Publications by authors named "M P Elci"

The damaged organ may experience severe pathological alterations as a result of tissue ischemia-reperfusion (I/R). The study of stem cell-based repair therapies is actively being conducted, and the outcomes and therapeutic potential of these cells are both promising. Autophagy checks protein homeostasis by breaking down huge damaged proteins or organelles.

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Air pollution is a major global environment and health concern. Recent studies have suggested an association between air pollution and COVID-19 mortality and morbidity. In this context, a close association between increased levels of air pollutants such as particulate matter ≤2.

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Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis pose substantial public health challenges. While genetics play a primary role, recent research emphasizes the impact of environmental factors, particularly diet and lifestyle. This study investigates the initiating effects of Omega (ω)- 3 and Omega (ω)- 6 fatty acids on neuroinflammation, potentially contributing to these diseases.

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As standard therapy for prostate cancer, radical prostatectomy causes cavernous nerve (CN) injury and increases fibrosis and hypoxia-induced penile structural alterations. This study aimed to determine the potential beneficial effects of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and l-arginine alone or in combination on the penile erection in a rat model of erectile dysfunction caused by bilateral cavernous nerve transection (CNT). Male rats ( = 35) were randomized into five groups: Sham-operated; CNT (4-weeks); CNT plus ADSCs (1 × 10 cells by intracavernosal injection); CNT plus l-arginine (4 weeks, 10 mg/kg/day, oral); and ADSCs combined with l-arginine in CNT.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study explored how different ratios of omega-3 (ω-3) and omega-6 (ω-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) affect microglial cells, which are important for immune response in the brain, when induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS).
  • - Results indicated that specific PUFA ratios, particularly 7/1 and 2/1 ω-6/ω-3, led to more active microglial shapes and reduced secretion of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α compared to the control group.
  • - The findings suggest that optimizing ω-6/ω-3 intake ratios could be beneficial for managing neuroinflammation and developing dietary strategies
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