Analysis of bioactive compounds of hen egg components at the first half of incubation.

A comparative analysis of mass-volume characteristics of structural and morphological components of hen eggs before incubation and on the fifth (HH25-HH27) and 10th (HH36) days of incubation was carried out. During incubation, egg weight decreased by 9.25% (10 days), mainly due to a decrease in albumen weight (35.

Two new species of mites in the family Pachylaelapidae from Türkiye (Acari: Mesostigmata).

This study reviews some species of mites in the family Pachylaelapidae from Türkiye. Onchodellus marginatus sp. nov.

Diaphragmatic elevations following cardiac surgery.

Background: This study aims to investigate the incidence, prognosis, and etiology of diaphragmatic elevation following cardiac surgery.

Methods: Between February 2019 and December 2019, a total of 888 patients (631 males, 257 females; mean age: 58.4±12.

Comparison of the protective effects of silymarin and thymoquinone in the focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion rat model.

Silymarin and thymoquinone exert neuroprotective effects, although their combined effects in focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) models are unknown. We compared the effect of silymarin and thymoquinone in an I/R rat model. Wistar rats were divided into five groups: SHAM, REP (I/R), SIR (200 mg/kg silymarin+I/R), TIR (3 mg/kg thymoquinone+I/R), and STIR (200 mg/kg silymarin+3-mg thymoquinone+I/R).

Development and characterization of gelatin-based biodegradable films incorporated with pistachio shell hemicellulose.

Unlabelled: This study aimed to incorporate pistachio shell hemicellulose into a film of gelatin and glycerol for the production of biodegradable films. The gelatin and glycerol are chosen because of their functional properties, which make it extensively used in food industry. The film composition was defined after a statistical optimization by central composite face-centered design and response surface methodology.

Hot air-assisted radio frequency drying of orange slices: Drying behavior and product quality.

This research aimed to assess the hot air-assisted radio frequency drying (HA-RFD) of orange slices to evaluate the possibility of producing high-quality dried orange slices and overcome the problem of the long drying time and the high energy consumption. The effect of electrode distance (60, 70, and 80 mm) and number of slices (1-3 slices; 4 mm thickness per slice) on the HA-RFD of orange slices was evaluated. Orange slices in three layers with a total thickness of 12 mm and an electrode gap of 70 mm were picked to dry the orange slices in the shortest time.

Effect of latanoprost on choroidal thickness in patients with newly diagnosed primary open-angle glaucoma.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of latanoprost on choroidal thickness in patients with newly diagnosed primary open-angle glaucoma using Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography (SS-OCT).

Methods: The retrospective, non-randomized study comprised 40 newly diagnosed primary open-angle glaucoma patients receiving latanoprost therapy (Group 1). Additionally, 40 age- and sex-matched healthy subjects served as the control group (Group 2).

Enhanced SELEX Platforms for Aptamer Selection with Improved Characteristics: A Review.

This review delves into the advancements in molecular recognition through enhanced SELEX (Systematic Evolution of Ligands by Exponential Enrichment) platforms and post-aptamer modifications. Aptamers, with their superior specificity and affinity compared to antibodies, are central to this discussion. Despite the advantages of the SELEX process-encompassing stages like ssDNA library preparation, incubation, separation, and PCR amplification-it faces challenges, such as nuclease susceptibility.

Retrospective Evaluation of the Effect of Lumbar Sympathetic Blockade on Pain Scores, Fontaine Classification, and Collateral Perfusion Status in Patients with Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease.

: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the effect of lumbar sympathetic block (LSB) on pain scores, Fontaine Classification, and collateral perfusion status in patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD), in whom revascularization is impossible. : Medical records of 21 patients with PAD who underwent LSB with a combination of local anesthetics, steroids, and patient follow-up forms containing six-month follow-ups between January 2020 and March 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Pain Detect Questionnaire (PDQ) scores, Fontaine Classification Stages, and collateral perfusion status (collateral diameter and/or development of neovascularization) evaluated by arterial color Doppler Ultrasound (US) from the medical records and follow-up forms of the patients were reviewed.

