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Publication Open Access Effects of Exercise and Calorie Restriction on Brain_x000D_ and Testis in Natural Aging Model(2021-04-25) YARAT, AYŞEN; Umay HAKGÜDER;Hazal İPEKÇİ;Tuğba TUNALI AKBAY;Ayşen YARAT;Ebru Emekli ALTURFAN;Ünsal Veli ÜSTÜNDAĞ;Burçin ALEV;Nevin GENC KAHRAMAN;Reyhan ÖZÇELİK;Göksel ŞENERThe aim of our study was to examine the effects of exercise and calorie_x000D_ restriction on various tissue damage and antioxidant parameters_x000D_ in the brain and testis of rats in a natural aging model. For this_x000D_ purpose, male Sprague-Dawley rats were the control group (C),_x000D_ the elderly (A), the elderly with calorie restriction (ACR), the elderly_x000D_ who were exercised (AE) and the elderly who were exercised with_x000D_ calorie restriction (ACRE), they were divided into 5 groups. The control_x000D_ group was composed of three-month-old animals. The other_x000D_ group consisted of 15-month-old rats. Exercise and calorie restriction_x000D_ were applied for 6 weeks. At the end of the experiment, lipid_x000D_ peroxidation (LPO), nitric oxide (NO), glutathione (GSH) levels and_x000D_ superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione-S-transferase_x000D_ (GST) and tissue factor (TF) were determined in brain and_x000D_ testicular tissues homogenates. As a result of the study, the A_x000D_ group’s brain and testis LPO, NO levels and TF activity increased,_x000D_ GSH levels and SOD, CAT and GST activities decreased, when compared_x000D_ to the C group. As a result of our study, an increase in oxidant_x000D_ damage was observed with TF activity in the brain and testis in the_x000D_ natural aging model, and positive effects of exercise and calorie_x000D_ restriction on the antioxidant levels in the brain were determined,_x000D_ especially in aging.Publication Open Access Effect of Sample Storage on Stability of Salivary Glutathione, Lipid Peroxidation Levels, and Tissue Factor Activity(WILEY, 2009) YARAT, AYŞEN; Emekli-Alturfan, Ebru; Kasikci, Emel; Alturfan, A. Ata; Pisiriciler, Rabia; Yarat, AysenSaliva samples are often required to be stored for longer periods of time either because of the project protocol or because of lack of funding for analysis. The effects of 6 months storage (fresh, 30, 60, 90 120, 150, and 180d) on the stability of salivary reduced glutathione (GSH), lipid peroxidation (LPO) and 90days of storage (fresh, 15, 30, 60, and 90d) on the stability of salivary tissue factor (TF) activity and the stability of saliva imprint samples at 20 C were evaluated in this study. Salivary GSH, malondialdehyde (MDA) levels as an index of LPO, and TF activities were determined using the methods of Beutler, Yagi, and Quick, respectively. Saliva imprint samples were stained with Giemsa and microscopically examined. Salivary GSH levels and TF MDA levels increased significantly after 6 months of storage at -20 C. Leucocyte, epithelium and bacterium cell counts did not significantly change at the end of 90 d of storage. Saliva samples may be stored up to 1 month at -20 C for LPO assay. For cytological examinations, saliva samples may be stored for 90 d at -20 C. Further studies are needed to determine the stability of salivary GSH, and salivary TF activity stored less than 30 days at -20 C. On the other hand, if saliva samples are required to be stored, to avoid the changes because of different storage periods, we recommend that they must be stored under the same circumstances and in the same time period. J. Clin. Lab. Anal. 23:93-98, 2009. (C) 2009 Wiley-Liss, Inc.Publication Open Access Investigation of the Effects of Edaravone on Valproic Acid Induced Tissue Damage in Pancreas(MARMARA UNIV, FAC PHARMACY, 2017-06-20) YARAT, AYŞEN; Oktay, Sehkar; Alev-Tuzuner, Burcin; Tunali, Sevim; Ak, Esin; Emekli-Alturfan, Ebru; Tunali-Akbay, Tugba; Koc-Ozturk, Leyla; Cetinel, Sule; Yanardag, Refiye; Yarat, AysenValproic acid (VPA), an effective antiepileptic and anticonvulsant drug, has some toxic side effects due to causing elevated oxidant production. