Publications by authors named "U Kaya"
The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between spontaneous echocardiographic contrast (SEC) and left atrial (LA) parameters such as size, volume, and function in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Cats were assigned into following groups: clinically healthy cats (n=8), HCM without SEC (n=12), and HCM with SEC (n=8). Left atrial shortening fraction (LAFS%) and left atrial fractional area change (LAFAC) had statistical significance between groups.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study investigated expressions of microRNA (miR)-26a, miR-27a, and miR-148a in plasma, colostrum and milk collected on different days (0th, 4th, 7th, 14th, and 28th days) during transition from colostrum to milk in Awassi sheep. Relationships between miRNAs and quality parameters were also explored. During transition, Somatic Cell Count, Fat-free dry matter, protein, lactose decreased, pH, freezing point (FP), electrical conductivity (EC) increased.
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- Pyometra is a serious inflammatory disease affecting older intact female dogs, particularly during the diestrus stage, and can lead to significant health issues.
- The study examined five types of aquaporins (proteins that help transport water) in uterine tissue and their links to various health markers like blood lipopolysaccharide levels and antioxidant activity in dogs with pyometra.
- Results showed changes in aquaporin levels between affected dogs and control dogs, including downregulation of AQP1, AQP2, and AQP5, while AQP9 and AQP3 were upregulated, suggesting a complex relationship between these proteins and the disease's progression.
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- Salamanders of the genus Lyciasalamandra are found mainly along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey and some Aegean Islands, with about 20 distinct taxa that have uncertain phylogenetic relationships.
- Recent research utilized a large dataset of genetic information to explore species limits and relationships among these salamanders, leading to the identification of eight supported species that align with existing classifications.
- The study recommends merging certain subspecies and elevating one subpopulation to full species status, in hopes of establishing a clearer framework to guide conservation efforts for these vulnerable salamander populations.
ProAKAP4 is a sperm structural protein that regulates motility through the PKA-dependent cAMP signaling pathway, which is synthesized as an X chromosome-linked member of the gene family. This study aims to determine the optimal level of proAKAP4 for evaluating sexed semen through investigating its relationship with the longevity of sperm quality in sexed Holstein bull sperm. A total of 30 sexed sperm samples (bearing X chromosomes) from 30 distinct Holstein bulls ( = 30) were analyzed.
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