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Demircan K, Onder Z, Duzlu O, Yildirim A, Okur M, Ciloglu A, Yetismis G, Inci A. First Molecular Detection and Phylogenetic Analyses of Zoonotic Giardia intestinalis in Horses in Turkey. J Equine Vet Sci 2019; 80:56-60. [PMID: 31443835 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2019.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Revised: 06/24/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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The goal of our study was to investigate the molecular prevalence of Giardia intestinalis in naturally infected horses in Kayseri, Central Anatolia Region in Turkey, to determine the molecular characterization of the obtained isolates and to exhibit the potential role of horses in zoonotic transmission of G. intestinalis. Fecal samples were randomly collected from totally 150 horses with clinically healthy between March and June of 2018. After the genomic DNA extractions, 25 (16.6%) of the 150 fecal samples, were found positive for G. intestinalis by nested PCR analyses of β-giardin gene. Phylogenetic analysis of the β-giardin gene sequences of G. intestinalis showed that the sequences detected in this study belonged to assemblage A that is regarded as zoonotic. Our study is the first report on the presence of G. intestinalis in horses in Turkey. The findings of the present study indicate that future research studies are required to determine molecular epidemiology and geographical distribution of G. intestinalis infections in horses nationwide. In addition, this study also may be helpful to assess the zoonotic potential for public health of G. intestinalis infections.
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- Kubra Demircan
- Parasitology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Parasitology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.
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- Parasitology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Parasitology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Parasitology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Parasitology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Parasitology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Parasitology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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OBJECTIVE The aim is to investigate the expression status of ADAMTS1,8, and 18 proteases in gastric cancer (GC) and lymphatic metastasis. BACKGROUND A disintegrin and metalloprotease with thrombospondin motifs (ADAMTS) is a new protease family, and has important biological functions such as hemostasis, extracellular matrix remodeling and regulation of angiogenesis. METHODS The immunostaining status of ADAMTS1,8, and 18 were investigated in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded samples of 25 patients who underwent curative resection for GC. RESULTS The immune reactivity scores (IRS) of ADAMTS1, 8, and 18 were significantly higher in the cancerous gastric tissue in comparison to non-cancerous gastric tissue (p < 0.001). In addition, IRS scores of these three ADAMTS proteases were higher in the metastatic lymph nodes compared with healthy lymph nodes (p < 0.001). The expression status of the three ADAMTSs in cancerous gastric tissue was correlated with stage of tumor. Additionally, ADAMTS1 expression and ADAMTS8 expression in cancerous gastric tissue were found to correlate with grade and tumor size, respectively. CONCLUSION This study showed that ADAMTS1, 8, and 18 are highly expressed in GC and its nodal metastases, suggesting important roles of these proteases in carcinogenesis and lymphatic metastasis. The findings from the present study indicate that these proteases may be promising candidates for novel and alternative treatments in GC (Tab. 3, Fig. 3, Ref. 27).
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Karakose M, Demircan K, Tutal E, Demirci T, Arslan MS, Sahin M, Celik HT, Kazanci F, Karakaya J, Cakal E, Delibasi T. Clinical significance of ADAMTS1, ADAMTS5, ADAMTS9 aggrecanases and IL-17A, IL-23, IL-33 cytokines in polycystic ovary syndrome. J Endocrinol Invest 2016; 39:1269-1275. [PMID: 27146815 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-016-0472-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2016] [Accepted: 04/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders among women of reproductive age. A disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin-like motifs (ADAMTS) are involved in inflammation and fertility. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the serum levels of ADAMTS1, ADAMTS5, ADAMTS9, IL-17, IL-23, IL-33 and to find out the relationship between these inflammatory cytokines and ADAMTSs in PCOS patients. METHODS A case-control study was performed in a training and research hospital. Eighty patients with PCOS and seventy-eight healthy female volunteers were recruited in the present study. Serum ADAMTS and IL levels were determined by a human enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) in all subjects. RESULTS The IL-17A, IL-23 and IL-33 levels were significantly higher in the PCOS patients compared to the controls (p < 0.05). We could not find significant difference between the groups in terms of ADAMTS1, ADAMTS5 and ADAMTS9 levels. IL-17A had positive correlations with LDL cholesterol and IL-33 and negative correlations with ADAMTS1, ADAMTS5, and ADAMTS9. IL-33 had positive correlation with LDL cholesterol and IL-17A. In ROC curve analysis, PCOS can be predicted by the use of IL-17A, IL-23 and IL-33 which at a cut-off value of 8.37 pg/mL (44 % sensitivity, 83 % specificity), 26.75 pg/mL (36 % sensitivity, 64 % specificity) and 14.28 pg/mL (83 % sensitivity, 39 % specificity), respectively. CONCLUSIONS The results of the study might suggest that ADAMTS and IL molecules have a role in the pathogenesis of the PCOS. Further efforts are needed to establish causality for ADAMTS-IL axis.
