Expression and localization of insulin-like growth factor gene family members in the caprine ovarian and uterine tissues during different pregnancy stages.

Goats are of significant economic importance, yet our knowledge of the molecular pathways involved in their pregnancy remains limited. This study aims to investigate the role of IGFs in uterine and ovarian cellular events during pregnancy in goats. Forty-two Hair Goats were examined, including four pregnancy groups representing embryo-positive (G1, n=7), early (G2, n=7), mid (G3, n=7), and late pregnancy (G4, n=7), as well as two luteal stage groups representing early (G5, n=7) and late (G6, n=7) phases.

Some descriptive characteristics of a new goat breed called Honamli in Turkey.

This study has been carried out in the Western Mediterranean Region of Turkey on seven different Honamli goat flocks. The aim of this study was to determine the growth characters, survival rate (till weaning, 105th day), some reproductive characteristics and marketable milk yield. The data were collected from 516 does and 210 kids (125 buckling and 85 doelings).

Actinomycosis in the etiology of recurrent tonsillitis and obstructive tonsillar hypertrophy: answer from a histopathologic point of view.

Objective: To investigate the histopathologic profile and clinical presentation of tonsillar disease in the presence of Actinomycetes in children.

Design: A qualitative and quantitative histopathologic analysis of the palatine tonsil was performed.

Setting: Tonsillectomy specimens from patients who underwent tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy were searched for Actinomycetes.

Introducing the Karayaka sheep breed with its traits and influencing factors.

This study was planned to express the detailed traits of Karayaka sheep reared in Tokat province, also influencing factors on the traits were evaluated. While year effect was significant on 8 weeks weight, scanning weight, fat depth and muscle area, all the evaluated traits including birth weight and muscle depth were significantly affected by season (p < 0.05).

Genetic relationships among Turkish sheep.

Genetic relationships among Turkish sheep breeds were analysed on the basis of 30 microsatellite markers. Phylogenetic analyses based on the estimation of genetic distances revealed the closest relationships for the Akkaraman, Morkaraman and Tuj breeds, which were clearly differentiated from the others in the dendrogram. Our pattern was completely confirmed by results from the Factorial Correspondence Analysis.

Vasculitis and expression of vascular cell adhesion molecule-1, intercellular adhesion molecule-1, and E-selectin in salivary glands of patients with Sjögren's syndrome.

Objective: We investigated the relationship between clinical symptoms and the grade of histopathological damage and expression of adhesion molecules in salivary glands of patients with Sjögren's syndrome (SS).

Methods: We studied untreated and recently diagnosed patients with primary (n =20) and secondary SS [10 with SS and rheumatoid arthritis (RA); 10 with SS and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)] and 3 healthy controls. Salivary gland biopsies were performed in patients and controls and clinical data were obtained.

[Monitoring the efficacy of immunotherapy by symptom scores and the skin prick test in patients with allergic rhinitis].

Objectives: We evaluated the role of the skin prick test, symptom scores, and total and specific IgE levels in monitoring the efficacy of immunotherapy in allergic rhinitis.

Patients And Methods: Thirty patients with allergic rhinitis were assigned to two treatment groups depending on their preferences and their conditions to comply with follow-ups. Thus, 20 patients (12 females, 8 males; mean age 26 years; range 12 to 40 years) and 10 controls (6 females, 4 males; mean age 28 years; range 16 to 48 years) received immunotherapy and medical treatment, respectively.