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Publication Metadata only Taurine ameliorates stress-induced degeneration of the urinary bladder(ELSEVIER GMBH, URBAN & FISCHER VERLAG, 2007) ERCAN, FERİHA; Zeybek, Ali; Saglam, Beyhan; Cikler, Esra; Cetinel, Sule; Ercan, Feriha; Sener, GokselWe studied the potential effects of taurine, a free radical scavenger, on chronic water avoidance stress (WAS)-induced degeneration of the mucosa of the urinary bladder in experimental rats. Wistar albino rats were exposed to WAS for 2 h/day, for 5 days (WAS group). Before exposing them to WAS, taurine (50 mg/kg) (WAS+taurine group) was injected intraperitonally into the animals. Samples of urinary bladder were then investigated by light and scanning electron microscopy. Lipid peroxidation and gluthathione levels were also measured in the urinary bladder. In the WAS-only group, inflammatory cell infiltration, increased number of mast cells in the mucosa and ulcerated areas were observed. In the WAS+taurine group, relatively normal urothelial topography with microvilli, moderate inflammatory cell infiltration and decreased numbers of mast cells in the mucosa were observed. The increased lipid peroxidation and decreased glutathione levels in WAS rats were reversed by taurine treatment. We conclude that taurine protects against WAS-induced oxidant urinary bladder injury, and thus may be a possible therapeutic agent against interstitial cystitis, the symptoms of which are aggravated by stress conditions. (c) 2006 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.Publication Metadata only Protective effects of taurine on protamine sulfate induced bladder damage(SPRINGER, 2006) ERCAN, FERİHA; Zeybek, Ali; Saglam, Beyhan; Cikler, Esra; Cetinel, Sule; Ercan, Feriha; Sener, GokselThe present study was designed to investigate the putative protective effects of taurine on protamine sulfate (PS) induced bladder injury. Wistar albino female rats were catheterized and intravesically infused with phosphate buffered solution (control group) or PS (PS group) dissolved in phosphate buffered solution. In the PS + taurine (PS+Tau) group, after the PS instillation, taurine (50 mg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally for 3 days. Histopathological changes were investigated by light and scanning electron microscopy. Tissue samples were also obtained to determine bladder malondialdehyde (MDA) (a biomarker of oxidative damage) and glutathione (GSH) (a biomarker of protective oxidative injury) levels. In the PS group ulcerated areas, an irregular mucus layer, inflammatory cell infiltration, and increased number of mast cells were observed. In the PS+Tau group, a relatively normal urothelial topography, glycosaminoglycan layer, and decreased number of mucosal mast cells and inflammatory cells were observed. Increased MDA levels as a result of PS induction lead us to propose that free radicals may have a critical role in this injury. The significant decrease in MDA and increase in GSH levels in the PS+Tau group compared to PS group was in accordance with morphological findings. Based on the results, taurine treatment significantly prevented PS induced degenerative morphological and biochemical changes of urinary bladder mucosa.Publication Metadata only The leukotriene d4 receptor antagonist, montelukast, inhibits mast cell degranulation in the dermis induced by water avoidance stress(ELSEVIER GMBH, 2009) ERCAN, FERİHA; Cikler, Esra; Ersoy, Yasemin; Cetinel, Sule; Ercan, FerihaCysteinyl leukotrienes play a part in inflammatory reactions such as asthma and inflammatory bowel diseases. The leukotrienes exert their actions by binding to and activating various receptors. Montelukast, a leukotriene receptor antagonist, which is used in the treatment of asthma has been shown to be effective in inhibiting the action or formation of leukotrienes. Many skin disorders, such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, worsen during stress and seem to be related to infiltration and activation of mast cells that are releasing vasoactive and pro-inflammatory mediators. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of montelukast on the degranulation of mast cells in the dermis that is induced by water avoidance stress (WAS). Wistar albino rats were divided into four groups of 8 animals each. Control rats were injected with (1) the vehicle solution or (2) the montelukast solution in the absence of WAS. (3) the WAS group of rats was administered vehicle solution following WAS exposure for 2 h daily for 5 days. (4) The WAS+ML group was administered montelukast 10 mg/kg; i.p. following WAS exposure for 2 h daily for 5 days. Dermal mast cell numbers were determined with toluidine blue and tryptase immunohistochemistry and observed using a light microscope. Numbers of both granulated and degranulated mast cells were significantly increased in the WAS group when