Probiotic bacteria protect against indomethacin-induced gastric ulcers through modulation of oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis.

Background: Indomethacin is an anti-inflammatory drug that causes ulcers on the gastric mucosa due to its use. Probiotic bacteria are live microorganisms, and it has been stated by various studies that these bacteria have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. In this study, we investigated the possible protective effect of various types of probiotic bacteria (Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus fermentum, and Lactobacillus brevis) against acute gastric mucosal damage caused by indomethacin.

The investigation of the effects of monosodium glutamate on healthy rats and rats with STZ-induced diabetes.

Monosodium glutamate (MSG, E621) is a flavor-enhancing food additive used widely in the food preparation industry and consumed regularly. It is considered that long-term consumption of MSG causes metabolic syndrome and obesity. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar, polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia, in which insulin secreted from pancreatic β cells is inadequate for maintaining blood glucose homeostasis.

Assessment of toxicological effects of favipiravir (T-705) on the lung tissue of rats: An experimental study.

This study aimed to present new data on the side effects of favipiravir on healthy lung tissue and the respiratory system. In the study, two different durations (5 and 10 days) were preferred to determine the effect of favipiravir treatment due to clinical improvement rates of approximately 5 and 10 days during the use of favipiravir in COVID-19 patients. In addition, after 10 days of favipiravir treatment, animals were kept for 5 days without any treatment to determine the regeneration of lung tissues.

Dye decolorization of magnetically retrievable formulation of laccase with amine-functionalized microparticles.

Laccase is an important enzyme used in many industries because of its multi-substrate catalyst. New immobilization agents are excellent tools for enhancing the abilities of this enzyme. In this study, immobilization of laccase on silica microparticles with NH (S-NH) surface modification to use in dye removal applications was aimed.