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    Ameliorative effect of edible Halopteris scoparia against cadmium-induced reproductive toxicity in male mice: A biochemical and histopathologic study
    (Wiley, 2020) Guner, Ozlem; Guner, Adem; Yavasoglu, Altug; Karabay Yavasoglu, Nefise Ulku; Kavlak, Oya
    Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic metal affecting the reproductive system. Halopteris scoparia (brown algae) is generally consumed as a salad in the Far East countries. This study was conducted to compare and determine the possible protective effects of H. scoparia and vitamin E and C combination (VEC) against cadmium chloride (CdCl2)-induced reproductive toxicity. A total of 36 male mice were equally divided into as control, CdCl2 (2 mg/kg), CdCl2 + H. scoparia (900 mg/kg), CdCl2 + VEC (200 mg/kg), H. scoparia alone and VEC alone groups. Blood and testis samples were taken for biochemical, histochemical and immunohistochemical analyses. H. scoparia was also examined for antioxidant activity (by DPPH assay) and mineral/trace element content (by ICP-MS method). CdCl2 exposure caused a significant deterioration in body weight, sperm parameters (count, motility, viability and morphology) (p < .001), histopathology, immunoreactivity and testosterone levels. However, H. scoparia improved CdCl2-induced deterioration effects more successfully than VEC-treated group. the present study suggests that edible H. scoparia can be used as a natural protective agent against Cd-induced testicular damage by possibly enhancing essential element levels or increasing antioxidant defence system.
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    In vivo performance of different scaffolds for dental pulp stem cells induced for odontogenic differentiation
    (Sociedade Brasileira De Pesquisa Odontologica, 2016) Atalayin, Cigdem; Tezel, Huseyin; Dagci, Taner; Karabay Yavasoglu, Nefise Ulku; Oktem, Gulperi; Kose, Timur
    This study was designed to determine the in vivo performance of three different materials as scaffolds for dental pulp stem cells (DPSC) undergoing induced odontogenic differentiation. An odontogenic medium modified by the addition of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 was used in the experimental groups to induce differentiation. Mesenchymal stem cell medium was used in the control groups. DPSC were transplanted onto the backs of mice via three scaffolds: copolymer of L-lactide and DL-lactide (PLDL), copolymer of DL-lactide (PDL) and hydroxyapatite tricalcium phosphate (HA/TCP). The expression levels of dentin sialo-phosphoprotein (DSPP), dentin matrix protein-1 (DMP1), enamelysin/matrix metalloproteinase 20 (MMP20) and phosphate-regulating gene with homologies to endopeptidases on X chromosome (PHEX) were analysed using RT-PCR. The expressions in the experimental groups were compared to those in the control groups. The transcript expressions at 6 and 12 weeks were significantly different for all scaffolds (p < 0.05), except for the expression of DSPP in the PLDL group with regard to the time variable. Although there was a decrease in the expression of enamelysin/MMP20 in PLDL and HA/TCP at 12 weeks, all other expressions increased and reached their highest level at 12 weeks. The highest DSPP expression was in the PDL group (p < 0.05). The highest expression of DMP1 was detected in the HA/TCP group (p < 0.05). The highest expression of PHEX was in the PLDL group (p < 0.05). Consequently, PLDL and PDL seemed to be promising scaffold candidates for odontogenic regeneration at least as HA-TCP, when they were applied with the DPSC induced for odontogenic differentiation.
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    The neuro-restorative effect of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell transplantation on a mouse model of diabetic neuropathy
    (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2022) Yigitturk, Gurkan; Erbas, Oytun; Karabay Yavasoglu, Nefise Ulku; Acikgoz, Eda; Buhur, Aylin; Gokhan, Aylin; Gurel, Cevik
    Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is the most common degenerative complication associated with Diabetes Mellitus. Despite widespread awareness about DN, the only effective treatments are blood glucose control and pain management. The aim of the current study was to determine the effect of intramuscular adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (AMSC) transplantation on sciatic nerves in DN using EMG and histological analyses. A total of 27 mice were randomly divided into three groups: control group, DN group and AMSC group. In EMG, CMAP amplitude in the sciatic nerves was lower, but distal latency was higher in the DN group compared with the control group. CMAP amplitude in the sciatic nerves was higher in the AMSC group compared with the DN group. Distal latency in the sciatic nerve was lower in the AMSC group compared with the DN group. Histologic examination of the tissues in the animals treated with AMSC showed a remarkable improvement in microscopic morphology. Fluorescence microscopy analyses demonstrated that intramuscularly transplanted AMSC was selectively localized in the sciatic nerves. Transplantation of AMSC increased protein expression of S100, cdk2, NGF and DHH, all of which, interfered with DN onset in sciatic nerves. The findings of the present study suggest that AMSC transplantation improved DN through a signal-regulatory effect on Schwann cells, neurotrophic actions and restoration of myelination.