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Toker Ç, Kuyucu Y, Şaker D, Kara S, Güzelel B, Mete UÖ. Investigation of miR-26b and miR-27b expressions and the effect of quercetin on fibrosis in experimental pulmonary fibrosis. J Mol Histol 2024; 55:25-35. [PMID: 37857923 DOI: 10.1007/s10735-023-10168-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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In this study, investigation of the effects of Quercetin on Bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis and fibrosis-associated molecules miR-26b and miR-27b was aimed. Control group was given 10% saline on the 0th day, and saline was administered for 21 days starting from the 8th day. Group 2 was given 50 mg/kg Quercetin for 21 days starting from the 8th day. Group 3 was given 10 mg/kg Bleomycin Sulfate on day 0, and sacrificed on the 22nd and 29th day. Group 4 was given 10 mg/kg Bleomycin Sulfate on the 0th day, and was given 50 mg/kg Quercetin for 14 days, and 21 days starting from day 8. Lung tissues were examined using light and electron microscopic, immunohistochemical and molecular biological methods. Injury groups revealed impaired alveolar structure, collagen accumulation and increased inflammatory cells in interalveolar septum. Fibrotic response was decreased and the alveolar structure was improved with Quercetin treatment. α-SMA expressions were higher in the injury groups, but lower in the treatment groups compared to the injury groups. E-cadherin expressions were decreased in the injury groups and showed stronger immunoreactivity in the treatment groups compared to the injury groups. miR-26b and miR-27b expressions were lower in the injury groups than the control groups, and higher in the treatment groups than the injury groups. Quercetin can be considered as a new treatment agent in the idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, since it increases the expression levels of miR-26b and miR-27b which decrease in fibrosis, and has therapeutic effects on the histopathological changes.
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- Çağrı Toker
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, 01330, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, 01330, Adana, Turkey.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, 01330, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, 01330, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, 01330, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, 01330, Adana, Turkey
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Kendirlinan Ö, Kuyucu Y, Güzelel B, Dündar Yenilmez E, Tuli A, Seydaoğlu G, Mete UÖ. Investigation the effects of 2-aminoethoxydiphenyl borate (2-APB) on aminoglycoside nephrotoxicity. Ultrastruct Pathol 2024; 48:29-41. [PMID: 37970647 DOI: 10.1080/01913123.2023.2278629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Investigation the protective effect of transient receptor potential channel modulator 2-Aminoethoxydiphenyl Borate (2-APB) on aminoglycoside nephrotoxicity caused by reactive oxygen species, calcium-induced apoptosis and inflammation was aimed. Forty Wistar rats were divided (n=8) as follows: Control group; DMSO group; 2-APB group; Gentamicin group (injected 100 mg/kg gentamicin intramuscularly for 10 days); Gentamicin+ 2-APB group (injected 2 mg/kg 2-APB intraperitoneally, then after 30 minutes 100 mg/kg gentamicin was injected intramuscularly for 10 days). Blood samples were collected for biochemical analyses, kidney tissue samples were collected for light, electron microscopic and immunohistochemical investigations. In gentamicin group glomerular degeneration, tubular dilatation, vacuolization, desquamation of tubular cells and hyaline cast formation in luminal space and leukocyte infiltration were seen. Disorganization of microvilli of tubular cells, apical cytoplasmic blebbing, lipid accumulation, myelin figure like structure formation, increased lysosomes, mitochondrial swelling and disorganization of cristae structures, apoptotic changes and widening of intercellular space were found. TNF-α, IL-6 and caspase 3 expressions were increased. BUN and creatinine concentrations were increased. Increase in MDA levels and decrease in SOD activities were determined. Even though degeneration still continues in gentamicin+2-APB treatment group, severity and the area it occupied were decreased and the glomerular and tubule structures were generally preserved. TNF-α, IL-6, caspase 3 immunoreactivities and BUN, creatinine, MDA concentrations were reduced and SOD activities were increased markedly compared to gentamicin group. In conclusion, it has been considered that 2-APB can prevent gentamicin mediated nephrotoxicity with its anti-oxidant, anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory effects.
