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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ4
    Erythropoietin and Hypericum perforatum ameliorate Gentamicin–induced nephrotoxicity in rats; [La eritropoyetina y el Hypericum perforatum mejoran la nefrotoxicidad inducida por gentamicina en ratas]

    Ak, Tuba Parlak; Sağıroğlu, Meltem; Korkmaz, Gizem Elif; Yaman, Mine

    Gentamicin (GM), which causes nephrotoxicity, is an aminoglycoside antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat of gram–negative infections. Erythropoietin (EPO), which has several biological functions including neuroprotection, wound healing and nephroprotection, is a glycoprotein hormone that controls erythropoiesis. Hypericum perforatum (HP) is a medicinal herb with antibacterial and nephroprotective effects. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy of EPO and HP in GM nephrotoxicity using combined biochemical, histopathological and immunohistochemical evaluations together. A total of 36 male Spraque–Dawley rats were divided into as control, GM (100 mg·kg-1 day), GM+EPO, GM+HP, EPO (1000 IU·kg-1 three consecutive days apart) and HP (200 mg·kg-1 day) groups (n=6) and the experiment lasted for 9 days. GM–induced increased relative kidney weight and increased serum urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine and urea levels were reduced by EPO and HP. EPO and HP reduced the level of malondialdehyde (MDA), which increased with GM application, and increased the activities of reduced glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GSH–Px), and catalase (CAT). GM nephrotoxicity resulted in tubular degeneration, vacuolization and hyaline deposits, glomerular degeneration and interstitial mononuclear cell infiltration. EPO and HP attenuated these histopathological changes. Also, EPO and HP also reduced caspase–3 immunoreactivities, which increased with GM application. It was shown that EPO and HP have attenuating effects on GM–induced kidney injury, and especially the intense antioxidant content of HP has a regulatory effect on the negative consequences of oxidative stress.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ1
    Determination of oxidative stress responses caused by aluminum oxide (γ-Al2O3 and α-Al2O3) nanoparticles in Gammarus pulex

    Serdar, Osman; Aydin, Ayşe Nur; Çimen, Isıl Canan Çiçek

    The rapid growth in the use of aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3 NPs) in various fields such as medicine, pharmacy, cosmetics industries and engineering, and the fact that these NPs and their wastes mix with the aquatic environment and damage the aquatic ecosystem, affect the organisms in the water, enter the food chain and reach humans is a major problem is cause for concern. The aim of this study is to investigate the oxidative stress caused by two separate forms of aluminum oxide, γ-Al2O3 and α-Al2O3, in Gammarus pulex, which is a good indicator species, with biochemical parameters. For this purpose, G. pulex was exposed to different concentrations (0, 10, 20, 40 ppm) of γ-Al2O3 and α-Al2O3 separately. The experiments were carried out for 24 and 96 h by creating 3 repeated experimental groups consisting of 4 groups. For biomarker analysis, superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) activities and glutathione (GSH) and thiobarbituric acid (TBARS) levels were performed using an ELISA kit. As a result of the in experimental study, it was observed that both nanoparticles affected oxidative stress and antioxidant parameters after 96 h compared to the control group. Increases in SOD activity were observed, γ-Al2O3 caused a decrease in CAT activity at 24 h, and α- Al2O3 caused increases in CAT activity at 96 h. Decreases in GSH levels and increases in TBARS levels have been observed.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ4
    Effect of naproxen on oxidative stress biomarkers in Gammarus pulex; [Efecto del naproxeno sobre los biomarcadores de estrés oxidativo en Gammarus pulex]

    Seker, Engin

    Non–steroidal anti–inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a widely prescribed medication class that is used in the treatment of numerous conditions worldwide. Of these drugs, naproxen is the most commonly used NSAID. Following administration, non–steroidal anti–inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as naproxen are eliminated from the body in either their original chemical form or as metabolites, ultimately entering the aquatic environment. The current study sought to show the impacts of naproxen on the oxidant/antioxidant status of Gammarus pulex, an aquatic invertebrate (Amphipoda). Gammarus pulex were exposed to sublethal concentrations of naproxen (3.44, 6.87 and 13.75 mg·L-1) for 96 hours (h). Whole body tissue samples were collected after 24, 48 and 96 h of exposure and analysed to determine the oxidant/antioxidant status by quantifying malondialdehyde (MDA) and total glutathione levels (GSH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT) activities of the G. pulex. The level of MDA exhibited a remarkable increase, while the endogenous GSH level showed a significant depletion in tested whole body tissues in a time–dependent manner after naproxen treatment of G. pulex. In G. pulex exposed to the highest dose of naproxen; decreases in GSH activity, SOD and CAT activities were observed.The SOD activity did not show a discernible rise in statistics after 24 and 48 h of exposure, however, a difference was observed after 96 h compared to the control group (P<0.05). The findings of this study demonstrated the capacity of naproxen to initiate oxidative stress and elevate MDA levels in G. pulex, even at remarkably low concentrations. This study emphasizes that it is essential to develop effective methodologies to impede naproxen entry into the aquatic environment.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
  • MakaleAçık Erişim2023Scopus SJRQ4
    Single and combined effects of dimethoate and malathion on oxidative stress biomarkers in the non-target freshwater mussel Dreissena polymorpha

