241 results match your criteria: "Fırat University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine[Affiliation]"

Historically, CLL prognostication relied on disease burden, reflected in clinical stage. Later, chromosome abnormalities and genomics suggested several CLL subtypes which were aligned with response to therapy. Gene expression profiling data identified pathways associated with CLL progression.

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Objective: In the current study, we aimed to ascertain the levels of heavy metals and radioactive elements in the ovarian follicular fluids of pregnant and non-pregnant Kyrgyz mares.

Materials And Methods: To this end, follicular fluids were obtained from 49 Kyrgyz mares aged 3-5 years. The mares were in various stages of pregnancy (Group 1, 27) or were non-pregnant (Group 2, 22).

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Pyometra alters uterine aquaporins related with lipopolysaccharide concentrations and antioxidant enzyme activities in bitches.

Anim Reprod Sci

December 2024

Ankara University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ankara 06110, Turkiye. Electronic address:

Pyometra is a common life-threatening inflammatory disease with a complex etiopathogenesis that develops during the diestrus stage and can be observed in elderly intact bitches. The present study evaluated five aquaporin (AQP1, AQP2, AQP3, AQP5, and AQP9) transcript abundances and immunolocalization in the uterine tissue, and investigated their relationship with uterine tissue and blood lipopolysaccharide (LPS) concentration, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activity, and nitric oxide (NO) production in dogs suffering from pyometra. The study sampled 36 client-owned intact bitches from different breeds, of which 24 cases were diagnosed with pyometra.

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Association of gene Pro512Ala polymorphism with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Arch Endocrinol Metab

October 2024

Iran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Tehran Iran Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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  • This study examined the impact of the rs1801276 polymorphism in the insulin receptor substrate 1 gene on the risk of developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
  • Researchers compared 127 healthy controls and 123 patients with biopsy-confirmed NAFLD, finding significant differences in the distribution of rs1801276 genotypes and alleles between the two groups.
  • The findings suggest that the "GG+GC" genotypes and "G" alleles are less common in NAFLD patients, indicating a potential protective effect, but further research is needed to clarify this gene's role in NAFLD risk.
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Bacterial microbiome diversity along poultry slaughtering lines: insights from chicken carcasses and environmental sources.

J Vet Res

September 2024

Department of Network Technologies, Turkish Academic Network and Information Center, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBiTAK ULAKBİM), 06800 Ankara, Turkey.

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  • The study looked at the variety of bacteria on chicken carcasses and in the area around them during different stages of the slaughter process.
  • Researchers collected samples from different points at a chicken processing plant in Turkey over a few months to see how bacterial populations changed.
  • They found that bacteria increased after chilling and storage, and that the most bacteria were on the chicken after it was stored, which can help identify where contamination might happen during slaughtering.
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Introduction: In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), immunosuppressive therapies may achieve symptomatic relief, but do not induce long-term, drug-free remission. Meanwhile, the lifelong use of immunosuppressive drugs confers increased risk for malignancy and infections. As such, there is an unmet need for novel treatments that selectively target the pathogenic immune response in RA by inducing tolerance to autoantigens.

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Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effects of 45S5 bioactive glass-ointment (BG) on cutaneous wound healing in rats at the molecular, biochemical, and histopathological levels.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-two rats were divided into four groups (n = 8): Control, Sham, BG, and DEX (Dexpanthenol). While no wound treatment was applied to the CONTROL, a wound model was created in the Sham, and no treatment was applied.

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Our objective was to determine the effect of a semi-synthetic sodium alginate hydrogel and its combination with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on histopathological, biochemical, clinical, and anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) data. Alkali chemical burn of the cornea was induced. Injured rats were randomly divided into five equal groups and topically treated with phosphate-buffered saline (sham), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), 0.

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Methods:  The study delves into the antimicrobial properties of vitamins P, K, and E against A. baumannii and P. aeruginosa, employing the minimum inhibitory concentration method and scrutinizing biofilm formation within the A549 cell culture.

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Cerebrovascular events are linked to ankylosing spondylitis. Accelerated atherosclerosis and endothelial dysfunction against a backdrop of inflammation have been widely blamed for the increased cerebrovascular risk in ankylosing spondylitis. The absence of a comprehensive review encouraged us to consider the link between ankylosing spondylitis and cerebrovascular diseases.

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This study aimed to investigate the expression patterns of genes associated with inflammation and oxidative stress in ovarian and uterine tissues of dogs with pyometra, categorized by cervical status (open cervix or closed cervix), which influences disease severity. The control group comprised healthy animals undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy. Tissue inflammatory gene expression and Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were determined while microbial and histopathological examinations were conducted, along with immunohistochemical evaluations.

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This research aims to assess the concentration of metals in human and canine placentas from the same geographic area and to investigate how these metal levels influence gene expression within the placenta. Placentas of 25 dogs and 60 women who had recently given birth residing in Ankara, Turkey were collected and subjected to metal analysis using ICP-OES. Placentas with detectable metal levels underwent further examination including Next Generation Sequencing, transcriptional analysis, single nucleotide polymorphism investigation, and extensive scrutiny across various groups.