Environmentally Friendly Approach to Pectin Extraction from Grapefruit Peel: Microwave-Assisted High-Pressure CO/HO.

In this research, pectin extraction from grapefruit peel (GPP) was performed using a microwave-assisted high-pressure CO/HO (MW-HPCO) system. The Box-Behnken design of response surface methodology was applied for the optimization of MW-HPCO extraction conditions to obtain the highest pectin yield. The effects of temperature, time, and liquid/solid ratio on pectin yield were examined in the range of 100-150 °C, 5-15 min, and 10-20 mL g, respectively.

Evaluation of antidiabetic and antioxidant effects of Polygonum cognatum Meisn. and phytochemical analysis of effective extracts.

Polygonum cognatum Meisn. (Polygonaceae) is used both as food and as a folk medicine to treat diabetes. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the extracts, along with isolated compounds, from P.

Antidiabetic and antioxidant properties of Paeonia mascula L.: In vitro and in vivo studies, and phytochemical analysis.

The medicinal plant Paeonia mascula L. is commonly used in Anatolian folk medicine for its antidiabetic properties. This study aimed to investigate the in vitro α-glucosidase enzyme inhibition effect, in vivo antidiabetic, and antioxidant activities of extracts obtained from P.

The green novel approach in hydrolysis of pistachio shell into xylose by microwave-assisted high-pressure CO /H O.

Background: Pistachio shell is a valuable lignocellulosic biomass because almost 90% of its hemicellulose fraction is xylan, which can be converted into high value-added compounds such as xylooligosaccarides, xylose, xylitol and furfural. The present study represents a green and novel approach to produce xylose from lignocellulosic biomass. Microwave-assisted high-pressure CO /H O hydrolysis (MW-HPCO ) comprising a combination never previously used was performed to produce xylose from pistachio shell.

Evaluation of cytotoxic and apoptotic effects of the extracts and phenolic compounds of Vahl and DC.

L. is a genus member of the Fabaceae family, representing about 3,000 species all over the world and 380 species in Turkey. species have been used in traditional medicine for many years.

Can stellate ganglion blockage be an alternative treatment for refractory ventricular arrhythmias: Case series.

Introduction: Ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF) are life-threatening conditions which increase in frequency over the years. Electrical storm (ES) is defined as the occurrence of 3 or more continuous ventricular arrhythmia. The sympathetic nervous system has an important role in Ventricular arrythmias (VA) and is the target of treatment.

The genus Onchodellus Berlese in Türkiye (Mesostigmata: Pachylaelapidae), with a new record and three new species.

This study reports on a collection of mites of the genus Onchodellus from different cities in Türkiye (Adana, Gümüşhane, Giresun, Tokat). Four species were identified in the genus-Onchodellus acrophilus sp. nov.

Effects of Vincamine on Testicular Dysfunction in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Male Rats.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is frequently linked with problems of several organ systems, including retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy. Additionally, patients have changes in sexual functioning, such as decreased libido and fertility. Vincamine, a monoterpenoid indole alkaloid, has hypoglycemic and antioxidant effects.

High-resolution dielectric anisotropy investigation of carbon nanotube-smectic-A liquid crystal dispersions: An upper limit of the latent heat and the pretransitional anomaly at the nematic-smectic-A transition.

Within the entire mesomorphic range, high-precision dielectric anisotropy data with the high-temperature resolution is presented for a highly polar smectic-A liquid crystal 8CB (octylcyanobiphenyl) as well as 8CB nanocomposites doped with both pristine multi-walled carbon nanotubes (p-MWCNTs) and carboxyl group (-COOH) functionalized MWCNTs (f-MWCNTs). The temperature variation of the nematic order parameter across both the nematic-isotropic (N-I) and the nematic-smectic-A (N-Sm-A) phase transitions of the neat 8CB and 8CB+MWCNT nanocomposites has then been derived from the dielectric anisotropy data within the framework of the Maier-Meier theory. With the inclusion of MWCNTs, both the N-I and the N-Sm-A transition temperatures have been noted to shift to lower temperatures as compared to the 8CB host.