    Serdar, Osman; Yildirim, Numan; Yildirim, Nuran Cikcikoglu

    This study evaluates the single and combined effects of dimethoate (DI) and malathion (MA) on oxidative stress biomarkers in the freshwater mussel Dreissena polymorpha, estimating the potential harm of these pesticides on aquatic ecosystems. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities, and glutathione (GSH) and lipid peroxidation (TBARS) levels were determined in D. polymorpha exposed to sublethal concentrations of DI, MA and a combination of the two during 24 and 96 h periods. The results showed that the GSH levels were decreased but the TBARS levels were increased in all the exposure groups after 24 and 96 h compared to the control. It was observed that SOD activity decreased but CAT activity increased in all the DI exposure groups after 24 h compared to the control. At the end of 96 hours, it was observed that CAT and SOD activities increased again in some exposure groups compared to the control. Exposure time also had an effect on biomarkers in different levels. According to the results, the cytotoxicity of DI and MA combination depended on their concentrations. DI or/ and MA, in sub-lethal concentrations, induced oxidative damages in D. polymorpha. Combined exposure of the pesticides can alter their toxicity and may be evidence of increased toxicity and oxidative stress.

    • SDG 14 · Sudaki Yaşam
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  • Yüksek Lisans TeziAçık Erişim2022
    Tau-fluvalinat'a maruz kalan Daphnia magna'da oksidatif stres düzeyinin belirlenmesi

    Kübra Aydemir

    Son yıllarda pestisit kullanımı ciddi oranda artmış ve bu artış pestisitlerin canlılar üzerindeki zararlı etkilerindeki artışı da beraberinde getirmiştir. Sentetik bir piretroid olan Tau-fluvalinat'ın Daphnia magna'daki oksidatif stres düzeyinin tespiti bu tez çalışmasının amacını oluşturmaktadır. Bu amaçla canlı materyalini oluşturan D. magna örnekleri farklı konsantrasyonlar da pestisit içeren ortamlarda ile 24 ve 96 saat süre ile çalışılmıştır. Fluvalinat'ın oksidatif etkilerini belirlemek için süperoksit dismutaz (SOD), katalaz (KAT), Glutatyon S-transferaz (GST) enzim aktiviteleri ve Glutatyon (GSH) ve malondialdehid (MDA) düzeyleri tespit edilmiştir. SOD aktiviteleri 24 saat sonrasında C grubu hariç tüm gruplarda azalmıştır ve 96 saat sonrasında C grubu hariç tüm gruplarda artmıştır. Bu azalma 24 saat sonrasında A ve B gruplarında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı (p<0.05), C grubunda ise anlamsız olarak gözlenmiştir (p>0.05). 96 saat sonrasında ise SOD seviyesindeki artış ve azalışlar tüm gruplarda anlamlı olarak saptanmıştır (p<0.05). SOD aktivitesindeki değişimler farklı uygulama sürelerine göre kontrol hariç tüm gruplarda istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bulunmuştur (p<0.05). KAT düzeyleri kontrolle kıyaslandığında her iki grupta da 24 ve 96 saatlik uygulama süreleri sonrasında azalmıştır. (p<0.05). Bu azalış 24 saat sonrasında A ve B gruplarında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı (p<0.05), C grubunda ise anlamsız olarak gözlenmiştir (p>0.05) C grubunda ise anlamsız olarak gözlenmiştir (p>0.05). 96 saat sonrasında ise KAT seviyesindeki azalışlar tüm gruplarda anlamlı olarak saptanmıştır (p<0.05). Maruz kalma süreleri karşılaştırıldığında ise sadece B ve C grubundaki azalış maruz kalma süresine göre anlamlı olarak bulunmuştur (p<0.05). GSH düzeyleri kontrolle kıyaslandığında 24 saat sonrasında tüm gruplarda azalmıştır (p<0.05). 96 saat sonrasında sadece A grubunda azalmış B ve C gruplarında artmıştır (p<0.05). Maruz kalma süreleri kıyaslandığında ise kontrol hariç tüm gruplarda istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir artış saptanmıştır (p<0.05). GST düzeyleri kontrolle kıyaslandığında 24 saat sonrasında tüm gruplarda azalmıştır. (p<0.05). Kontrolle kıyaslandığında 96 saat sonrasında tüm gruplarda artmıştır. Maruz kalma süreleri kıyaslandığında ise kontrol hariç tüm gruplarda istatistiksel olarak anlamlı olmadığı saptanmıştır (p>0.05). MDA düzeyleri kontrolle kıyaslandığında 24 saat sonrasında tüm gruplarda azalmıştır (p<0.05). 96 saat sonrasında sadece A grubunda azalmış B ve C gruplarında artmıştır (p<0.05). Maruz kalma süreleri kıyaslandığında ise kontrol hariç tüm gruplarda istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir artış saptanmıştır (p<0.05). Enzim aktivitelerinin farklı konsantrasyon ve farklı uygulama sürelerine bağlı olarak değişim gösterdiği saptanmıştır. Tau-fluvalinat'a karşı D. magna dokularında SOD, KAT ve GST enzimleri ile GSH ve MDA düzeylerindeki değişikliklerin yararlı birer biyobelirteç olarak kullanılabileceği sonucuna varılmıştır.

