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AMAÇ 3: SAĞLIKLI BİREYLER Çocuk ölüm oranlarının azaltılması, anne sağlığının iyileştirilmesi, HIV/AIDS, sıtma ve diğer hastalıklar ile mücadelede büyük aşama kaydetmiş durumdayız. 1990 yılından bu yana, önlenebilir çocuk ölümlerinde dünya genelinde %50’yi aşan azalma olmuştur. Anne ölümleri de dünya genelinde %45 azalmıştır. 2000 ile 2013 arasında HIV/AIDS bulaşma oranı %30 azalmış, 6,2 milyonu aşkın insan sıtmadan kurtarılmıştır. Bu ölümler; önleme ve tedavi, eğitim, aşı kampanyaları, cinsel ve üreme sağlığı hizmetleri vasıtasıyla önlenebilir. Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları; AIDS, verem, sıtma ve diğer bulaşıcı hastalık salgınlarını 2030 yılına kadar ortadan kaldırmaya yönelik cesur bir taahhüttür. Amaç, herkesin genel sağlık hizmeti, güvenli ve erişilebilir ilaç ve aşıya kavuşmasını sağlamaktır. Aşı araştırma ve geliştirmelerinin desteklenmesi, bu sürecin vazgeçilmez bir parçasıdır.

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  • PublicationOpen Access
    Serum obestatin and omentin levels in patients with diabetic nephropathy
    (2017-02-01) ZORLU, MEHMET; KISKAC, MUHARREM; Gueler, ERAY METİN; GUELTEPE, I.; YAVUZ, E.; CELIK, K.; KOCYIGIT, ABDÜRRAHİM; ZORLU, MEHMET; KISKAÇ, MUHARREM; GÜLER, ERAY METİN; KOÇYİĞİT, ABDÜRRAHİM
    Introduction: Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease and accounts for almost 45% of all new patients requiring renal replacement therapy. Omentin and obestatin, two novel proteins were suggested to be associated with insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors. Thus, we postulated that they may also have an association with diabetic nephropathy which is known to be an independent cardiovascular risk factor. In order to investigate such an association we compared serum omentin and obestatin levels in type 2 diabetic patients with normoalbuminuria (NA) and macroalbuminuria (MA). Materials and Methods: A total of 81 type 2 diabetic patients were separated into two groups according to their proteinuria status; patients with NA (n = 39) and patients with MA (n = 42). Two groups were compared in terms of serum omentin and obestatin levels. Results: While serum omentin levels did not differ among two groups (P = 0.407), serum obestatin levels were significantly higher in MA group (P = 0.001). Conclusion: The results of this study showed that higher serum levels of obestatin were associated with macro albuminuria suggesting that obestatin may have a role in underlying pathogenic mechanisms that leads to diabetic nephropathy
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    Thymoquinone Enhances the Effect of Gamma Knife in B16-F10 Melanoma Through Inhibition of Phosphorylated STAT3
    (2019-01-01) HATİBOĞLU, MUSTAFA AZİZ; KOÇYİĞİT, ABDÜRRAHİM; GÜLER, ERAY METİN; Akdur, Kerime; Khan, Imran; Nalli, Arife; Karataş, Ersin; TÜZGEN, SAFFET; HATİBOĞLU, MUSTAFA AZİZ; KOÇYİĞİT, ABDÜRRAHİM; GÜLER, ERAY METİN; KHAN, IMRAN
    BACKGROUND: Patients with brain metastasis from melanoma have a dismal prognosis with poor survival time. Gamma Knife (GK) is an effective treatment to control brain metastasis from melanoma. Thymoquinone (TQ) has emerged as a potential therapeutic option due to its antiproliferative effects on various cancers. The purpose of the study was to assess the effect of GK on B16-F10 melanoma cells in vitro and intracerebral melanoma in vivo, and its synergistic effect in combination with TQ.
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    The Effect of Antiretroviral Therapy on IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, IFN-γ Levels and their Relationship with HIV-RNA and CD4+ T Cells in HIV Patients.