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- Özge Kendirlinan
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Çukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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Kuyucu Y, Sencar L, Tap Ö, Mete UÖ. Investigation of the effects of vitamin D treatment on the ovarian AMH receptors in a polycystic ovary syndrome experimental model: an ultrastructural and immunohistochemical study. Reprod Biol 2020; 20:25-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repbio.2020.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 01/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Özyılmaz E, Büyüknacar HSG, Bağır EK, Sencar L, Öztürk ÖG, Eray IC, Dağlıoğlu YK, Baydar O, Seydaoğlu G, Mete UÖ, Gümürdülü D, Kocabaş A. Early propranolol treatment ameliorates endothelial dysfunction in experimental septic lung. ADV CLIN EXP MED 2019; 28:291-297. [PMID: 29969202 DOI: 10.17219/acem/78248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recent reports have indicated an improved prognosis in sepsis with β-blocker agents; however, the underlying action mechanism is still under debate. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the potential effect of propranolol on endothelial dysfunction in septic rats. MATERIAL AND METHODS The cecal ligation and puncture model (CLP) was used to generate sepsis. Adult male Wistar-Albino rats were divided into 4 groups: group 1 was a sham group, group 2 received sterile saline, group 3 received 10 mg/kg of propranolol 3 days before the intervention, and group 4 received 10 mg/kg of propranolol 30 min after CLP. Six rats from each group were sacrificed 24 h postoperatively. The remaining rats were followed for survival. We have also evaluated the effects on systemic inflammation, coagulation and the lung tissue with immunohistochemical and electron microscopic evaluation. RESULTS Serum tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) levels, as well as tissue TNF-α scores were elevated in septic rats. Electron microscopic examination of the lung tissue showed endothelial dysfunction in the sepsis group. Pretreatment significantly improved survival. Moreover, pre-treatment altered serum vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-1 (VEGFR-1) levels and post-treatment reduced serum PAI-1 and VEGFR-1 levels. In both the preand post-treatment groups, electron microscopic examination revealed improvement of the destroyed lung endothelium and showed only mild alterations in the cytoplasmic organelles, especially in the mitochondria of the endothelial cells. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that the improved outcome with β-blockers in sepsis may be due to the ameliorated endothelial dysfunction. Further studies focusing on the potential effect of β-blockers on the endothelium may lead to a better understanding of sepsis.
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- Ezgi Özyılmaz
- Department of Chest Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Balcalı, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Balcalı, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Balcalı, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Balcalı, Turkey
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Balcalı, Turkey
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- Department of Chest Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Balcalı, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Balcalı, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Balcalı, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Balcalı, Turkey
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- Department of Chest Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Balcalı, Turkey
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Çelik LS, Kuyucu Y, Yenilmez ED, Tuli A, Dağlıoğlu K, Mete UÖ. Effects of vitamin D on ovary in DHEA-treated PCOS rat model: A light and electron microscopic study. Ultrastruct Pathol 2017; 42:55-64. [PMID: 29192811 DOI: 10.1080/01913123.2017.1385668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of vitamin D treatment on ovary in experimentally designed polycystic ovary syndrome of female rats using light and electron microscopic techniques. METHODS Twenty-four female pre-pubertal rats were divided into control, DHEA and DHEA+Vit.D groups. In DHEA group, the PCOS rat model was developed by 6mg/kg/day dehydroepiandrosterone administration as subcutaneously injections. In DHEA+Vit.D group, 6 mg/kg/day DHEA and 120ng/100g/week 1,25(OH)2D3 was performed simultaneously. Controls were injected with vehicle alone. At the end of the 28 days, blood samples were collected and the ovarian tissues were taken for histological examinations. RESULTS FSH, LH levels, LH/FSH ratio, and testosterone levels showed a significant increase in DHEA group when compared with the control group. Moreover, these measurements were lower in the treatment group than the DHEA group. In DHEA group, increased number of atretic follicles and cystic follicles were seen with light microscopic analysis. Cystic follicles with attenuated granulosa cell layers and thickened theca cell layers and lipid accumulation in interstitial cells were observed by electron microscope. It is observed that atretic and cystic follicles were decreased as a result of vitamin D treatment. CONCLUSION Our results indicate the curative role of vitamin D treatment on the androgen excess in PCOS rat model which causes abnormalities in ovarian morphology and functions. Vitamin D has positive effects on the hormonal and structural changes observed in PCOS, but it has been concluded that long-term use may be more beneficial.
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- Latife Seyran Çelik
- a Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine , Cukurova University , Adana , Turkey
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- a Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine , Cukurova University , Adana , Turkey
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- b Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine , Cukurova University , Adana , Turkey
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- b Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine , Cukurova University , Adana , Turkey
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- c Experimental Research and Application Center of Medical Scienses, Cukurova University , Adana , Turkey
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- a Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine , Cukurova University , Adana , Turkey
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