  • Doktora TeziAçık Erişim2022
    Probiyotiklerin zebra midye (Dreissena polymorpha)'de malathion toksisitesi üzerindeki iyileştirici etkisinin bazı biyokimyasal parametreler ile belirlenmesi

    Neşe Akçanal Ödün

    Probiyotikler, konakçı olduğu organizmaların sağlığı açısından yararlı sindirim kanalı mikroorganizmaları olarak tanımlanabilirler. Artan nüfusun gıda gereksinimlerini karşılamak amacıyla birim alandan daha fazla ürün elde etmek için zararlılarla mücadelede kullanılan pestisitler, sentetik veya doğal ürünlerdir. Pestisit kullanımının ekosistem üzerinde doğrudan ve dolaylı birtakım zararları bulunmaktadır. Sunulan bu çalışmada, malathion etken maddeli pestisitin hedef dışı sucul bir organizma olan zebra midye (Dreissena polymorpha) üzerindeki etkisinin biyobelirteçlerle belirlenmesi, probiyotik kullanımı esnasındaki koruyucu etkisinin biyobelirteçlerle belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Malathiona maruz bırakılan D. polymorpha'da LC50 değeri 120,11 ± 19,32 mg/l olarak hesaplanmıştır. Probiyotik ile muamele edilen D. polymorpha bireyleri ve doğrudan D. polymorpha bireyleri malathion etken maddeli pestisite LC50 değerine oranla (1/5, 1/10 ve 1/20) sublethal konsantrasyonlarına 24 ve 96 saatlik zaman zarfında maruziyet sağlanmıştır. Deneme gruplarından alınan doku supernatantlarında, tiobarbitürik asit reaktif maddeleri (TBARS) ve redükteglutatyon (GSH) düzeyleri ile superoksitdismutaz (SOD), katalaz (CAT) ve glutatyon peroksidaz (GPx), enzim aktiviteleri tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca deneme gruplarından alınan örneklerde histopatolojik yanıt değerlendirilmiştir. Malathiona maruz bırakılan D. polymorpha bireylerinde TBARS seviyelerinde artışa, GSH seviyesinde azalışa, SOD enzim aktivesinde azalışa, CAT enzim aktivesinde azalışa, GPx enzim aktivitesinde azalışa sebebiyet verdiği tespit edilmiştir. Histopatolojik yanıtın araştırıldığı gruplarda artan konsantrasyona bağlı olarak uygulama gruplarında probiyotik kullanılmayan gruba kıyaslandığında probiyotik kullanılmayan gruplarda şiddetli lezyonlar tespit edilmiştir Koruyucu olarak uygulanan probiyotik ile muamele edilen grupların hepsinde doğrudan maruziyete kıyasla istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı farklar bulunmuştur. Probiyotik ile muamele edilen grupların histopatolojik yanıtları doğrudan uygulama gruplarına kıyasla hafif ve orta şiddetli lezyonlar olarak koruyucu etkisi gösterdiği belirlenmiştir. Yapılan deneysel çalışmada D. polymorpha'da malathion uygulamasında kullanılan biyobelirteçlerin faydalı olduğu biyokimyasal ve histopatolojik analizlerle belirlenmiştir. Sucul organizmalarda probiyotik kullanımının iyileştirici etkisinin olduğu hem biyokimyasal hem de histopatolojik biyobelirteçlerle teyit edilmiştir.