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- M Karakose
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Irfan Bastug Caddesi, 06110, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Biology, Turgut Ozal University School of Medicine, Gimat, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Irfan Bastug Caddesi, 06110, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Irfan Bastug Caddesi, 06110, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Irfan Bastug Caddesi, 06110, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ankara University, School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Turgut Ozal University School of Medicine, Gimat, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Turgut Ozal University School of Medicine, Gimat, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Irfan Bastug Caddesi, 06110, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Irfan Bastug Caddesi, 06110, Ankara, Turkey
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The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of infertility with metalloproteinases ADAMTS1 and ADAMTS5, which are known to be responsible for the degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins associated with many diseases. ECM is the noncellular component that provides structural and biochemical support to the surrounding cells required for tissue morphogenesis, differentiation and homoeostasis. Sixty infertile individuals and 10 healthy semen donors were included in this study. The infertile individuals were classified as normozoospermia (NS; n = 20), oligozoospermia (OS; n = 20), azoospermia (AS; n = 20) groups. ADAMTS1 and ADAMTS5 protein levels in semen were analysed by Western blot. ADAMTS1 protein level was 3.0-, 3.3- and 1.6-fold lower in the OS, AS and NS groups, respectively, than in the control group (P < 0.001). ADAMTS5 protein level was 3.2-, 2.7- and 1.4-fold lower in the OS, AS and NS groups, respectively, than in the control group (P < 0.001). Sperm count and sperm motility showed a negative correlation with the levels of ADAMTS1 and ADAMTS5 protein expression: r = -0.477, r = -0.470; and r = -0.332, r = -0.275 respectively (P < 0.001). In conclusion, ADAMTS1 and ADAMTS5 protein expressions in semen are significantly related with sperm production. It is very important to understand molecular function and organisation of ADAMTSs which will be significant in enlightening the process of spermatogenesis in male infertility.
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- Department of Medical Biology, School of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, School of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, School of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, School of Medicine, Turgut Ozal University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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Demircan K, Yasar Z, Yüksel S, Hasgul R, Cakirbay H, Cemeroglu O, Yanik B, Aslan E, Senel K. AB0067 IL-17F Gene Polymorphism Correlated with Longer Disease Duration of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients. Ann Rheum Dis 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-eular.5482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Gok K, Cemeroglu O, Cakirbay H, Gündüz E, Acar M, Cetin E, Gunduz M, Demircan K. THU0470 The Relationship between Cytosine-Adenine Repeat Polymorphism in the Promoter Region of Adamts 9 (A Distintegrinand Metalloproteinase with Thrombospondin Motif 9) Gene and Clinical and Radiologic Severity of Knee Osteoarthritis. Ann Rheum Dis 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-eular.2280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Sezer S, Şimşek N, Celik HT, Erden G, Ozturk G, Düzgün AP, Çoşkun F, Demircan K. Association of collagen type I alpha 1 gene polymorphism with inguinal hernia. Hernia 2013; 18:507-12. [PMID: 23925543 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-013-1147-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2013] [Accepted: 07/28/2013] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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PURPOSE A positive family history is an important risk factor for inguinal hernia development, suggesting a genetic trait for hernia disease. However, gene mutations responsible for abdominal wall hernia formation in humans have not yet been studied. We aimed to evaluate whether the functional Sp1 binding site polymorphism within intron 1 of the collagen type I, alpha 1 (COL1A1) gene was associated specifically with inguinal hernia disease. METHODS 85 participants with surgically diagnosed inguinal hernia disease, and 82 physically active controls without any history of connective tissue disease and hernia were recruited for this case-control genetic association study. Polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism and agarose gel electrophoresis techniques were used to detect these polymorphisms. RESULTS Significantly, more patients gave a positive family history for an inguinal hernia compared to healthy controls (OR 3.646, 95 % CI 1.375-9.670, P = 0.006). COL1A1 Sp1 SNP (rs 1800012) was identified. Results demostrated statistically significant deviation from HWE for cases (P = 0.007), but not for the controls (P = 0.276). Our results revealed an increased frequency of COL1A1 Sp1 Ss genotype in inguinal hernia patients (OR 3.593, 95 % CI 1.867-6.915, P = 0.000). CONCLUSIONS This results suggest that polymorphism of the COL1A1 Sp1 binding site is associated with an increased risk for developing inguinal hernias. So, rs 1800012 locus is a potential candidate region for susceptibility in molecular mechanism of inguinal hernia pathophysiology.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey,
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Ocak Z, Acar M, Gunduz E, Gunduz M, Demircan K, Uyeturk U, Ozlü T. Effect of hypericin on the ADAMTS-9 and ADAMTS-8 gene expression in MCF7 breast cancer cells. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2013; 17:1185-1190. [PMID: 23690187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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AIM To investigate the effects of hypericin which is obtained from the plant Hypericum perforatum on the expression and the regulation of ADAMTS8 and ADAMTS9 genes in MCF7 breast cancer cells and on the viability of these cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS MCF7 cells were cultured and were separately exposed to 2, 10 and 50 µl/mL of hypericin. After 24 hours, RNA was isolated from these cells and converted to cDNA. The expression levels of ADAMTS8 and ADAMTS9 genes were evaluated using the Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction. XTT (2,3-bis-(2-methoxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium-5-carboxanilide, disodium salt) cell viability assay was used to determine cytotoxicity. RESULTS ADAMTS9 expression in MCF7 cells were increased 1.8 and 3.6 fold with the use of 2 and 10 µl/mL of hypericin, respectively; and decreased 0.7 fold with the use of 50 µl/mL of hypericin. There was no significant change in the ADAMTS8 expression. Rapid cell death was observed in the cancer cells when hypericin was used at a dose of ≥ 50 µl/mL. CONCLUSIONS The increase in ADAMTS9 expression can be a useful factor in the prevention of possible metastasis in breast cancer and for the occurrence of a tumor suppressive effect. Hypericin increases the expression of ADAMTS9, therefore, it may show its antitumoral and antiapoptotic effects by means of ADAMTS9.
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey.
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Yamawaki H, Hirohata S, Miyoshi T, Takahashi K, Ogawa H, Shinohata R, Demircan K, Kusachi S, Yamamoto K, Ninomiya Y. Hyaluronan receptors involved in cytokine induction in monocytes. Glycobiology 2008; 19:83-92. [DOI: 10.1093/glycob/cwn109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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