Publications by authors named "M Kavutcu"

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  • - The study investigated the protective effects of ozone on liver damage caused by sepsis in rats, using a model induced by cecal ligation and perforation (CLP).
  • - Rats were divided into groups to compare the effects of ozone treatment before and after CLP, showing that pre-treatment significantly reduced liver injury markers and inflammatory responses.
  • - Results indicated that ozone therapy led to lower levels of key liver injury markers and inflammatory cytokines while boosting antioxidant activity, suggesting its potential role in protecting the liver during sepsis.
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We evaluated the effects of repeated ketamine, propofol, and ketamine + propofol administration on cognitive functions and brain tissue of elderly rat models with streptozotocin-induced Alzheimer's disease. Thirty elderly male Wistar Albino rats were divided into five groups: control (Group C), Alzheimer's (Group A), Alzheimer's + ketamine (Group AK), Alzheimer's + propofol (Group AP), and Alzheimer's + propofol + ketamine (Group APK). Alzheimer's disease was induced in Groups A, AK, AP, and APK via intracerebroventricular streptozotocin.

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Objective: Pancreatic surgeries inherently cause ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury, affecting not only the pancreas but also distant organs. This study was conducted to explore the potential use of dexmedetomidine, a sedative with antiapoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, in mitigating the impacts of pancreatic IR on kidney and liver tissues.

Methods: A total of 24 rats were randomly divided into four groups: control (C), dexmedetomidine (D), ischemia reperfusion (IR), and dexmedetomidine ischemia reperfusion (D-IR).

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: Lower limb skeletal muscle ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, and it is common in several clinical situations such as aortic aneurysms repairment, peripheral arterial surgery, vascular injury repairment, and shock. Although it is generally accepted that oxidative stress mediators have a significant role in IR injury, its precise mechanism is still unknown. Anecdotally, it is sustained not only by structural and functional changes in the organ it affects but also by damage to distant organs.

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Background: Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) poses a significant challenge for physicians, necessitating the management of cell damage and the preservation of organ functions. Various surgical procedures, such as vascular surgery on extremities, temporary cross-clamping of the abdominal aorta in aortic surgery, and the use of a tourniquet in extremity surgeries, may induce lower limb IRI. The susceptibility to IRI is heightened in individuals with diabetes.

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