  • Yüksek Lisans TeziAçık Erişim2022
    Lambda siyalotrin etken maddeli insektisintin farklı sıcaklıklarda Dreissena polymarpha'daki bazı biyokimyasal etkilerinin belirlenmesi

    Zozan Ketenalp

    Günümüzde İklim değişikliğinin giderek artması nedeniyle iklim değişikliklerinin birincil göstergesi olarak kabul edilin sıcaklığın etkisi önemli bir hale gelmiştir. Yapılan bu çalışma ile farklı sıcaklıklarda subletal konsantrasyonlarda Lambda Cyhalotrin'e 24 ve 96 saat boyunca maruz kalan Dreissena polymorpha 'da maruziyet sonrası, nörotoksisitenin bir göstergesi olan AChE ile oksidatif stres biyobelirteçleri katalaz (KAT) ve Süperoksit Dismutaz (SOD) enzim aktiviteleri ile Glutatyon (GSH) ve Malondialdehit (MDA) seviyelerindeki değişimlerin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla SOD, KAT, AChE aktiviteleri ile GSH ve MDA düzeyleri ticari kitler kullanılarak belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre; Lambda cyhalothrin uygulamasımasına bağlı olarak MDA seviyelerinde istatistiksel olarak önemli artış bulunurken, GSH seviyelerinde ise bir azalış saptanmıştır. AChE seviyelerinde; genel olarak bir inhibisyon gözlenmiştir. Bu inhibisyon, özellikle yüksek doz lambda-Cyhalothrin uygulanan gruplarda görülmektedir.. Uygulama sürelerine bağlı olarak inhibisyon düzeylerinin arttığı da saptanmıştır. SOD enzim aktivitesi ise azalırken KAT enzim aktivitesi uygulama dozuna bağlı olarak artmıştır. Farklı sıcaklık uygulamalarının Lambda-cyhalothrin'in toksik etkileri üzerine farklı etkiler meydana getirdiği görülmüştür. Bu çalışmada uygulanan konsantasyonlarda lambda-cyhalothrinin oksidatif strese ve nörotokisiteye neden olduğu ve Lambda-cyhalothrin'in toksisitesinin sıcaklığa bağlı olarak değiştiği görülmüştür.

  • MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ2
    Effect of chlorpyrifos on some biochemical changes in Cyprinus carpio: the protective effect of ellagic acid

    Mişe Yonar, Serpil; Yonar, Muhammet Enis; Ural, Mevlüt Şener; Pala, Ayşegül

    In this study, ameliorative effects of ellagic acid (EA) on oxidative stress induced by chlorpyrifos (CPF) in carp, Cyprinus carpio, were investigated. Fish were divided into six groups: C (no treatment), EA (100 mg kg fish−1), CPF-1 (0.040 mg L−1), CPF-2 (0.080 mg L−1), CPF-1 + EA, and CPF-2 + EA. CPF and EA were applied simultaneously for 14 days and, at the end of the study, liver, kidney, and gill samples were collected from fish. On the taken tissue samples, malondialdehyde (MDA) level and some antioxidant enzyme (superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and glutathione-S-transferase (GST)) activities were evaluated. The results demonstrated statistically significant increases in the MDA levels of the CPF-1 and CPF-2 groups. On the other hand, the MDA levels were significantly decreased by EA administration. Also, CPF exposure caused statistically significant increases in the SOD and GST activities and statistically significant decreases in the CAT and GPx activities. However, treatment with EA reversed negative alterations in the SOD, CAT, GPx, and GST activities. Therefore, the results of this study results showed that simultaneous treatment with EA alleviates CPF-induced oxidative stress in fish.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2022Scopus SJRQ3
    Ascorbic acid ameliorated the sperm quality of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) against arsenic toxicity: Impact on oxidative stress, fertility ability and embryo development

    Kocabaş, Filiz Kutluyer; Kocabaş, Mehmet; Aksu, Önder; Çakir Sahilli, Yeliz

    Arsenic (As) is a heavy metal and aquatic pollutant and adversely impacts the reproduction of male fish. As a chain-breaking antioxidant, ascorbic acid (AA) has high water solubility and low toxicity. In this context, the current study was performed to assess the protective role of AA (1 mM) on the sperm cells of the rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) exposed to sublethal concentrations of As (8, 16 and 32 mg/L). Sperm quality parameters were analyzed using a sperm class analyzer system. Lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzyme levels were used as indicators of oxidative stress. The fertilization, eyeing and hatching rates were determined as gamete markers. Reduced sperm quality parameters and fertility capacity resulted from in vitro exposure to As (P < 0.05). The oxidative stress in sperm cells increased after As exposure (P < 0.05). The presence of AA improved sperm movement parameters and fertility potential (P < 0.05). Overall, AA had a positive effect on oxidative stress and fertility ability against As toxicity and AA supplementation ameliorated detrimental effects of As in sperm cells.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2022Scopus SJRQ1
    In vivo and in vitro evolution of the effects of cypermethrin on turbot (Scophthalmus maximus, Linnaeus, 1758) spermatozoa