    (2020-07-12T00:00:00Z) Koc, MM; Kocyigit, A; Yabaci, A; Guler, Eray Metin; Okay, G; Akkoyunlu, Y; OKAY, GÜLAY; MERİÇ KOÇ, MELİHA; GÜLER, ERAY METİN; YABACI TAK, AYŞEGÜL; KOÇYİĞİT, ABDÜRRAHİM; AKKOYUNLU, YASEMİN
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    Rheum ribes L.’nin etanol ekstraktlarının malign melanomahücreleri üzerine anti-kanser etkinliği
    (2020-03-01T00:00:00Z) KİRMİT, ADNAN; TAKIM, KASIM; BALKAN, EZGİ; GÜLER, ERAY METİN; YENİGÜN, VİLDAN BETÜL; BULUT, HURİ; KOÇYİĞİT, ABDÜRRAHİM; BALKAN, EZGİ; GÜLER, ERAY METİN; YENİGÜN, VILDAN BETÜL; KOÇYİĞİT, ABDÜRRAHİM
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    Curcumin induce DNA damage and apoptosis through generation of reactive oxygen species and reducing mitochondrial membrane potential in melanoma cancer cells
    (2017-01-01) Kocyigit, ABDÜRRAHİM; Guler, ERAY METİN; KOÇYİĞİT, ABDÜRRAHİM; GÜLER, ERAY METİN
    Melanoma is the most malignant skin cancer. Curcumin has shown to have therapeutic effects when used in the treatment of malignant diseases. However, the precise molecular mechanisms of its action are not fully elucidated. In this research, we hypothesized that reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a key role in curcumin induced DNA damage, apoptosis and cell dead. To test our hypothesis, cytotoxic, genotoxic, apoptotic, ROS generating and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) of curcumin on mouse melanoma cancer cells (B16-F10) and fibroblastic normal cells (L-929) were investigated. Our results demonstrated that curcumin decreased cell viability and MMP and, increased DNA damage, apoptosis and ROS levels in both melanoma cancer and normal cells in a dose dependent manner and, these activities were significantly higher in melanoma cells than in normal cells with higher concentrations. There were positive strong relationships between DNA damage, apoptosis, cytotoxicity and ROS generation and MMP levels in curcumin treated melanoma and normal cells. In summary, this in vitro study provide clear evidence that curcumin induced DNA damage, apoptosis and cytotoxicity via its pro-oxidant activity in a dose dependent manner in both cancer and normal cells and these activities were higher in cancer cells than those of normal cells.
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    Comparing healing effect against ulcerative colitis and toxicological effects of Rosmarinus officinalis: A comprehensive in vivo study of an edible plant in rats
    (2022-07-01T00:00:00Z) YILMAZ, ANIL; UÇKAYA, FATİH; BAYINDIR, NİHAN; GÜLER, ERAY METİN; TOPRAK, ALİ; KOÇYİĞİT, ABDÜRRAHİM; EŞREFOĞLU, MUKADDES; TOPÇU, GÜLAÇTI; UÇKAYA, FATİH; BAYINDIR, NİHAN; GÜLER, ERAY METİN; TOPRAK, ALİ; KOÇYİĞİT, ABDÜRRAHİM; EŞREFOĞLU, MUKADDES; TOPÇU, GÜLAÇTI
    Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic and inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. UC usually worsens the daily life of the patient and may sometimes become mortal. There is no known remedy discovered against UC, yet. Rosmarinus officinalis consists of many flavonoids, phenolics, and terpenoids possessing various biological activities such as anti-inflammatory. For this reason, in the present study, anti-ulcerative colitis effect of ROME (Rosmarinus officinalis methanol extract) was investigated comprehensively by histopathological studies, a number of in vivo anti-inflammatory activities and several in vivo antioxidant activities, in addition to in vitro antioxidant activities and biochemical analyses. In addition, the toxic effects of ROME were examined. The results showed that ROME provided a significant healing effect against ulcerative colitis in rats. Both in vitro and in vivo assay results correlated with histopathological examinations. ROME exhibited minimal toxic alterations. When the results of rosemary are compared with the results of sulfasalazine, it can be suggested that instead of synthetic drugs with side effects, natural sources can be used for the treatment of various diseases. Although some activities of rosemary have been investigated in vitro in the previous studies, this is the first study revealing anti-ulcerative colitis effect of rosemary through histopathological studies, in vivo and in vitro assays as well as biochemical analyses overall. Practical applications The results revealed and proved that ROME provided a significant healing effect against ulcerative colitis in rats. When the results of rosemary are compared with the results of sulfasalazine, a commercially available drug on the market, it can be suggested that instead of synthetic drugs with side effects, natural sources can be used for the treatment of various inflammatory diseases such as UC disease. In addition, ROME possesses limited toxic alterations, but not much more than the commercial drug. As a future perspective, lethal and therapeutic doses can be examined and determined. Thus, human studies can be started through this comprehensive in vivo study on rosemary which is commonly used as an edible plant and spice all over the world.
