the etiology of chronic diseases were tested, as well as cytotoxic effects on different cell lines. Chemical characterization was also carried out to determine the most abundant compounds of each extract. Results: The highest total phenolic content (TPC) was observed in the water extract while highest TFC in ethanol/water extract. The most abundant compounds in the extracts were hyperoside (69041.06 mg kg−1), isoquercitrin (46239.49 mg kg−1), delphindin-3,5-diglucoside (42043.81 mg kg−1), myricetin (21486.61 mg kg−1), and kaempferol-3-glucoside (21199.76 mg kg−1). Molecular dynamic (MD) simulations confirmed the structural stability and dynamic conformational integrity of these complexes over a period of 100 ns. In network pharmacology, A total of 657 unique target genes were screened: 52 associated with programmed cell death-1 (PD-1), 85 with vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR2), and 130 with fibroblast growth factor receptor-2 (FGFR2), identifying crucial gene interactions for these proteins. Gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses were conducted, revealing significant interactions and pathways such as the advanced glycation end products (AGE) and their receptors (RAGE) signaling pathway in diabetic complications and T- helper 17 (Th17) cell differentiation, among others. This elucidation of complex networks involving key genes like AKT Serine/Threonine Kinase 1 (AKT1), MYC proto-oncogene (MYC), tumor protein 53 (TP53), Interleukin 6 (IL6), and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) provides a promising foundation for the development of targeted therapies in the treatment of non-communicable diseases. Conclusion: These results show that G. italicus could be a natural source of potent antioxidants and enzyme inhibitors which need to be further explored for the development of biopharmaceuticals.
AtıfScopus15OpenAlex13
İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2023Investigation of the Effects of Ghrelin and Kisspeptin Levels in Liver Tissue of Rats Fed with High Fructose Diet -A Histological Study
Özay, Yusuf; Güler, Osman; Türk, Ahmet; Karadag, Abdullah; Zencirci, Büşra
Purpose: High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is used commonly in the food industry and has been associated with various diseases including obesity, diabetes and fatty liver. Ghrelin, an orexigenic hormone with widespread receptors in many tissues, exerts various central and peripheral effects. Food intake may reduce its synthesis. Kisspeptin plays a major role in reproductive hormones and its receptors are expressed in tissues with high metabolic activity, such as the liver. This study aims to investigate the effects of HFCS consumption on liver tissue and its relationship with Kisspeptin and Ghrelin levels. Materials and Methods: Fourteen adult male Wistar albino rats, aged eight to ten weeks, were used in this study and divided into two groups; Control and HFCS (n=7). Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α), Ghrelin, and Kisspeptin levels in the liver tissues of the rats were measured using an immunohistochemical method and subsequently analyzed through histoscoring. Results: Our data revealed a significant increase in Kisspeptin, Caspase 3, and TNF-α levels and a decrease in Ghrelin levels in the HFCS group compared to the Control group. Conclusion: In conclusion, our study demonstrates, for the first time, changes in liver Kisspeptin levels induced by a high fructose diet. Furthermore, the consumption of HFCS in food led to inflammatory activation, tissue damage, and reduced Ghrelin levels.
- MakaleYalnız künye2022Scopus SJRQ2An ethno-veterinary study on plants used for the treatment of livestock diseases in Genç (Bingöl-Turkey)
Babacan, Ebru Yüce; Polat, Rıdvan; Güler, Osman; Moyan, Ayşe; Paksoy, Mehmet Yavuz; Çakılcıoğlu, Uğur
There are a very limited number of studies on plants traditionally used in animal diseases in Turkey. As a result, valuable information is getting lost. Traditional plant use in Genç District (Turkey) was recorded by semi-structured interviews with breeders and shepherds. The collected information was subjected to quantitative analysis using the informant consensus factor. It was recorded that a total of 53 plants from 24 families were used in the traditional treatment of animal diseases. 8 of these plants are endemic plants with a narrow distribution area and were recorded for the first time by us. The breeders stated that they applied such plants to animals with peace in mind as these plants had been used for human treatment as well. This study is the first ethnoveterinary study conducted in the province. Phytochemical studies need to be carried out on medicinal plants used in livestock around Bingöl Province. We believe that the use of this preliminary information obtained from ethnoveterinary studies by researchers will contribute to the production of natural animal medicines.