    Beken, Atife Tuba; Saka, Şahin; Aydın, İlhan; Fırat, Kürşat; Suzer, Cüneyt; Benzer, Fulya; Erişir, Mine; Özden, Osman; Hekimoğlu, Müge Aliye; Engin, Serhat

    Synthetic pyrethroid pesticide is commonly used in agricultural activities in the Black Sea region during reproduction period of turbot. In this sense, in vivo and in vitro studies have shown that cypermethrin (CYP) could be one of the environmental factors affecting decreasing turbot stocks. In this study, effects of in vivo and in vitro administration of CYP, a synthetic pyrethroid, on sperm kinematics motility (MOT), progressive motility (PM), curvilinear velocity (VCL), straight line velocity (VSL), average path velocity (VAP), linearity (LIN), straight line velocity (STR), amplitude of lateral head (ALH), beat cross frequency (BCF), oxidative stress biomarkers malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and lipid peroxidation (LPO) and also histopathological alterations in gonads were investigated in spermatazoa of turbot (Schopthalmus maximus). Broodstock was supplied from culture origin and used in spawning season, additionally, two (0, 0.187 and 0.218 ppb) and three (0, 1.025, 2.05 and 4.1 ppb) different CYP concentrations were performed for in vivo and in vitro studies, respectively. In vivo and in vitro studies, significant reductions were found in sperm MOT, PM, VCL, VSL, VAP, LIN, and ALH properties depend on the increase in CYP concentrations (p < 0.05). Besides, activities of GSH, GPx, SOD, and CAT increased. In terms of histological alterations, no difference was observed among groups (0, 0.187 and 0.218 ppb) in the maturity stage of the germ cells. According to obtained results, sperm kinematics was affected significantly with increased the dose levels of CYP (p < 0.05).

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ1
    Phytochemical Profile and Biological Activities of the Extracts from Two Oenanthe Species (O. aquatica and O. silaifolia)

    Świątek, Łukasz; Sieniawska, Elwira; Mahomoodally, Mohamad Fawzi; Sadeer, Nabeelah Bibi; Wojtanowski, Krzysztof Kamil; Rajtar, Barbara; Polz-Dacewicz, Małgorzata; Paksoy, Mehmet Yavuz; Zengin, Gokhan

    This study presents the evaluation of biological activities and chemical profiling of Oenanthe aquatica (L.) Poir. and Oenanthe silaifolia M. Bieb. The phytochemical profile, antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, cytotoxic and antiviral activities of the methanolic and aqueous extracts were investigated. The aqueous extract of O. aquatica possessing the highest content of phenolics (60.85 mg gallic acid equivalent/g extract), also exhibited the strongest radical scavenging potential against 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl and 2,2′-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (79.46 and 148.66 mg Trolox equivalent/g extract, respectively), the highest reducing ability (207.59 and 107.27 mg Trolox equivalent/g extract, for cupric reducing antioxidant capacity and ferric reducing antioxidant activity, respectively), metal chelating potential (33.91 mg ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid equivalent/g extract) and total antioxidant ability (1.60 mmol Trolox equivalent/g extract). Liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-quadrupole time-of-flight-mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS) permitted tentative identification of compounds from simple organic acids, phenolic acids, coumarins, flavonoids and their glycosides in O. aquatica and O. silaifolia extracts. The methanolic extract of O. aquatica substantially depressed acetylcholinesterase (3.67 mg galantamine equivalent/g extract), tyrosinase (126.66 mg kojic acid equivalent/g extract), and α-amylase (0.83 mmol acarbose equivalent/g extract) enzymes. The methanolic extract of O. silaifolia showed highest enzymatic inhibitory property against butyrylcholinesterase, and its aqueous extract depressed α-glucosidase activity (0.26 mmol acarbose equivalent/g extract). All tested extracts exerted selective toxicity towards cancer cell lines, and the highest anticancer potential was found for O. aquatica aqueous extract on FaDu and HeLa cells with CC50 of 57.36 and 47.16 µg/mL, respectively. Significant antiviral activity against HSV-1 (HHV-1) was found for both aqueous extracts in concentrations of 1000 µg/mL, which inhibited the HSV-1 cytopathic effect (CPE) in virus infected VERO cells and reduced the virus infective titer by more than 3 log (logCCID50 /mL). This study has produced critical scientific data on O. aquatica and O. silaifolia, which are potential contenders for the development of novel phyto-pharmaceuticals.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ1
    Aroclor 1254 impairs sperm quality, fertilization ability, and embryo development of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

    Kocabaş, Mehmet; Kocabaş, Filiz Kutluyer; Aksu, Önder; Benzer, Fulya; Erişir, Mine; Sahilli, Yeliz Çakir

