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Yazarlar
- Kocabaş, Filiz Kutluyer(4)
- Kocabaş, Mehmet(4)
- Benzer, Fulya(2)
- Erişir, Mine(2)
- Kizak, Volkan(2)
- Bozali, Nuri(1)
- Gürlek, Mustafa Emre(1)
- Kara, Cemil(1)
- Kizak, V.(1)
- Kocabaş, Kutluyer(1)
- Kocabaş, M.(1)
- Korkmaz, B.(1)
- Korkmaz, Büşra(1)
- Kızak, Volkan(1)
- Yilmaz, Ökkeş(1)
- Özçiçek, Esin(1)
- Öğedey, Ayşenur(1)
- Öğedey, Hayrullah(1)
Yayınlar
- MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ3Characteristics of the growth rate, fatty acid profile, and shell content of the freshwater snail Viviparus contectus (Millet, 1813)
Kocabaş, Filiz Kutluyer; Kizak, Volkan; Özçiçek, Esin; Kocabaş, Mehmet; Yilmaz, Ökkeş
Freshwater snails are a nutritious food source, providing vital amino acids, minerals, and protein with low lipid levels. Hence, the adaptation ability, growth rate, fatty acid (FA) profile, and shell content of Viviparus contectus were determined. Biometric measurements were recorded for 6 months. Over the 6-month cultivation period, specific growth rates were recorded as 0.32% · day-1 for shell length and 0.92% · day-1 for body weight. The FA profile of the freshwater snail included a total of 32 compounds with saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated FAs represented by 13, 10, and 9 types, respectively. Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) exhibited the highest concentration, followed by saturated fatty acids (SFAs) s at 35.14% and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) at 14.57%. Stearic acid (C18:0), erucic acid (C22:1 n-9), and arachidonic acid (C20:4 n-6) were determined as the most abundant FAs within the saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated FAs classes, respectively. The energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy spectra analysis revealed that the shell powder composition consisted of the elements, such as carbon, oxygen, calcium, iron, manganese, and silicium. Overall, V. contectus showed a clear increase in growth over the cultivation period, and future studies are needed to obtain the best culture conditions and intensive production of the species.
- MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ3Bioactive compounds in mucus and shell microstructure of the European ear snail (Radix auricularia)
Kocabaş, Kutluyer; Kocabaş, M.; Kizak, V.; Korkmaz, B.
Radix auricularia is a non-native and invasive freshwater snail species and it may have destructive impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem structure. In recent years, snail mucus, as a sticky substance, has garnered significant attention in the medical and cosmetic industries due to its content of numerous bioactive compounds. Despite frequently being discarded as waste due to the build-up of calcium carbonate crystals through biomineralization, shells of freshwater snail serve multiple functions in aquatic environments and have potential industrial applications. Hence, this study aims to identify bioactive compounds in the mucus and analyze the shell microstructure and mineralogy of the European ear snail (Radix auricularia). Bioactive constituents of mucus were characterized by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-FID-MS) analysis. We also conducted analyses on the organic matrix of shells from R. auricularia using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS). Our results indicated that ten compounds are characterized by Eicosane (34.16%), 9-Octadecen-1-ol, (Z)-(11.86%) and N,N-Dimetylpalmitamide (5.55%) as the main components of mucus. The antioxidant potential, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties of Eicosane was in notable quantity in the mucus. In addition, the elemental composition of shell powder comprised of carbon, aluminium, oxygen, calcium, iron, magnesium, silicium, manganese, sodium, sulphur and phosphorus. Aragonite emerged as the dominant mineralogy in the inorganic layer of their shells, as confirmed by XRD. Overall, individual compounds of mucus could be isolated and purified mucus compounds could have applications in pharmaceuticals and health sectors. The shells of R. auricularia offer potential for diverse applications and contribute to environmental sustainability as valuable biomaterials.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ4INTEGRATED BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT AND ELECTROCOAGULATION FOR SLAUGHTERHOUSE WASTEWATER: A NOVEL APPROACH USING FRESHWATER SNAILS (Viviparus contactus, Planorbis rubrum, Melanoides tuberculata)
Öğedey, Ayşenur; Kocabaş, Filiz Kutluyer; Kizak, Volkan; Kocabaş, Mehmet; Benzer, Fulya; Erişir, Mine; Öğedey, Hayrullah
