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Purpose: The aim of the study explores probable toxic effects of vancomycin on kidney and analysis of the probable protective effects of melatonin. Materials and Methods: In this study, rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: the control group; the melatonin (10 mg/kg/day) group; the vancomycin-treated (200 mg/kg) group; and the vancomycin (200 mg/kg) + melatonin (10 mg/kg/day) group. Rats in the treatment group were given two doses of vancomycin a day with an interval of seven consecutive days and melatonin (10 mg/kg/day) once daily for seven consecutive days. The experiment was continued for 15 days. In each group, seven rats were grouped together. 15 days after the experiment, the rats were sacrificed under anesthesia and among all groups. Kidney tissues were collected and processed for further TNF- expression analysis, as well as histological analyses such as hematoxylin and eosin (H&E), Masson's tricrom, and Periodic acid schiff (PAS) staining to assess pathological severity. In addition, a terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) assay was performed to evaluate apoptosis. Results: While vancomycin upregulated TNF-α expression, melatonin reduced levels of TNF-α immunoreactivity intensity and clearly improved pathological severity in rat kidneys. Further, melatonin significantly inhibited vancomycin-induced TUNEL-positive cell numbers. Conclusion: Melatonin has protective activity against vancomycin-induced pro-inflammatory and proapoptotic effects in kidneys during organ preservation time and improves kidney function.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate miR-20a expression in glioblastoma cell line (U87) after applying cyclopamine and temozolomide (TMZ) treatment separately and in combination and to evaluate the efficiency of miR-20a in glioblastoma treatment.Materials and Methods: U87 MG was placed on a 35 mm culture dish before treatment. Within the scope of the study, 7 groups were formed: Group 1: Control group, Group 2: Sham group (Dimethyl sulfoxide), Group 3: 2 Days TMZ, Group 4: 5 Days TMZ, Group 5: 3 Hours Cyclopamine, Group 6: 2 Days TMZ + 3 Hours Cyclopamine, Group 7: 5 Days TMZ + 3 Hours Cyclopamine Total miRNA isolation and qRT-PCR was performed after treatment. Results: MiR-20a expression in the glioblastoma cell line was found to be significantly decreased in group 3, group 4, group 5, group 6 and group 7. However, it was determined that this decrease was highest in group 7. In addition, it was observed that the number of cells decreased in group 7. Conclusion: MiR-20a is highly expressed in glioblastoma cells; however, it was determined that the expressions decreased after Cyclopamine and TMZ treatments. miR-20a can be used as a new therapeutic target and biomarker for glioblastoma, Cyclopamine and TMZ can be used for treatment in glioblastoma, but further studies are needed on this subject., Amaç: Bu çalışmada, glioblastoma hücre hattında (U87) siklopamin ve temozolomid (TMZ) tedavisinin ayrı ayrı ve kombine olarak uygulanmasından sonra miR-20a ekspresyonunun araştırılması ve bu miRNA’nın glioblastoma tedavisindeki etkinliğinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: U87 MG, tedaviden önce 35 mm'lik kültür kabı üzerine yerleştirildi ve çoğaltıldı. Çalışma kapsamında 7 grup oluşturuldu: Grup 1: Kontrol grubu, Grup 2: Sham grubu (Dimetil sülfoksit), Grup 3: 2 Gün TMZ, Grup 4: 5 Gün TMZ, Grup 5: 3 saat siklopamin, Grup 6: 2 Gün TMZ + 3 saat siklopamin, Grup 7: 5 Gün TMZ + 3 saat siklopamin. Tedaviden sonra total miRNA izolasyonu ve qRT-PCR yapıldı. Bulgular: Glioblastoma hücre hattında miR-20a ekspresyonunun grup 3, grup 4, grup 5, grup 6 ve grup 7’de belirgin olarak azaldığı tespit edildi. Ancak bu azalmanın en fazla grup 7 de olduğu saptandı . Ek olarak grup 7’de hücre sayısının azaldığı görüldü. Sonuç: Glioblastoma hücrelerinde miR-20a’nın yüksek oranda eksprese olduğu; ancak siklopamin ve TMZ tedavilerinden sonra ekspresyonun azaldığı tespit edildi. miR-20a’nın glioblastoma için yeni bir terapötik hedef ve biyobelirteç olarak kullanılabileceği, siklopamin ve TMZ’nin glioblastomada tedavi amaçlı kullanılabileceği ancak bu konuda daha ileri çalışmaların yapılması gerektiği sonucuna varıldı.

In this study, the effects of curcumin, glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, advanced protein oxidation products (AOPP), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities in experimental liver damage with diethylnitrosamine (DEN) in Swiss albino mice were investigated. Subjects (n = 9) were divided into 5 as tumor control 1, tumor control 2, curcumin preservative and treatment, and healthy controlgroup. Curcumin oral gavage (in 150 mg/kg of ethylalcohol) was given to the protecting group for 19 days, 5 days before the administration of Diethylnitrosamine, and 24 hours after the administration of Diethylnitrosamine. 100 μl of ethylalcohol oral gavage was given to the healthy group for 19 days. While MDA levels decreased significantly in the curcumin preservative group (p 0.05), (p = 0.128). AOPP levels decreased significantly in the curcumin protective group (p 0.05), (p = 0.073). SOD activities increased significantly in both groups. It was found as (p