    The polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in aquatic environment adversely affect non-target organisms, including fish. Especially, the male reproduction and next generation can be damaged through high exposure to these pollutants. Hence, the sperm cells were exposed to sublethal concentrations of Aroclor 1254 (0, 1, 5, 10, or 25 mg/l) for 4 h. The sperm quality parameters were analyzed by SCA (Sperm Class Analyzer). The fertility, eyeing, and hatching rates were determined as gamete markers. Lipid peroxidation (malondialdehyde-MDA), glutathione (GSH), and antioxidant enzymes [superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and catalase (CAT)] were measured for determination of oxidative stress. Our results showed that Aroclor 1254 negatively affected the motility rate and duration, fertilization rate, embryogenesis, and hatching and also triggered antioxidant defense mechanisms at the highest concentration (25 mg L−1). Furthermore, linear speed (VSL), linearity index (LIN), and amplitude lateral head (ALH) were significantly changed after exposure to 25 mg L−1, and the lowest concentrations (1 and 10 mg L−1) did not significantly affect the motility and fertilizing capacity. The embryogenesis and hatching were significantly affected by sperm exposure to 1, 10, and 25 mg L−1 of Aroclor 1254. Consequently, Aroclor 1254 causes potential hazards in male germ cells, and the exposure of sperm cells to pollutants can adversely affect next generation of wild populations.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2021Scopus SJRQ3
    Lutein/zeaxanthin isomers regulate neurotrophic factors and synaptic plasticity in trained rats

    Orhan, Cemal; Erten, Füsun; Er, Beşir; Tuzcu, Mehmet; Şahin, Nurhan; Durmaz Kurşun, Öznur Ece; Juturu, Vijaya; Şahin, Kazim

    Background/aim: This study was conducted to elucidate the effects of lutein/zeaxanthin isomers (L/Zi) on lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, NF-κB/Nrf2 pathways, and synaptic plasticity proteins in trained rats. Materials and methods: Wistar rats were distributed into four groups: 1) control, 2) L/Zi: rats received L/Zi at the dose of 100 mg/kg by oral gavage, 3) exercise, 4) exercise+L/Zi: rats exercised and received L/Zi (100 mg/kg) by oral gavage. The duration of the study was eight weeks. Results: Exercise combined with L/Zi reduced lipid peroxidation and improved antioxidant enzyme activities of muscle and cerebral cortex in rats (p < 0.001). In the Exercise + L/Zi group, muscle and cerebral cortex Nrf2 and HO-1 levels increased, while NF-κB levels decreased (p <0.001). Also, L/Zi improved BDNF, synapsin I, SYP, and GAP-43 levels of the cerebral cortex of trained rats (p < 0.001). The highest levels of BDNF, synapsin SYP, and GAP-43 in the cerebral cortex were determined in the Exercise+L/Zi group. Conclusion: These results suggested that exercise combined with L/Zi supplementation might be effective to reduce neurodegeneration via improving neurotrophic factors and synaptic proteins, and oxidative capacity in the cerebral cortex.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2021Scopus SJRQ1
    Protective Effects of Chrysin Against Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Induced by Lead Acetate in Rat Kidneys: a Biochemical and Histopathological Approach

    Kucukler, Sefa; Benzer, Fulya; Yildirim, Serkan; Gur, Cihan; Kandemir, Fatih Mehmet; Bengu, Aydin Sukru; Ayna, Adnan; Caglayan, Cuneyt; Dortbudak, Muhammet Bahaeddin

    In this study, the protective effects of chrysin (CR) on lead acetate (PbAc)-induced renal toxicity in Sprague-Dawley rats were investigated with biochemical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical methods. In the study, rats were given orally at 30 mg/kg/body weight (BW) PbAc after CR of 25 and 50 mg/kg/BW was administered to them orally (a total of 7 administrations for 7 days). The results showed that CR reduced urea and creatinine levels by alleviating PbAc-induced kidney damage. It was determined that CR decreases PbAc-induced lipid peroxidation due to its antioxidant properties and increases catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities, and glutathione (GSH) levels. It was also detected that CR protects DNA from the toxic effects of PbAc and reduces 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) levels. Biochemical and immunohistochemical findings demonstrated that CR had anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic effects and reduced nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), interleukin-33 (IL-33), prostaglandin-E2 (PGE-2), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), p53 levels, and the activities of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), which were increased with PbAc administration. Moreover, CR was found to increase the levels of aquaporin-1 (AQP-1) and nephrine in PbAc-induced kidney tissue. CR decreased the contents of lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), sodium (Na), and copper (Cu) and increased those of potassium (K) calcium (Ca) in renal tissue. These results indicated that CR considerably alleviates kidney toxicity caused by PbAc.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
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    Ameliorative effect of Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) essential oil on chlorpyrifos toxicity in Cyprinus carpio