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of edaravone, a potent free radical scavenger on VPA induced toxicity and tissue damage by biochemical and histological examinations on pancreas. Female Sprague Dawley rats were divided into four groups as follows; control, edaravone, VPA, VPA+edaravon. VPA and edaravone were injected intraperitonally for seven days. Total protein, lipid peroxidation (LPO), sialic acid (SA) and glutathione (GSH) levels and alkaline phosphatase (ALP), tissue factor (TF), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione-S-transferase GST), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activities were determined in pancreas homogenates. In VPA given group, LPO and SA levels, and ALP, TF, MPO activities significantly increased and GST, CAT, GPx activities significantly decreased compared to control group. A marked morphological damage was detected in the VPA group. Ameliorative effects of edaravone were observed in SA, TF, CAT, GPx parameters and histological examination in the VPA group. Therefore, edaravone may be effective in moderation and/or reduction of toxic effects of VPA on pancreas.Publication Open Access Chard extract increased gastric sialic acid and ameliorated oxidative stress in valproic acid-administered rats(2023-04-01) ALTURFAN, EBRU IŞIK; AKBAY, TUĞBA; YARAT, AYŞEN; ALEV B., TUNALI S., ÜSTÜNDAĞ Ü. V., İPEKÇİ H., ALTURFAN E. E., AKBAY T. T., YANARDAG R., YARAT A.Valproic acid, one of the most used drugs for epilepsy patients, has some known side effects. Chard extract has many pharmacological activities. The study aims to evaluate whether valproic acid might interfere with oxidative metabolism in gastric tissue and whether chard ameliorates these effects. The Sprague Dawley rats were divided into four groups (n=8); control, chard-given control, valproic acid, and chard-given valproic acid. The aqueous extracts of chard leaves were given 1 h before the administration of valproic acid for 7 days. On the 8th day, the animals were sacrificed under anesthesia and gastric tissues were homogenized. When compared to the control group, valproic acid significantly increased malondialdehyde and catalase activity, while superoxide dis- mutase activity decreased. Chard administration increased glutathione and, sialic acid levels and decreased malondialdehyde levels and superoxide dismutase activity in the valproic acid group. Based on these findings, since chard increased gastric sialic acid levels, we may suggest that chard may protect gastric mucosa may be through its antioxidant effects.Publication Open Access Edaravone Ameliorates Valproate-Induced Gingival Toxicity by Reducing Oxidative-Stress, Inflammation and Tissue Damage(MARMARA UNIV, FAC MEDICINE, 2016-05-10) YARAT, AYŞEN; Oktay, Sehkar; Alev, Burcin; Koc Ozturk, Leyla; Tunali, Sevim; Demirel, Sezin; Emekli Alturfan, Ebru; Tunali-Akbay, Tugba; Akyuz, Serap; Yanardag, Refiye; Yarat, AysenValproic acid (2-n-propylpentanoic acid, VPA), the most widely used antiepileptic drug, has potential adverse effects and it can disrupt the oxidant and antioxidant balance. Edaravone (3-methyl-1-phenyl-2-pyrazoline-5-one, EDA) is a potent free radical scavenger. In this study, the effect of EDA on gingiva in VPA induced toxicity was investigated. Female Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups: control group, EDA (30 mg/kg/day) given group, VPA (0.5 g/kg/day) given group, and VPA+EDA (in same dose and time) given group. EDA and VPA were given intraperitoneally for seven days. Total protein, lipid peroxidation (LPO), sialic acid (SA) and reduced glutathione (GSH) levels and catalase (CAT), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD), myeloperoxidase (MPO), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), acid phosphatase (ACP), sodium potassium ATPase (Na+/K+-ATPase) and tissue factor (TF) activities were determined in