compared to control rats. Montelukast treatment decreased the number of both mature granulated and degranulated mast cells in rats subjected to WAS. In conclusion, chronic montelukast treatment reduced WAS-induced infiltration and activation of mast cells in the dermis and may provide a useful therapeutic option in stress-induced skin disorders. (c) 2008 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.Publication Metadata only Leukotriene D4 receptor antagonist montelukast alleviates water avoidance stress-induced degeneration of the gastrointestinal mucosa(ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2008) ERCAN, FERİHA; Ersoy, Yasemin; Cikler, Esra; Cetinel, Sule; Sener, Goekel; Ercan, FerihaWe investigated the role of montelukast (ML), a cysteinyl leukotriene-1 receptor antagonist, on the water avoidance stress (WAS)induced degeneration of the rat gastric, ileal and colonic mucosa. One group of Wistar albino rats were exposed to chronic WAS (WAS group) 2 h daily for 5 days. Another group was administered ML (10 mg/kg; i.p.; WAS + ML group) following every WAS exposure for 5 days. Control rats were injected with the vehicle solution only. The stomach, ileum and colon were dissected and investigated for histopathological changes with a light microscope as well as for topographical changes with a scanning electron microscope. The levels of malondialdehyde (MDA, a biomarker of oxidative damage) and glutathione (GSH, a biomarker of protective oxidative injury) were also determined in all dissected tissues. In the WAS group, the stomach epithelium showed ulceration in some areas, dilatations of the gastric glands, degeneration of gastric glandular cells, and prominent congestion of the capillaries. In a similar fashion, degenerated epithelium and severe vascular congestions were observed in the ileum and colon. In all the tissues dense inflammatory cell infiltration and mast cell degranulation in mucosa were observed. The levels of MDA were significantly increased whereas those of GSH were significantly decreased in all test tissues in the WAS group compared to the control group. The morphology of gastric, ileal and colonic mucosa in WAS + ML group showed a significant amelioration showing a reduction in inflammatory cell infiltration and mast cell degranulation. Increased NIDA and decreased GSH levels in the WAS group were also ameliorated with ML treatment. Based on the results, ML supplement seems attenuated inflammatory effects of WAS induction in gastrointestinal mucosa. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Publication Metadata only Taurine ameliorates water avoidance stress-induced degenerations of gastrointestinal tract and liver(SPRINGER, 2006) ERCAN, FERİHA; Zeybek, Ali; Ercan, Feriha; Cetinel, Sule; Cikler, Esra; Saglam, Beyhan; Sener, GokselWe investigated the role of taurine, is a potent free radical scavenger, on water avoidance stress (WAS)induced degeneration of the gastric, ileal, and colonic mucosa and liver parenchyma. Wistar albino rats were exposed to chronic WAS (WAS group) 2 hr daily for 5 days. After exposing animals to chronic WAS (WAS + taurine group), 50 mg/kg taurine was injected IP for 3 days. Control animals received vehicle solution only. The stomach, ileum, colon, and liver samples were investigated under light microscope for histopathologic changes. To demonstrate the topography of the luminal mucosa of the stomach, ileum, and colon, scanning electron microscope was used and for hepatocyte ultastructure transmission electron microscope was used. Malondialdehyde (MDA, a biomarker of oxidative damage) and glutathione (GSH, a biomarker of protective oxidative injury) levels were also determined in all tissues. In the WAS group, the stomach epithelium showed ulceration in some areas, dilatations of the gastric glands, and degeneration of gastric glandular cells; prominent congestion of the capillaries was apparent. In the WAS group, severe vascular congestion was observed along with degeneration of ileal and colonic epithelium. Prominent vascular congestion and dilated sinusoids, activated Kupffer cells, dilated granular endoplasmic reticulum membranes, and focal pyknotic nuclei were observed in liver parenchyma. MDA levels (stomach, P < 0.01; ileum, colon, and liver P < 0.05) were increased and GSH levels (P < 0.01) were decreased in all tissues in the WAS group compared with the control group. The morphology of gastric, ileal, and colonic mucosa and liver parenchyma in the WAS + taurine group (stomach and ileum, P < 0.05; colon and liver, P < 0.01) showed a significant amelioration when compared to the WAS g roup. Increased MDA and decreased GSH levels in the WAS group were ameliorated with taurine treatment. Based on the results, taurine supplementation effectively attenuates the oxidative damage of gastrointestinal mucosa and liver because of WAS induction possibly by its antioxidant effects.