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Maedi Visna Virus (MVV) is a retrovirus that can infect sheep. There is still no effective therapy or vaccine against this virus and timely diagnosis is important to combat the complications of the disease. In this study, we aimed to develop an ELISA using peptides derived from gag protein as antigen.

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Can Parasites be Useful?

Turkiye Parazitol Derg

June 2024

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Parasitology, Samsun, Türkiye.

Parasites are commonly associated with harm, but they also have beneficial aspects that are still being discovered. It is important to acknowledge both the harmful and beneficial aspects of parasites. They have been found to have positive effects on non-healing wounds, surgical wounds, obesity, glucose metabolism disorders, nerve repair, cancer treatments, and fertility.

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This case report was prepared to provide information about (Neumann, 1912), which was detected for the first time on a domestic chicken in Hatay province of Türkiye. Louse specimens collected from a chicken by a student were brought to Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Parasitology, and sent to Selçuk University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Parasitology, for identification of species and microscopic examination revealed the presence of (Neumann, 1912). Thus, with this study, the presence of on domestic chickens was recorded for the first time in Türkiye.

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Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) is a very serious worldwide respiratory disease of poultry, with many countries reporting ILT infections over the last decade. However, few reports are available regarding ILT disease prevalence in poultry in Turkey. Accordingly, the present study investigated ILT infection in Turkish broiler flocks between 2018 and 2022.

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Objective: To evaluate the outcome of human umbilical cord stem cells (HUMSC) administration on collagen expression within the frontal vaginal wall of menopausal rats.

Materials And Methods: We conducted an experimental, randomized post-test-only controlled group design. The study samples were 40 healthy female Winstar rat with the age of 8-12 weeks that had been ovariectomized, had never mated, and weighed 18-22 grams.

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  • This study looked at how certain health factors in cows affect the number of embryos they produce when they are given special treatments.
  • Researchers used 18 cows and monitored different substances in their blood to see any patterns.
  • They found that some levels in the blood were connected to how many embryos were made, meaning keeping cows healthy can really help with producing more embryos!
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  • The study investigates the role of different microorganisms in the inflammation linked to chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) by comparing samples from CRSwNP patients and healthy individuals.
  • It involved 28 participants, where DNA from swabs taken from their nasal passages was sequenced to analyze the bacterial and fungal communities present.
  • Findings revealed that CRSwNP patients had less Corynebacterium but greater variability in their nasal microbiome compared to healthy controls, with Malassezia being the most common fungus found in all groups.
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In this study, to investigate spp. contamination post-scalding and de-feathering, post-evisceration, post-chilling, and packaged products, which are the most essential contamination stages of broiler slaughter, a total of 108 samples were taken from three different broiler slaughterhouses at different times. Isolates obtained by cultural methods in 104 of 108 samples were analyzed by mPCR method to identify pathogen spp.

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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a chronic lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by monoclonal B cell proliferation. Studies carried out in recent years suggest that extracellular vesicles (EVs) may be a potential biomarker in cancer. Tyro3-Axl-Mertk (TAM) Receptor Tyrosine Kinases (RTKs) and Phosphatidylserine (PS) have crucial roles in macrophage-mediated immune response under normal conditions.

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This study aimed to assess and compare diverse formulations of ivermectin-loaded liposomes, employing lipid film hydration and ethanol injection methods. Three lipids (DOPC, SPC, and DSPC) were used in predetermined molar ratios. A total of 18 formulations were created, and a factorial design determined the optimal formulation based on particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential, and encapsulation efficiency.

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Background: Paclitaxel (PAX) is a widely used chemotherapy drug for various cancer types but often induces significant toxicity in multiple organ systems. Silymarin (SIL), a natural flavonoid, has shown therapeutic potential due to its multiple benefits.

Aims: To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of SIL in mitigating liver and kidney damage induced by PAX in rats, focusing on oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis pathways.

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The placental cholinergic system; known as an important factor in intracellular metabolic activities, regulation of placental vascular tone, placental development, and neurotransmission; can be affected by persistent organic pesticides, particularly organochlorine pesticides(OCPs), which can influence various epigenetic regulations and molecular pathways. Although OCPs are legally prohibited, trace amounts of the persistent dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane(DDT) are still found in the environment, making prenatal exposure inevitable. In this study, the effects of 2,4'-DDT and 4,4'-DDT; and its breakdown product 4,4'-DDE in the environment on placental cholinergic system were evaluated with regards to cholinergic genes.

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Purpose: (6)-Shogaol is the most prevalent bioactive compound in ginger. The aim of this study was to examine both the prophylactic and therapeutic effects of (6)-shogaol in an experimental periodontitis model.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-five male Wistar albino rats were divided into four groups.

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