gingiva homogenates. The VPA-induced increases were statistically significant for MPO (p<0.01), ACP (p<0.01), Na+/K+-ATPase (p<0.05) and TF (p<0.01) activities, but not for LPO level and ALP activities. EDA treatment markedly blunted all such elevated anomalies. Conclusively, VPA induced oxidative and inflammatory gingival tissue damage, reactions that were appreciably reversed by concurrent administration of EDA.Publication Open Access Effect of Ankaferd Blood Stopper on Skin Superoxide Dismutase and Catalase Activities in Warfarin-Treated Rats(SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC, 2017-03) YARAT, AYŞEN; Aktop, Sertac; Emekli-Alturfan, Ebru; Gonul, Onur; Gocmen, Goekhan; Garip, Hasan; Yarat, Aysen; Goker, KamilAim: Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) is a new promising local hemostatic agent, and its mechanism on hemostasis has been shown by many studies. However, the effects of ABS on skin superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities have not been investigated before. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of this new generation local hemostatic agent on warfarin-treated rats focusing on its the antioxidant potential in short-term soft tissue healing. Methods: Twelve systemically warfarin treated (warfarin group) and 12 none treated Wistar Albino rats (control group) were selected for the trial. Rats in the warfarin group were treated intraperitonally with 0.1 mg/kg warfarin, and rats in the control group were given 1 mL/kg saline 3 days earlier to surgical procedure and continued until killing. All rats had incisions on dorsal dermal tissue, which was applied ABS or no hemostatic agent before suturing. Six of each group were killed on day 4, and the other 6 were killed on day 8. Blood and skin samples were taken. Prothrombin time (PT) in blood samples, CAT, and SOD activities in skin samples were determined. Results: Warfarin treatment dose was found to be convenient and warfarin treatment increased the PT levels as expected. Warfarin treatment decreased CAT activity significantly compared to the control group. The ABS treatment significantly increased SOD activities in the warfarin group at the end of the eighth day. Conclusion: Ankaferd Blood Stopper acted positively in short-term tissue healing by increasing SOD activity in warfarin-treated rats. Therefore, ABS may be suggeted as a promoting factor in tissue healing.Publication Open Access Brain in metabolic syndrome model: The effect of exercises and caloric restriction(2022-01-01) AKBAY, TUĞBA; ALTURFAN, EBRU IŞIK; ŞENER, GÖKSEL; YARAT, AYŞEN; Alev-Tuzuner B., Genc-Kahraman N., Ipekci H., Ustundag U. V. , AKBAY T., ALTURFAN E. I. , Sener G., YARAT A.© 2022 Marmara University Press.Caloric restriction (CR) and exercise (EX) have impacts on improving metabolic risk factors. This study aimed to investigate the changes in the brain after EX and/or CR in metabolic syndrome (MeS) induced by a high fructose diet in rats. Sprague-Dawley male rats were divided into five groups. Drinking water including 10% fructose solution was given to rats for 12 weeks to develop a MeS rat model. Animals with MeS were submitted to EX and/or CR for 6 weeks. Blood glucose, and brain tissue damage and antioxidant parameters were measured. Brain lipid peroxidation, sialic acid, mucin, fucose levels increased in the MeS group compared to the control (C) group. These parameters reduced significantly in the metabolic syndrome with caloric restriction (MeS+CR) group, and more significantly in the metabolic syndrome with exercise and caloric restriction group (MeS+EXCR), compared to the MeS group. Glutathione levels, superoxide dismutase and catalase activities decreased in the MeS group compared to the C group, increased both in the MeS+CR group, and MeS+EXCR group compared to the MeS group. High fructose diet consumption can lead to brain tissue damage and decreased antioxidant levels were found to be improved best in the MeS+EXCR group.