High-Pressure Homogenization of Pomegranate Juice: Impact on Physicochemical, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and In Vitro Bioaccessibility Properties.

Pomegranate is one of the most popular fruits worldwide, and it is important to maintain the overall quality and bioaccessibility of freshly squeezed pomegranate juices (PJS). The adverse effects of heat treatment on sensory properties and phytochemicals encourage the use of non-thermal processes in the juice industry. Hereby, the effects of high-pressure homogenization (HPH) (50, 100, and 150 MPa) on the physicochemical properties, antimicrobial activity, in vitro bioaccessibility, and antioxidant capacity of freshly-squeezed PJS from different genotypes were investigated.

Assessing lipid-lowering and plasma cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity of and β-Sitosterol following administration to triton WR1339- treated rats.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the lipid-lowering and plasma cholesteryl ester transfer protein(CETP) activity of (CL) and β-Sitosterol(βS) following intraperitoneal administration of Triton-WR 1339 (=Tyloxapol) (TWR) to male Wistar rats. Hyperlipidemia(HL) was developed by intraperitoneal injection of TWR. The animals were divided into main eight groups of six rats each.

The efficacy of transversalis fascia plane block in pediatric inguinal herniotomy: a randomized controlled study.

Objective: The post-operative analgesic efficacy of transversalis fascia plane (TFP) block is controversial in pediatric patients undergoing herniotomy. This study aims to compare the efficacy of TFP block and standard analgesic methods.

Methods: Sixty patients aged 1-8 years who underwent the open procedure of herniotomy were randomly divided into two groups TFP block (n = 30) or control group (n = 30).

Factors affecting food addiction: emotional eating, palatable eating motivations, and BMI.

Evaluating the factors leading to adult food addiction should shed light on potential preventive and treatment strategies for obesity and eating disorders. This research aimed to assess the relationship between food addiction, emotional eating, palatable eating motivations, and the factors that affected them. Five hundred twenty-two adults participated in this descriptive, cross-sectional study in Erzurum, Turkey.

Comparative content analysis and biological activity studies of fatty and essential oils from some garlic products sold in Turkish community pharmacies, natural, and fermented garlic.

Garlic (Alliaceae), an annual herb, is renowned not only for its distinctive flavor but also for its extensive therapeutic applications in managing various ailments and health conditions. In this study, garlic products identified as the best-selling items in Turkish pharmacies for various purposes were compared with garlic grown under standard conditions in terms of chemical composition and antidiabetic, anticholinesterase, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Three of garlic samples were prepared by researchers.

Evaluation of microbiological, antioxidant, thermal, rheological and sensory properties of ice cream fermented with kefir culture and flavored with mint ( L.).

Kefir is a healthy fermented dairy product, while ice cream is one of the most consumed dairy products. In this research, ice cream was fermented using a commercial kefir culture and flavored with a mint aroma in different proportions: 0% (KI), 0.2% (KIM2), 0.

Comparison of antioxidant, phenolic profile, melatonin, and volatile compounds of some selected plant samples.

It was aimed to examine the antioxidant, phenolic profile, and volatile compound contents of seven different aromatic plant samples (broccoli, yarpuz, walnut leaves, marshmallow, wild clary, harmala, and common yarrow) collected from Adilcevaz district of Bitlis province in Türkiye. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) device was used for the volatile profile of the plant varieties. The most abundant volatile compounds were generally heptacosane compound that showed anticancer and antimicrobial effects.

Synthesis, Characterization, and Photocatalytic Activity of Magnetically Separable FeO@SiO@ZnO-Ag Composite Photocatalyst.

Magnetically separable FeO, FeO@SiO, FeO@SiO@ZnO, and FeO@SiO@ZnO-Ag composites are synthesized using hydrothermal and wet chemistry methods. The samples obtained are characterized in terms of morphology, composition, optical, and magnetic properties using TEM, SEM-EDS, XRD, FTIR, VSM, XPS, and UV-vis, and the photodegradation of Acid Blue 161 dye under UV irradiation is investigated. As a result of SEM and TEM analyses, the diameters of FeO, FeO@SiO, FeO@SiO@ZnO, and FeO@SiO@ZnO-Ag composites are determined as 210, 220, 230 and 235 nm, respectively.

Evaluation of raw milk samples and vendor-derived and prevalence in dairy delicatessens in eastern Turkey.

This study investigated the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and genetic diversity of , as well as the detection and genetic relationship of in retail milk samples and plastic bags from 25 local dairy delicatessens. Bacteriological culture, PCR, and Sanger sequencing were performed. Eleven percent of the samples were positive for , none of which were methicillin-resistant or enterotoxigenic.

Docosahexaenoic acid eliminates endoplasmic reticulum stress and inflammatory pathways in diabetic rat keratopathy.

Diabetic keratopathy, characterized by corneal structural changes, is a common complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid, has shown potential therapeutic benefits in various diabetic complications. This study aimed to investigate the protective effect of DHA on corneal tissue in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced type 2 DM in rats.

Evaluation of serum salusin-α and β levels in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

Salusin-α and salusin-β peptides are crucial in the development of cardiovascular diseases like coronary artery disease (CAD). This study compared serum levels of these peptides in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), those with both OSA and CAD. Patients without OSA were included in Group 1, those with OSA alone comprised Group 2, and those with OSA and CAD were in Group 3.

The effects of using sheep tail fat and cooking time on carboxymethyl-lysine formation and some quality characteristics of heat-treated sucuk.

