Expression levels of angiogenic growth factors in feline squamous cell carcinoma.

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common malignant neoplasm of the skin in cats. Tumour angiogenesis is the pivotal event for tumour progression and metastasis. We assessed protein and gene expression of angiogenic growth factors including bFGF, VEGF-C, TGF-β, PDGF-A, PDGF-C and PDGFR-α that possibly contribute to the angiogenic phenotype of feline SCC (FSCC) and could, therefore, be a good target in the treatment of SCC.

The concomitant use of USP28 and p53 to predict the progression of urothelial carcinoma of the bladder.

The Ubiquitin Specific Peptidase 28 (USP28) is a deubiquitinase involved in the DNA damage pathway. Recently, USP28 protein is reported to play roles in the mechanism of p53 action and could be a possible prognostic marker for bladder cancer (BCa). This study aims to explore the relation of USP28 with tumor growth and invasion, and also to investigate the interplay between USP28 and p53 in BCa.

The Effects of Periostin in a Rat Model of Isoproterenol: Mediated Cardiotoxicity.

Periostin is an extracellular matrix protein from fasciclin family, and it plays an important role in the cell adhesion, migration, and growth of the organism. Periostin prevents apoptosis while stimulating cardiomyocytes. The present study was designed to investigate cardioprotective effects of the recombinant murine periostin peptide administration in a rat model of isoproterenol (ISO)-induced myocardial injury.

Protective effects of silymarin on fumonisin B₁-induced hepatotoxicity in mice.

The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of silymarin on experimental liver toxication induced by Fumonisin B₁1 (FB₁) in BALB/c mice. The mice were divided into six groups (n = 15). Group 1 served as the control.

Genetic diversity of local geese of varying productivity and feather color in Kars.

The local geese in the transition region between the Caucasus Mountains and Anatolia have economically significant differences in productivity and are identified by four feather colors, white, black, piebald, and yellow. This study was undertaken to determine the genetic structure, evolutionary relationships, and genetic diversity among these birds. DNA samples were obtained from 100 animals, and 50 random primers were screened.