As a potential pollution source, slaughterhouse wastewater (SWW) with development of the meat production and processing sector is a threat in the world. Therefore, the determination of economical, favourable, cost-effective and proper treatment method is crucial for sustainable environmental protection. This study focused on the performance and efficiency of a two-stage process combining biological treatment (BT) with freshwater snails and electrocoagulation (EC) of SWW. Viviparus contectus, Planorbis rubrum, Melanoides tuberculata were used in primary treatment while secondary treatment was realized with EC process. The EC of SWW was performed for reducing both turbidity and chemical oxygen demand (COD) concentration to levels compliant with direct-discharge regulations. In addition, the stirring speed, current density, initial pH and reaction time were assessed for evaluation the optimum EC condition. Oxidative stress biomarkers and some antioxidants were assessed in freshwater snails exposed to SWW after 24 and 96 h. The best removal efficiencies of COD (91.43%) and turbidity (92.42%) were obtained at pH 5 and 20 min of operational time by P. rubrum. Notably, MDA (Malondialdehyde) was highest level in M. tuberculata compared to V. contectus and P. rubrum. Overall, removing organic and inorganic pollutants from SWW could be provided with the hybrid process BT/EC as a combining approach.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Properties of Mucus from Freshwater Snails Viviparus contectus and Planorbis rubrum
Kocabaş, Filiz Kutluyer; Kocabaş, Mehmet; Kızak, Volkan; Korkmaz, Büşra; Benzer, Fulya; Erişir, Mine
Abstract: As a viscous-elastic substance, snail mucus has a great attention in the medical and cosmetic industries in recent years due to contain many bioactive compounds. Freshwater snails are cosmopolite aquatic invertebrates and distribute nearly all types of inland aquatic bodies due to their adaptive abilities, rapid growth and short life cycles and, the compounds of mucus derived from freshwater snails has not been well documented. Hence, this study focused on identification bio-active ingredients and determination of protein content and antioxidant enzyme activities in freshwater snails Viviparus contectus and Planorbis rubrum mucus. Bioactive constituents of mucus in freshwater snails were characterized by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-FID-MS) analysis. Antioxidants (GSH, SOD, CAT and GSH-Px) and protein content were assessed in freshwater snails. Our data revealed that thirteen compounds are characterized with nonadecanoic acid methyl ester (11.57%), nonadecane (5.01%) and heptadecanoic acid methyl ester (4.19%) as the main components of P. rubrum mucus while eleven compounds are characterized with farnesol (11.23%), 5-hydroxymethyl-1,1,4α-Trimethyl-6-methylene-decahydronphthalen-2-ol (9.73%), kaur-16-en-18-oic acid methyl ester (9.64%), tricosane (9.62%), and kaurene (8.44%) as the main components of V. contectus mucus. Nonadecanoic acid methyl ester and nonadecane, known as effective bioactive constituents having antimutagenic and antitumor capability, were determined with 11.57 and 5.01% of the total bio-active composition of P. rubrum mucus, respectively. As a major constituent, farnesol was detected with 11.23% of the total bio-active composition of V. contectus mucus. Moreover, the presence of kaurene, known as a potent bioactive compound for cancer treatment, in notably quantity in V. contectus mucus. In addition, GSH levels and SOD, CAT, and GPx activities was highest level in P. rubrum compared to V. contectus. Protein content was highest level in V. contectus than P. rubrum. Overall, individual compounds of V. contectus and P. rubrum mucus could be isolated and purified and used for the treatment of a variety of human ailments.
- MakaleYalnız künye2025Scopus SJRQ3New Record of Peregriana labiata (Rossmässler, 1835) (Gastropoda: Lymnaeidae) in Kelkit Basin (NE Anatolia): Effect of Altitudes on Distribution and Morphological Characters
Kocabaş, Filiz Kutluyer; Kocabaş, Mehmet; Kara, Cemil; Bozali, Nuri; Gürlek, Mustafa Emre
Abstract: Peregriana labiata (Rossmässler, 1835) is a broadly distributed Palaearctic freshwater snail belonging to the family Lymnaeidae and it is an intermediate host of Fascioloides manga causing Fasciolosis as a snail-borne trematode disease. The disease negatively influences the livestock sector and human health with increasing prevalence in the last decades. As a helpful tool, geographical distribution of P. labiata was assessed in Kelkit Basin (North-East Anatolia) as a risk area for fasciolosis transmission. 85 sampling sites were sampled from different habitats in Kelkit Basin (NE Anatolia). The first evidence of P. labiata occurrence was revealed in the basin. In addition, the effects of altitudes on abundance, distribution and shell characters of P. labiata were investigated in several ecosystems. The highest values for SL (standard length) and W (weight) were recorded as 11.80 ± 0.10 mm and 0.17 ± 0.14 g at an altitude of 1233 m, respectively. The highest occurrence of P. labiata was observed at altitudes of 728 m (17%) and 1223 m (16%). PCA analysis showed a strong correlation between SpH (spire height) and AW (aperture width). Overall, the broad range of samples gathered from different altitudes strengthened the idea that the shell characteristics vary with altitude.