Extrapelvic intravenous uterine leiomyomatosis mimicing cardiac myxoma and deep vein thrombosis.

Extrapelvic intravenous uterine leiomyomatosis is a rare smooth muscle neoplasm. Uterine leiomyomatosis is a histologically benign pathology. Rarely, it can be confused with a cardiac mass.

Evaluation of Calciferol, Cobalamin, and Stromelysin-1 in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy due to Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between calciferol (vitamin D), cobalamin (vitamin-B12), and Stromelysin-1 (MMP-3) circulating levels in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), patients with DM type 2 (T2DM) without neuropathy, and healthy control groups.

Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Internal Medicine, Namik Kemal University of Medicine, Tekirdag, Turkey, between November 2020 and February 2022.

Can transcription factors in the intervertebral disc of lopinavir/ritonavir prevent degeneration in the nucleus pulposus by mediating the regulation of inflammation through signaling pathways?

Objective: This study was conducted to examine whether lopinavir/ritonavir (Lop/r), an HIV protease inhibitor, can improve disc physiology and slow down intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration through in vitro experimental methods, as well as whether it can suppress inflammation with interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) and sex-determining region Y (SRY) protein-related high-mobility group box genes-9 (SOX9) through hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha (HIF-1α) and the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway. The aim was to investigate whether Lop/r application is toxic to IVD cells and the microenvironment simultaneously.

Patients And Methods: Human primary cell cultures were prepared using herniated IVD tissues obtained from patients with lumbar disc hernia who were unresponsive to conservative and medical treatment, and thereby, were operated on.

Hot air-assisted radio frequency drying of grated potato (Solanum tuberosum L.): Drying behavior and the associated effect on characteristics of potato flour.

In this study, drying of grated potato in a hot air-assisted radio frequency system (HA-RF) and the associated effects on the final potato flour quality were studied. The drying behavior of the grated potatoes at different electrode distances (70-90 mm) and sample thickness (2-4 cm) was investigated. The safe drying (without burning tendency) of the maximum amount of sample (1000 g) in a reasonable drying time was carried out at 80 mm of electrode gap and 4 cm of sample thickness.

The effect of haptonomy applied to pregnant women on perceived stress, fear of childbirth, and prenatal attachment: randomized controlled experimental study.

This study was conducted to determine the effect of haptonomy applied to pregnant women on perceived stress, fear of childbirth, and prenatal attachment. The population of the randomized controlled experimental study consisted of 72 primiparous pregnant women within the gestational weeks 22-28 who presented to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Polyclinic of a state hospital in Turkey for check-up (36 experimental subjects, 36 control subjects). A home visit was made to the experimental group, and haptonomy was applied for at least 30 min, once a week, for 7 weeks (with the researcher for 3 weeks, with the husband by providing the training brochure and video that will help the practice for the next 4 weeks).

Does oseltamivir protect human chondrocyte and nucleus pulposus cells from degeneration by inhibiting senescence and proinflammation mediated by the NLRP3 inflammasome and NF-κB?

Objective: Recent drug design studies suggest that inflammation is among the most important factors in the development of both intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration (IVDD) and osteoarthritis (OA) due to cartilage damage. This study aimed to investigate whether the anti-inflammatory drug oseltamivir has a toxic effect on IVD and cartilage tissue cells. It assessed what effect oseltamivir has on hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1 alpha (HIF1α), which plays an important role in anabolic pathways in IVD and cartilage tissue.

Coexistence of SARS-CoV-2 and cerebrovascular diseases: does COVID-19 positivity trigger cerebrovascular pathologies?

The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of cerebrovascular diseases caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, and to assess the pharmacological agents used in such cases as reported in the literature. Patient files were retrospectively scanned to determine the prevalence of neurological symptoms of the central nervous system (headache, dizziness, lack of smell and taste, numbness in arms and legs, change in consciousness, muscle weakness, loss of urine and stool control) and cerebrovascular diseases (ischemic cerebrovascular diseases, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid/subdural hemorrhage) in 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) disease (COVID-19) cases (n = 20,099). The diagnostic laboratory, radiology examinations and treatments applied to these cases were recorded.