  • PublicationOpen Access
    Relationship between diabetic polyneuropathy, serum visfatin, and oxidative stress biomarkers
    (2020-07-01T00:00:00Z) GÜLER, Eray Metin; BÜYÜKAYDIN, BANU; Karaaslan, Tahsin; OLGAÇ, ATİLLA; ZORLU, MEHMET; KISKAÇ, MUHARREM; KOÇYİĞİT, ABDÜRRAHİM; BÜYÜKAYDIN, BANU; GÜLER, ERAY METİN; OLGAÇ, ATİLLA; ZORLU, MEHMET; KISKAÇ, MUHARREM; KOÇYİĞİT, ABDÜRRAHİM
    Background: Diabetic polyneuropathy is a very common complication of diabetes. Numerous studies are available in terms of pathogenesis. But examination methods with low reliability are still not standardized and generally time consuming. High-sensitive, easy-to-access methods are expected. Biochemical markers are one of the subjects of research. We aimed to discover a potential biomarker that can be used for this purpose in patients with diabetes who have not yet developed symptoms of neuropathy. Aim: To determine the place and availability of visfatin and thiol-disulfide homeostasis in this disorder. Methods: A total of 392 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were included in the study. The polyneuropathy clinical signs were evaluated with the Subjective Peripheral Neuropathy Screen Questionnaire and Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument questionnaire and examination. The biochemical parameters, oxidative stress markers, visfatin, and thiol-disulfide homeostasis were analyzed and correlated with each other and clinical signs. Results: Subjective Peripheral Neuropathy Screen Questionnaire and Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument questionnaire with examination scores were correlated with each other and diabetes duration (P < 0.005). Neuropathy related symptoms were present in 20.7% of the patients, but neuropathy related findings were observed in 43.9% of the patients. Serum glucose, glycated hemoglobin, and visfatin were positively correlated with each other. Also, these parameters were positively correlated with the total oxidative stress index. Total and native thiol was positively correlated with total antioxidant status and negatively with oxidant status. Inversely thiol-disulfide positively correlated with higher glucose and oxidant status and negatively with total antioxidant status (P < 0.005). There was no correlation between visfatin and thiol-disulphide (P = 0.092, r = 0.086). However, a significant negative correlation was observed between visfatin and total with native thiol (P < 0.005, r = -0.338), (P < 0.005, r = -0.448). Conclusion: Diagnosis of neuropathy is one of the issues studied in patients with diabetes. Visfatin and thiol-disulfide balance were analyzed for the first time in this study with inspiring results.
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    Gamma knife radiosurgery compared to whole brain radiation therapy enhances immunity via immunoregulatory molecules in patients with metastatic brain tumours.
    (2019-07-18) Hatiboglu, MA; Kocyigit, A; Guler, Eray Metin; Nalli, A; Akdur, K; Sakarcan, A; Mayadagli, A; Uysal, O; HATİBOĞLU, MUSTAFA AZİZ; KOÇYİĞİT, ABDÜRRAHİM; GÜLER, ERAY METİN; ÖZEK, ERDİNÇ; UYSAL, ÖMER; MAYADAĞLI, ALPASLAN
    Background: There is lack of data on the effect of stereotactic radiosurgery in modulation of the immune system for cancer patients with metastatic brain tumours. Therefore, we investigated the change in levels of immunoregulatory molecules after Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKR) and whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT) in patients with brain metastases. Methods: Peripheral blood samples were collected from 15 patients who received GKR, nine patients who received WBRT for brain metastases and 10 healthy controls. Samples were obtained at three time points such as before, 1h after and 1 week after the index procedure for patients treated with GKR or WBRT. All patients- demographic data and radiosurgical parameters were retrospectively reviewed. We analyzed the change in the levels of T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) and programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1), and cytokines such as IL-2, IL-10, IFN-gamma, TNF-alpha after GKR and WBRT using Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). Results: Baseline level of IFN-gamma was found to be lower and that of PD-L1 was higher in the GKR group compared to WBRT group and healthy controls (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01, respectively). Levels of IFN-gamma and IL-2 were increased (p < 0.01 and p < 0.01, respectively), while CTLA-4 and PD-L1 were decreased (p = 0.05 and p = 0.01, respectively) after GKR compared to pre-GKR levels, while there was no change after WBRT. Conclusion: GKR regulates immunoregulatory molecules towards enhancing the immune system, while WBRT did not exert any effect. These findings suggested that treatment of metastatic brain lesion with GKR might stimulate a systemic immune response against the tumour.