AtıfScopus32İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2021Scopus SJRQ2An ethnoveterinary study on plants used for the treatment of livestock diseases in the province of Giresun (Turkey)
Güler, Osman; Polat, Rıdvan; Karaköse, Mustafa; Çakılcıoğlu, Uğur; Akbulut, Sefa
The lack of ethnoveterinary surveys in Turkey, results in losses in the veterinary phytopharmacology field. This is the first ethnoveterinary research in which statistical calculations about plants are done by informant consensus factor (ICF) method in the Blacksea Region of Turkey. To catalog, analyze, and disseminate the knowledge of plant use in ethnoveterinary practices in the province of Giresun (Turkey). Information was gathered through open and semi-structured interviews with local people, mainly elderly shepherds and farmers, in the Giresun province. The collected data was analyzed quantitatively using two indices, informant consensus factor (ICF). A total of 65 ethnoveterinary plants belonging to 38 families are used for the treatment of animal diseases. According to the local farmers, the most often mentioned species that used in the resarch area have high ethno-veterinary potential. Most of these plants are also used for some human conditions in the study area. There are large numbers of ethno-veterinary practices EVPs in southern Turkey with undocumented cumulative knowledge of the indigenous people. Unfortunately, some evidence of their slow disappearance has been found. The traditional knowledge in the treatment of livestock diseases of the Giresun districts needs further scientific evaluations by phytochemical and antimicrobial experimentation.
AtıfScopus65WoS54OpenAlex57İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2020The Effect of Propolis on Oxidative Damage Induced by Whole Body Irradiation in Rat
Baykara, Murat; Erisir, Mine; Özçelik, Mehtap; Güler, Osman
The antioxidant and radioprotective effects of propolis against ionizing radiation induced oxidativedamage were investigated. Twenty one rats were divided in to 3 groups; 1 st group was the controlgroup; 2nd group was the irradiation group, physiological saline (i.p.)/ 3 days + 9 Gy gammairradiation; 3rd group was irradiation + Propolis group, propolis (i.p. 100 mg / kg BW) / 3 days + 9Gy gamma irradiation. As a result of irradiation, a significant increase was determined inmalondialdehyde (MDA) levels of liver, kidney, and brain tissues of the rats (P<0.001). There was asignificant decrease in glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity of all the tissues (P˂0.001) andsuperoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and glutathione (GSH) level in the liver (P˂0.01). Also, GSHlevel increased significantly in the kidney (P˂0.001) and ovarium tissues (P˂0.05). The MDA levelsthat increased in the liver as a result of irradiation, decreased significantly due the addition ofpropolis (P˂0.001); whereas, the MDA levels that increased in kidney and brain did not change. Inthe spleen and ovarium tissues, MDA levels decreased significantly as a result of addition ofpropolis compared to the irradiation group (P˂0.05). It was determined that GSH levels, thatdecreased in the liver (P˂0.01), and increased in the kidney due to addition of propolis, and GSHlevels, that decreased in the liver as a result of irradiation (P˂0.01) and increased in the kidney(P˂0.001), approached to the normal level (P˂0.001) and the GSH levels in the spleen and brainincreased compared to both the control and irradiation groups (P˂0.05). The addition of propoliscaused a decrease in the GSH-Px activities of heart, spleen, brain, and ovarium tissues comparedto both the control and irradiation groups (P˂0.001). Also, a decrease in the SOD activity of hearttissue compared to the control group was found (P˂0.05).