The study's aim was to determine the effect of using sheep tail fat (STF) on carboxymethyl-lysine (CML) content and other properties of heat-treated sucuk (HTS), a type of semi-dry fermented sausage. Three mixtures were prepared: 100% beef fat (BF), 50% BF + 50% STF, and 100% STF. After production (fermentation, heat treatment, and drying), the samples were cooked at 180°C for 0, 1, 3, and 5 min to determine the effect of cooking time on CML, thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS), total sulfhydryl, and carbonyl contents.

Degradation of Orange G, Acid Blue 161, and Brillant Green Dyes Using UV Light-Activated GA-TiO-Cd Composite.

In this study, photocatalysts with high photocatalytic activity performance are synthesized by synthesizing graphene aerogel-supported, cadmium-doped TiO composites by hydrothermal method for the effective degradation of organic dyes in wastewater. Here, GA-TiO-Cd is investigated as a photocatalyst for the degradation of toxic dyes named Orange G, Acid Blue 161, and Brilliant Green in the UV part of the light spectrum. As a result of the experiments, it is observed that the effective decomposition of organic dyes is due to graphene aerogel (GA) and cadmium-doped TiO nanoparticles.

Evaluation of factors related to organic food consumption and orthorexia nervosa tendencies.

The relationship between organic food consumption, awareness of reducing ecological footprint, and orthorexia nervosa (ON) tendencies has yet to be explored in detail. This study aimed to determine factors related to organic food consumption and ON tendencies in young adults. Also, the relationship between organic food consumption, awareness of reducing ecological footprint, and ON tendencies was investigated.

The role of platelet large cell ratio in determining mortality in COVID-19 patients.

Inflammatory mechanisms have been implicated and have been subject to research in the clinical course of COVID-19 patients. In this study, platelet large cell ratio (P-LCR) has been examined as a novel prognostic and inflammatory parameter. A total of 1992 COVID-19-positive patients admitted to COVID-19 unit of Infectious Diseases were included.

Phylogenetic Analysis of Strains Isolated from Humans Using 16S rRNA Sequencing and Multiple Locus Variable Number of Tandem Repeats Analysis-16.

Brucellosis is the most important public health problem worldwide, and the annual incidence of the disease in humans is 2.1 million. The genome is highly conserved, with over 90% similarity among species.

Evaluating 9 N-2 as a probiotic candidate from traditional village white cheese.

In this study, various functional and probiotic attributes of the 9 N-2 strain isolated from village-style white cheese were characterized, while also assessing its safety. To achieve this, we conducted an in vitro analysis of several key probiotic properties exhibited by the 9 N-2 strain. Notably, this strain demonstrated robust resilience to low pH, high bile salt concentrations, lysozyme, pepsin, pancreatin, and phenol.

Protection against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury in mice by 3-caffeoylquinic acid isomers isolated from .

The development of ischemic heart disease (IHD) involves a variety of pathophysiological responses, such as mitochondrial dysfunction. Many compounds with antioxidant activity isolated from natural products have been shown to have significant effects on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. However, little is known about the palliative effects of 3-caffeoylquinic acid isomers isolated from () on myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MIRI).

Oral Mucosal Manifestations Associated with PCR Positivity in Patients with COVID-19.

Introduction: To date various oral manifestations in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been reported.

Objectives: In the present study, we investigated the relationship between Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) positivity and oral signs in patients with suspected COVID-19.

Methods: A total of 383 patients who presented to the emergency department for the first time with any symptoms associated with COVID-19 were included in the study.

Hemangiopericytoma of the skull base: A long-term complete response with trimodality treatment.

Hemangiopericytoma (HPC) is a rare tumor originating from Zimmerman pericytes. It constitutes less than 1% of all intracranial tumors. Because of the high recurrence rates, radiotherapy (RT) is a vital step in the treatment, but the timing and dose remain uncertain.

Novel styryl-thiazole hybrids as potential anti-Alzheimer's agents.

In this study, combining the thiazole and cinnamoyl groups into the styryl-thiazole scaffold, a series of novel styryl-thiazole hybrids (6a-p) was rationally designed, synthesized, and evaluated by the multi-target-directed ligands strategy as potential candidates for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Hybrids 6e and 6i are the most promising among the synthesized hybrids since they are able to significantly increase cell viabilities in Aβ-exposed-human neuroblastoma cell line (6i at the concentration of 50 μg mL and 6e at the concentration of 25 μg mL resulted in ∼34% and ∼30% increase in cell viabilities, respectively). Compounds 6e and 6i exhibit highly AChE inhibitory properties in the experimental AD model at 375.

Effects of animal fat replacement with almond flour on quality parameters of beef patties.

Almond is rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber and contains high fat and protein. For this reason, almond flour can be used as an additive in the production of various foods to increase nutritional value, improve texture and flavor, and produce healthier products. The purpose of this study is to determine the availability of almond flour as an animal fat replacer in the production of beef patties.

Detection of bovine viral diarrhea virus and bovine herpes virus type 1 in cattle with and without endometritis.

This study aimed to investigate the potential presence of bovine herpes virus type 1 (BHV-1) and bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) in cattle uteri that did not display any clinical and macroscopic signs of infection. Virus detection involved polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, double immunohistochemistry (IHC), and double immunofluorescence (IF). One hundred cornu uterus samples were collected from cattle aged 1 year and older.

Evaluation of systemic immune and inflammatory biomarkers in hidradenitis suppurativa.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the interrelation of HS with CBC parameters and new inflammatory indicator parameters, systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), and systemic inflammation response index (SIRI).

Patients And Methods: 102 patients diagnosed with HS and 99 healthy controls were included. The medical records and laboratory findings of the participants were reviewed retrospectively.