    Pala, Ayşegül; Serdar, Osman; Mişe Yonar, Serpil; Yonar, Muhammet Enis

    Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is an organophosphate pesticide that is frequently and widely used to control both agricultural and domestic pests worldwide. In this study, the protective effect of Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) essential oil (FEO) was investigated in carp (Cyprinus carpio) exposed to CPF. The fish were divided into six groups that one control group (no treatment) and five experimental groups (FEO (3ml/100g diet) group, CPF1 (0.023 mg/l) group CPF2 (0.046 mg/l) group, CPF1 (0.023 mg/l) plus FEO (3ml/100g diet) group, CPF2 (0.046 mg/l) plus FEO (3ml/100g diet) group). Blood and tissue (liver, kidney, gill, and brain) samples were taken from the fish at the end of 14 days of application. Hemoglobin (Hb) level, nitoblue tetrazolium (NBT) activity, and total immunoglobulin (TI) level were measured in blood samples of fish. Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity was determined in brain tissue while malondialdehyde (MDA) level, reduced glutathione (GSH) level, catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity were determined in liver, kidney, and gill tissues. The results showed that there was a significant decrease in Hb level, NBT activity, and TI levels in CPF-treated fish compared to the control group. In addition, increased in MDA levels and significant decreases in GSH level, AChE, CAT, and GPx activities were observed in CPF-treated groups. However, FEO-treated was showed a significant improvement in all parameters except AChE activity compared to CPF groups. These study findings showed that FEO could improve CPF-induced toxicity in C. carpio, except inhibition of AChE activity.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2020Scopus SJRQ1
    Effect of trichlorfon on some haematological and biochemical changes in Cyprinus carpio: The ameliorative effect of lycopene

    Mişe Yonar, Serpil; Yonar, M. Enis; Pala, Ayşegül; Sağlam, Naim; Sakin, Fatih

    Trichlorfon (TCF) is an antiparasitic agent used in aquaculture to treat external parasites and it belongs to the chemical class of organophosphates. This study was conducted to investigate the ameliorating effects of lycopene on TCF-induced toxicity in carp by evaluating haematological parameters and oxidant/antioxidant status. Fish were randomly divided into seven experimental groups. These groups were arranged as follows: control (no treatment) group, corn oil group, lycopene (10 mg kg−1) group, TCF-I (11 mg L−1) group, TCF-I (11 mg L−1) plus lycopene (10 mg kg−1) group, TCF-II (22 mg L−1) group and TCF-II (22 mg L−1) plus lycopene (10 mg kg−1) group. At the end of 14 days administration, blood and tissue (liver, kidney, and gill) samples were collected. Haematological changes [red blood cell (RBC) and white blood cell (WBC) count, haemoglobin (Hb) concentration, haematocrit (Ht) level, and erythrocyte indices: mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH), and mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC)] were determined in the blood samples, while antioxidant parameters [(malondialdehyde (MDA) and reduced glutathione (GSH) levels and superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activities] were evaluated in the liver, kidney and gill samples. The results demonstrated that all the haematological parameters were significantly decreased in the TCF-I and TCF-II groups when compared to the control group. Notable increases in the tissue MDA levels were observed in the TCF-treated groups. In contrast, significant decreases were observed in the tissue SOD, CAT and GSH-Px activities and GSH levels in the TCF-I and TCF-II groups. However, simultaneous treatment with lycopene provided a marked normalisation of the haematological and oxidant/antioxidant parameters compared with the TCF-I and TCF-II groups. The findings show that dietary lycopene supplementation might be helpful in abrogation of TCF toxicity by changing haematological conditions and antioxidant status in fish.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2020Scopus SJRQ2
    Assessment of Oxidative Stress on Artemia salina and Daphnia magna After Exposure to Zn and ZnO Nanoparticles

    Ates, Mehmet; Danabas, Durali; Ertit Tastan, Burcu; Unal, Ilkay; Cicek Cimen, Isil Canan; Aksu, Onder; Kutlu, Banu; Arslan, Zikri

    In this study, the effect of zinc nanoparticles (Zn NPs) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) on Artemia salina and Daphnia magna, the primary consumer organisms were investigated. In this sense, investigation of trophic transfer and ecological sustainability potentials among living things, such as fish and crustaceans that are at the top of the food chain were also aimed. Zn NPs in the size of 40–60 nm and 80–100 nm and ZnO NPs (10–30 nm) were administered to A. salina and D. manga (respectively in total 105000 and 14000 individuals) in seven groups (Control, 0.2, 1, 5, 10, 25 ve 50 ppm) with three repetitions for a period of 72 h. Intensive and possible misuse of nanoscale materials is one of the biggest threats to the environment and all living things worldwide. Therefore, the control mechanisms for the use of NPs need to be established.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2020Scopus SJRQ2
    Investigation of antioxidant responses in Gammarus pulex exposed to Bisphenol A

