Publications by authors named "Merve D Oz"

N6 adenosine and C5 cytosine modification of mRNAs, tRNAs and rRNAs are regulated by the behaviour of distinct sets of writer, reader and eraser effector proteins which are conventionally considered to function independently. Here, we provide evidence of global cross-regulatory and functional interaction between the mA and mC RNA methylation systems. We first show that mA and mC effector protein transcripts are subject to reciprocal base modification supporting the existence of co-regulatory post-transcriptional feedback loops.

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  • - This study investigated the link between exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and the development of kidney tumors, analyzing samples from patients who had kidney surgery and a control group for comparison.
  • - Researchers measured POP concentrations in blood and various kidney-associated tissues, and assessed urinary markers indicating oxidative stress and potential DNA damage.
  • - Findings suggested a connection between high levels of certain POPs and an increased risk of kidney cancer, with specific genetic factors, like the GSTT1 null polymorphism, potentially influencing this risk.
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We investigated possible associations between the internal concentrations of POPs and correlations between blood and tumor tissue concentrations in patients who underwent surgery for breast cancer and breast reduction as controls. Genetic variations in CYP1A1, GSTP1, GSTM1, and GSTT1 and hOGG1 were evaluated to determine whether they represent risk factors for breast cancer. Certain POPs have been found to be associated with breast cancer development.

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Background: The variability in drug response is highly complex and can be attributed to the polymedication, genetic polymorphisms modulating drug-metabolizing enzyme activities (cytochromes P450, CYP), physiological and environmental factors." sentence could be revised as "The variability in drug response is highly complex and can be attributed to the polymedication, genetic polymorphisms modulating drugmetabolizing enzyme activities (cytochromeP450s (CYP)), physiological and environmental factors.

Objective: The main objective of this review is to deeply discuss the role of biotransformation in the occurrence of antidepressant and anticonvulsant induced inter individual variabilities with the focus on genetic variations and drug interactions.

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Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a troublesome adverse effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). A variety of mechanisms might be involved in the occurrence of SD but the exact mechanism is still not clear. Genetic variations among patients treated with SSRIs are strong determinants of intolerance and poor compliance.

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Background: The Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes are involved in the metabolism of many endogenous and exogenous substances. They need electrons for their activity. CYP mediated oxidation reactions require cytochrome oxidoreductase (POR) as an electron donor.

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