Publications by authors named "Dundar M"

In most cases there is a single etiological factor causing neuromotor developmental delay and epilepsy while sometimes more than one gene may be involved. These include the autosomal recessive inherited CAMSAP1 gene, which is associated with cortical developmental malformations such as pachygyria and lissencephaly and the autosomal dominant inherited NBEA gene, which plays crucial roles in vesicle trafficking as well as synapse structure and function. Loss of function of both genes together is a well-known disease mechanism.

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Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence, risk, and predisposing factors of diabetic foot ulcers in adults with diabetes.

Methods: This study is multi-centered descriptive cross-sectional research. Data were collected between June 2022 and November 2022 in seven cities, including five teaching and research hospitals and two public hospitals.

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Sorafenib is a synthetic compound and an orally administered multichines inhibitor that targets growth signaling and angiogenesis. It is widely recognized as the standard of care for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) but has toxic side effects. Deinoxanthin, purified from the radioresistant bacterium Deinococcus radiodurans, has strong antioxidant characteristics.

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SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) is an autosomal recessive neuromuscular disease that causes muscle atrophy and weakness. SMA is diagnosed by a homozygous deletion in exon 7 of the gene. However, mutations in genes located in the SMA region, such as , and may also contribute to the severity of the disease.

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Background/aim: Early detection and prognosis of sepsis in critically ill children is crucial. The aim of this research was to investigate the prognostic ability of pancreatic stone protein (PSP) in validating sepsis and predicting mortality in a prospective observational study.

Materials And Methods: In a single-center study, pediatric intensive care unit patients were divided into cohorts of confirmed and suspected sepsis, as well as survivors and nonsurvivors.

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Obesity is a health problem characterized by large expansion of adipose tissue. During this expansion, genotoxic stressors can be accumulated and negatively affect the mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) of adipose tissue. Due to the oxidative stress generated by these genotoxic stressors, senescence phenotype might be observed in adipose tissue MSCs.

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  • AI platforms are important tools in genetics and medicine, helping to analyze lots of patient data and find new diseases.
  • They are making it possible to better understand complex health issues and improve treatments for things like rare diseases and cancers.
  • These technologies are helping doctors make better decisions for patient care, leading to more personalized and effective treatments.
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Aim: This study aims to develop an experimental treatment model effective against oxidative stress in the acute period of severe burns and to analyze the mechanisms of healing large wound defects.

Methods: Five rats, including 2 females and 3 males, were used as donors to obtain adipose-derived stem cells (ADSC) from the inguinal fat pad. The stem cells were labeled with green fluorescent protein.

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Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness and safety of levosimendan as an alternative treatment for pediatric patients with decompensated heart failure unresponsive to conventional inotropes and to emphasize its role in enhancing cardiovascular stability.

Methods: A total of 15 pediatric patients with decompensated heart failure, stemming from acute fulminant myocarditis (53.3%) and post-congenital heart disease surgery complications (46.

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  • * Despite treatment and normal initial tests, she experienced recurring kidney stones and unusual urinary infections, prompting further investigation into metabolic disorders.
  • * Genetic testing ultimately revealed a mutation in the AGXT gene, leading to a diagnosis of primary hyperoxaluria type 1, highlighting the coexistence of two rare genetic conditions in the same child.
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  • Calpainopathy, or limb-girdle muscular dystrophy recessive type 1, is a genetic muscle disorder affecting hips and shoulders, caused by defects in the gene and can be inherited in various ways.
  • A retrospective study analyzed seven Turkish patients with specific mutations and symptoms, discovering a novel variant linked to the autosomal dominant form of the disease and common variants among the cohort.
  • The study highlights the effectiveness of next-generation sequencing (NGS) for diagnosing such rare disorders and stresses the importance of understanding genetic variants across different populations to create targeted treatments.
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major global health challenge, especially among individuals aged 65 or older. According to population health studies, Turkey has the highest AD prevalence in the Middle East and Europe. To accurately determine the frequencies of common and rare single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the Turkish population residing in the Marmara Region, we conducted a retrospective study analyzing variants in 588 individuals referred to the Bursa Uludag University Genetic Diseases Evaluation Center.

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As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an urgent need to understand patient factors that may be used to predict the occurrence of severe cases and patient mortality. Approximately 20% of SARS-CoV-2 infections lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by the harmful actions of inflammatory mediators. Patients with severe COVID-19 are often afflicted with neurologic symptoms, and individuals with pre-existing neurodegenerative disease have an increased risk of severe COVID-19.

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  • The research looked at Turkish patients with inherited eye diseases and how effective new genetic testing is for them.
  • They checked 354 patients from 2019 to 2022 to find out what causes their eye problems and discovered that more than half had genetic changes linked to the disease.
  • The study found many new genetic variations and helps doctors understand these eye diseases better, which can improve future health strategies.
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Correction to: Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27 (6 Suppl): 89-99-DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202312_34693 After publication and following some post-publication concerns, the authors have applied the following corrections to the galley proof. -       The conflict of interest section has been amended as follows: M.

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Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a rare genetic condition that affects the bones and teeth. In our study, we presented three cases of CCD, including one with a new mutation and two with a family history. Case 1 had a unique heterozygous frameshift mutation (NM_001015051,c.

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Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the ABCA4 variants in patients diagnosed with Stargardt disease.

Methods: This is a retrospective study designed to investigate variants in the ABCA4 in Stargardt disease and the clinical findings of the cases. Sex, age, age of onset of symptoms, best-corrected visual acuity, color fundus photography, optical coherence tomography, and visual field test of the patients were recorded.

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The COVID-19 pandemic remains a significant public health concern despite the new vaccines and therapeutics. The clinical course of acute SARS-CoV-2 infection is highly variable and influenced by several factors related to the virus and the host. Numerous genetic studies, including candidate gene, exome, and genome sequencing studies, genome-wide association studies, and other omics efforts, have proposed various Mendelian and non-Mendelian associations with COVID-19 course.

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Background And Aim: Chromosomal analysis is a laboratory technique used to examine the chromosomes of an individual, offering insights into chromosome numbers, structures, and arrangements to diagnose and comprehend genetic diseases. This retrospective study provides a comprehensive understanding of the distribution by indications in a large cohort of 14,242 patients and the frequency of chromosomal abnormalities in different clinical populations.

Method: The study examined various indications for karyotype evaluation, with recurrent pregnancy loss being the most common indication, followed by intellectual disability, dysmorphic features, congenital anomalies, and developmental delay.

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The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) strive to eliminate poverty, preserve the planet, and promote shared prosperity through sustainable and inclusive means by 2030. This requires the implementation of a diverse set of strategies to overcome challenges and foster synergies among different SDG targets, facilitating the achievement of these ambitious goals. The aim of this review is to highlight the world's progress toward SDGs with the utilization of biotechnological advancements, including targets, strategies, synergies, and challenges.

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The prosperity of our planet relies on the cardinal concept of sustainable development. The dietary choices of humans play a pivotal role in creating a peaceful and contented world. In this context, the Mediterranean diet (MD) has emerged as a valuable approach to accomplishing such progress, wherein the rights of all living beings are equally honored.

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  • - The global infertility crisis and rising infant mortality from preterm births have sparked interest in artificial placenta (AP) and artificial womb (AW) technologies, which replicate the conditions of a natural womb by providing nutrients and managing waste for developing fetuses.
  • - This review highlights the history and potential applications of AP and AW technologies while examining the challenges and ethical issues surrounding their development and use.
  • - Ongoing research is necessary to explore possible negative effects of these technologies and to address ethical concerns before they can be widely implemented.
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