    Tatar, Şule; Türkmenoğlu, Yener

    One of the most important environmental problems in the world is micro-pollutants. The aim of this study was to investigate the antioxidant responses of Gammarus pulex to Bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine-disrupting agent. For this purpose, sublethal concentrations of BPA were applied to G. pulex and biochemical responses were studied. Enzymatic antioxidants superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities and nonenzymatic antioxidants glutathione (GSH) and thiobarbituric acid reagents (TBARS) levels in G. pulex were determined in four different groups during 24 and 96 h. Biochemical biomarkers were measured using commercial kits in a microplate reader. When we compared with control, SOD enzyme activity increased in all groups during both administration periods and CAT enzyme activity decreased in all groups. GSH and TBARS levels were increased after 24 and 96 h of application periods in all groups when compared with control. For changes in SOD and CAT activities and GSH, TBARS levels have been determined to be useful as biomarkers against BPA in G. pulex tissues. It has also been proven that G. pulex is an effective bioindicator that shows BPA pollution in water. The different results of biochemical biomarkers can be evaluated as a marker of possible metabolic processes, and the biochemical response of G. pulex can reveal to some extent the environmental consequences of BPA pollution resulting from industrial waters.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2020Scopus SJRQ1
    Comparative effects of Cu (60–80 nm) and CuO (40 nm) nanoparticles in Artemia salina: Accumulation, elimination and oxidative stress

    Cimen, Isil Canan Cicek; Danabas, Durali; Ates, Mehmet

    In this study, nanotoxicity tests were made by exposure of Artemia salina to copper (Cu 60–80 nm) and copper oxide (CuO 40 nm) nanoparticles (NPs) at different concentrations (0.2, 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 mg/l) during some exposure duration. Characterization of Cu and CuO NPs were performed using Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Zeta Potential, X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transformation Infrared (FT-IR) analyzes. In organisms, the accumulation and elimination rates of NPs was determined by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) analysis and the oxidative stress effects on A. salina were determined by Glutathione (GSH) and Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) analysis methods. Both NPs were found to differ in accumulation and elimination rates at each application time and in parallel with the increase in concentration. In each group, it was determined that ion release increased with application time. The results showed that the accumulation rates in Cu NPs had a tendency to increase at 48 h and to decrease at 72 h in concentrations of 0, 2 and 1 mg/l, respectively. And in the all other concentrations have been seen an increasing trend within the time. In the CuO NPs (40 nm), accumulation rates were a decrease trend at 48th hour and an increase trend at 72nd hour except 10 mg/l concentration. In the 10 mg/l group was an increase trend with the application period. Cu NP, TBARS value increased with increasing concentrations and the highest increase was observed at 24 h of 5 ppm group. The groups showed a tendency to increase-decrease-increase-decrease in TBARS levels in terms of elapsed time (24th, 48th, 72nd hour and elimination) (5 ppm and 10 ppm groups tended to decrease in TBARS level at 72nd hour). TBARS increased with increasing concentration ratios in CuO NPs (40 nm).

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2020Scopus SJRQ2
    Salacia chinensis exerts its antidiabetic effect by modulating glucose-regulated proteins and transcription factors in high-fat diet fed-streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic rats

    Erten, Fusun; Orhan, Cemal; Tuzcu, Mehmet; Er, Besir; Defo Deeh, Patrick Brice; Sahin, Nurhan; Özercan, Ibrahim Hanifi; Juturu, Vijaya; Sahin, Kazim

    This study aimed to investigate the properties of Salacia chinensis (Celastraceae, SC) and its molecular mechanism in the type 2 diabetic rats. Forty-two Wistar rats were divided into six groups (n = 7): control, SC (100 mg/kg, per os), high-fat diet (HFD), HFD + SC (100 mg/kg), HFD + streptozotocin (STZ, 40 mg/kg, i.p.), and HFD + STZ+SC. SC decreased serum glucose, insulin, triglycerides, free fatty acid, and malondialdehyde levels, but increased serum total antioxidant capacity (0.33 ± 0.02 versus. 0.79 ± 0.03), compared with the untreated group (p <.001). Additionally, SC elevated the expression of glucose-regulated proteins GLUT2, PPAR-ɣ, p-IRS, and Nrf2, but downregulated NF-κB in the liver and kidney (p <.001). In conclusion, SC could improve insulin resistance by modulation of glucose-regulated proteins and transcription factors in diabetic rats. Practical applications: Present data has contributed to the current ethnomedicinal benefits of SC, through which the SC intake regulated the carbohydrate metabolism and increased the antioxidant capacity. The balance of transcription factors can mediate these efficacies partially and various key proteins involved in energy metabolism, along with oxidative stress and insulin sensitivity.

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