Erkeklerde spermatogenezin normal şekilde gerçekleşebilmesi için testislerin karın boşluğu dışında, vücuttan 2-3°C düşük sıcaklıkta skrotum adı verilen kese içerisine inmeleri gerekmektedir. Testis iniş mekanizması türler arasında farklılık göstermekle birlikte, testislerin intrabdominal seviyeden skrotuma inmeleri hormonal ve mekanik etkilere bağlı olarak transabdominal ve inguinoskrotal evreler sonunda gerçekleşmektedir. Kranial süspansör ligament dejenerasyonu ve gubernakular şişme reaksiyonu ile karakterize olan transabdominal evre Leydig hücrelerinden salınan INSL3 (İnsülin benzeri faktör-3) kontrolündedir. Testislerin inguinal kanaldan geçerek skrotuma indiği son evre olan inguinoskrotal evre ise androjen bağımlıdır. Testislerin iniş süreci INSL3 ve androjenler dışında, Sertoli hücrelerinden salınan MIS (Mülleryan inhibe edici madde), genitofemoral sinir uçlarından salınan CGRP (Kalsitonin gen-bağımlı peptid), peritoneal bir divertikül olan vaginal prosses, meme hattı altındaki MFP (Meme yağ yastıkçığı) ile Hox genlerinin rol oynadığı kompleks bir süreçtir. Testis iniş mekanizmasında meydana gelen herhangi bir aksaklık durumunda, infertilite ve testiküler kanser nedenleri arasında sayılan anorşi, refraktil testis, kriptorşidizm ve ektopik testis görülebilmektedir.

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to determine the antioxidative effect of curcumin on nicotine-induced mice testis. Materials and methods: Sixty Swiss albino male mice were divided into five groups, each containing 12 mice. The first group was used as a control. To induce toxicity in the second and third group, nicotine (0.4 mg/kg/day) was injected intraperitoneally into mice for 14 and 28 days, respectively. The mice in the fourth and fifth group were injected with nicotine (0.4 mg/kg/day) and orally treated with curcumin (200 mg/kg) for 14 and 28 days, respectively. Testosterone levels were measured from blood samples and testis tissues were examined under light and electron microscopes. Results: Light and electron microscopic examinations of the nicotine-induced groups showed evident degenerations in spermatogenic cells, Sertoli cells, and Leydig cells. The groups treated with curcumin had less testicular alterations. The mice that were sacrificed after 28 days in the groups treated with curcumin showed minor degenerations. Furthermore, the median levels of testosterone significantly decreased in the nicotine-induced groups in comparison with those in the control group. Conclusion: The results indicated that curcumin might be a potential therapeutic agent for testicular injury caused by nicotine addiction. Background/aim: The aim of this study was to determine the antioxidative effect of curcumin on nicotine-induced mice testis. Materials and methods: Sixty Swiss albino male mice were divided into five groups, each containing 12 mice. The first group was used as a control. To induce toxicity in the second and third group, nicotine (0.4 mg/kg/day) was injected intraperitoneally into mice for 14 and 28 days, respectively. The mice in the fourth and fifth group were injected with nicotine (0.4 mg/kg/day) and orally treated with curcumin (200 mg/kg) for 14 and 28 days, respectively. Testosterone levels were measured from blood samples and testis tissues were examined under light and electron microscopes. Results: Light and electron microscopic examinations of the nicotine-induced groups showed evident degenerations in spermatogenic cells, Sertoli cells, and Leydig cells. The groups treated with curcumin had less testicular alterations. The mice that were sacrificed after 28 days in the groups treated with curcumin showed minor degenerations. Furthermore, the median levels of testosterone significantly decreased in the nicotine-induced groups in comparison with those in the control group. Conclusion: The results indicated that curcumin might be a potential therapeutic agent for testicular injury caused by nicotine addiction.

Bone which has movement and support functions, is the largest organ of the body. Bone is regulated by hormonal signal but it also acts as an endocrine organ. Many peptide hormones such asosteocalcin are secreted from bone. Osteocalcin which is an osteoblast derived hormone, has two forms: “carboxylated (inactive) osteocalcin and decarboxylated (active) osteocalcin”. While inactive osteocalcin is found in bone matrix, active osteocalcin is given to blood circulation and acts as a multifunctional hormone. In the past ten years, numerous epidemiological, genetic and biochemical studies have revealed hormonal links between bone and pancreas, adipose tissue, gonads via active osteocalcin. In this review, a newly defined pathwaycalled pancreas-bone-testis axis which stimulates testosterone synthesis independent of hypothalamic hypophyseal testicular axis, is discussed., Kemik; hareket ve destek fonksiyonuna sahip vücudun en büyük organıdır. Hormonal uyarılarla regüle olan kemik dokunun, kendisi de endokrin bir organ olarak davranır. Osteokalsin başta olmak üzere pek çok peptid yapıda hormon salgılar. Osteoblastlarda sentezlenen osteokalsin’in: “karboksile (inaktif) osteokalsin ve dekarboksile (aktif) osteokalsin” olmak üzere 2 formu bulunmaktadır. İnaktif osteokalsin, kemik matriksinde bulunurken aktif osteokalsin kan dolaşımına verilir ve multifonksiyonel hormon olarak davranır. Aktif osteokalsin; enerji metabolizması ve erkek fertilitesini regüle eder. Geçtiğimiz on yılda sayısız epidemiyolojik, genetik ve biyokimyasal çalışmada, kemik dokunun aktif osteokalsin aracılığıyla pankreas, adipoz doku ve gonadlar ile arasındaki hormonal bağlantıları gösterilmiştir. Bu makalede hipotalamohipofizyal testis ekseninden bağımsız olarak testosteron sentezini uyaran yeni tanımlanmış pankreas-kemik-testis ekseninin mekanizması tartışılmıştır.