Publications by authors named "P F Turker"
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFOmega fatty acid ratios and neurodegeneration in a healthy environment.
Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's present major public health challenges, with both genetic and environmental factors, particularly diet and lifestyle, playing a role.
- This study investigates how Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids affect neuroinflammation using BV-2 microglial cells, examining cell viability, cytokine production, and cellular changes based on different fatty acid ratios.
- Findings indicate that a 2/1 Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio decreases cell viability while altering cytokine secretion, revealing complex interactions that could influence neuroinflammatory processes and suggesting a need for further research into their implications for neurodegenerative diseases.
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of food literacy and sustainable consumption behaviors on nutritional status during the pandemic in Turkey.
Methods: The study was conducted between May and July 2021 with a questionnaire delivered in a digital environment (social media, Twitter/Facebook/Instagram) to 200 volunteer adults aged 20-65. With this questionnaire form, sociodemographic characteristics, general information, and consumer behaviors of the individuals were obtained.
Background: Urothelial bladder cancer is most frequently diagnosed at the non-muscle-invasive stage (NMIBC). However, recurrences and interventions for intermediate and high-risk NMIBC patients impact the quality of life. Biomarkers for patient stratification could help to avoid unnecessary interventions whilst indicating aggressive measures when required.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExploring the role of polyunsaturated fatty acid ratios in modulating neuroinflammation in LPS-induced microglia: A comprehensive in vitro analysis.
Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat
October 2023
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