- MakaleYalnız künye2018The Effect of Honey and Pollen on Lipid Peroxidation and Some Antioxidants Against Experimental Liver Damage With Cadmium
Simsek, Halil; Güler, Osman
The aim of this study was to determine the changes in cadmium (Cd) expose rats in liver tissue by giving honey and pollen to glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), catalase (CAT), glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA). The study was performed on rats and five groups were formed. The groups were designed as following; Group 1: Control, Group 2: Cd administered, Group 3: Cd+honey, Group 4: Cd+pollen, Group 5: Cd+honey+pollen. The application was lasted for six weeks. At the and of the study, tissue samples were collected and the levels of GSH-Px, CAT, GSH and MDA were measured. After statistical analyses, while the differences of amount of tissue GSH-Px, CAT and MDA levels between control and Cd groups were statistically important, the GSH levels were not. Activities of GSH-Px and CAT were important in Cd+honey, Cd+pollen and Cd+honey+pollen groups along with Cd, group. While the level of MDA were important in Cd and Cd+honey, Cd and Cd+pollen, Cd and Cd+honey+pollen, level of GSH in was found unimportant in all groups.
AtıfTR Dizin1
İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2017Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale ile Enfekte Edilen Broylerlerde Lipid Peroksidasyon ve Bazı Antioksidanlar Üzerine Enrofloksasin ve Kafeik Asit Fenetil Ester'in Etkisi *
Benzer, Fulya; Taşdemir, Bülent; Temizer Ozan, Sema; Kılıç, Ayşe; Erişir, Mine; Simsek, Halil; Güler, Osman
Bu araştırmada 4 haftalık 96 broyler civciv 8 gruba bölündü. I. Kontrol Grubu, II. Antibiyotik Grubu, III. Kafeik asit fenetil ester (KAFE) Grubu, IV. Antibiyotik+KAFE Grubu, V.Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale (ORT) Grubu, VI. ORT+Antibiyotik Grubu, VII. ORT+KAFE Grubu ve VIII. ORT+Antibiyotik+KAFE Grubu. ORT 3263/91 suşunu (serotip A) 3.8x108 CFU/mL içeren inokulum aerosol olarak verildi (Grup V-VIII). Gruplara antibiyotik ve KAFE uygulanmasına ORT verilmesinden sonraki 17. günde aynı zamanda başlatıldı. 6 gün süre ile enrofloksasin (10 mg/kg/gün) içme sularına katıldı (Grup II, IV, VI, VIII), KAFE (10 µmol/kg) i.p olarak uygulandı (Grup III, IV, VII, VIII). ORT enfeksiyonu sonucu akciğer dokusunda malondialdehit (MDA) düzeyi (P<0.01) ve superoksid dismutaz (SOD) aktivitesi (P<0.05), trake dokusunda MDA (P<0.001) ve glutatyon (GSH) (P<0.05) düzeyi ile glutatyon peroksidaz (GSH-Px) (P<0.01) aktivitesi arttı, akciğerde GSH-Px (P<0.001) ve katalaz (KAT) aktiviteleri ise (P<0.05) azaldı. Akciğerde kontrol grubuna antibiyotik ve KAFE tek başına ve birlikte uygulanması MDA düzeyinde istatistiki olarak anlamlı artışa (P<0.05), GSH-Px (P<0.01) ve KAT (P<0.001) aktivitelerinde önemli azalmaya sebep oldu. ORT enfeksiyonu sonucu akciğer dokusunda meydana gelen MDA seviyesindeki artış üzerine antibiyotik ve KAFE tek başına ve birlikte önemli azaltıcı etki gösterdi (P<0.001). Trekada kontrol grubuna tek başına antibiyotik ve Ant+KAFE uygulanması sonucu MDA düzeyinde istatistiki olarak anlamlı artış (P<0.001) saptandı. Enfeksiyon grubunda Ant ve KAFE'nin tek başına ve birlikte verilmesinin artan MDA üzerine önemli bir etkisi bulunmadı. Enrofloksasin ve KAFE enfeksiyon durumunda akciğer oksidatif hasarını önlerken treka için etkili bulunmadı. Enrofloksasin ve KAFE kanatlılarda bakterial akciğer hastalıklarında oksidatif hasarı azaltmak için önerilebilir.