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    Ankaferd hemostat induces DNA damage, apoptosis and cytotoxic activity by generating reactive oxygen species in melanoma and normal cell lines
    (2017-01-01) Kocyigit, ABDÜRRAHİM; Guler, ERAY METİN; HAZNEDAROĞLU, İBRAHİM CELALETTİN; Malkan, Umit Yavuz; KOÇYİĞİT, ABDÜRRAHİM; GÜLER, ERAY METİN
    Although, Ankaferd hemostat (Ankaferd Blood Stopper, ABS) could be utilized successfully as hemostatic agent, studies demonstrated that it has cytotoxic effects on cells. However, the mechanism(s) of this effect has not been elucidated yet. In this study, cytotoxic, genotoxic, apoptotic and reactive oxygen generating (ROS) activities of ABS were investigated in melanoma and normal cell lines. The cells were incubated with different concentrations of ABS (0.125 to 2%) for 24 h. The cell viability was assessed based on ATP cell viability assay. Intracellular accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was determined using the fluorescent probes 2-,7--dichloro-dihydrofluoresce-in-diacetate (H2DCF-DA). DNA damage was evaluated by alkaline single cell gel electrophoresis assay (Comet Assay) and, apoptosis induction was detected by Acridine Orange/Ethidium Bromide AO/EB double staining method. Our results demonstrated that ABS increases DNA damage, apoptosis and ROS levels in both melanoma and normal cell lines in a dose dependent manner, and all of these activities were significantly higher in melanoma cells than in normal cells. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between DNA damage, apoptosis and ROS levels in ABS treated cell lines. Our results revealed that although ABS commonly used as hemostatic agent, it causes DNA damage and apoptosis by generating ROS in a dose dependent manner. Therefore, it should be removed the unused ABS by cleaning once the hemostasis is achieved to minimize the postoperative side effects. These results could also contribute to the development of new treatment for cancer.
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    In Vitro Hormetic Effect Investigation of Thymol on Human Fibroblast and Gastric Adenocarcinoma Cells.
    (2020-07-17T00:00:00Z) Günes-Bayir, A; Kocyigit, A; Guler, Eray Metin; Dadak, A; GÜNEŞ BAYIR, AYŞE; KOÇYİĞİT, ABDÜRRAHİM; GÜLER, ERAY METİN
    The concept of hormesis includes a biphasic cellular dose-response to a xenobiotic stimulus defined by low dose beneficial and high dose inhibitory or toxic effects. In the present study, an attempt has been made to help elucidate the beneficial and detrimental effects of thymol on different cell types by evaluating and comparing the impact of various thymol doses on cancerous (AGS) and healthy (WS-1) cells. Cytotoxic, genotoxic, and apoptotic effects, as well as levels of reactive oxygen species and glutathione were studied in both cell lines exposed to thymol (0-600 mu M) for 24 h. The results showed significant differences in cell viability of AGS compared to WS-1 cells exposed to thymol. The differences observed were statistically significant at all doses applied (P <= 0.001) and revealed hormetic thymol effects on WS-1 cells, whereas toxic effects on AGS cells were detectable at all thymol concentrations. Thymol at low concentrations provides antioxidative protection to WS-1 cells in vitro while already inducing toxic effects in AGS cells. In that sense, the findings of the present study suggest that thymol exerts a dose-dependent hormetic impact on different cell types, thereby providing crucial information for future in vivo studies investigating the therapeutic potential of thymol.