On the binding modes of metal NHC complexes with DNA secondary structures: implications for therapy and imaging

Organometallic compounds currently occupy an important place in the field of medicinal inorganic chemistry due to the unique chemical properties of metal coordination compounds. Particularly, metal compounds ligated by N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHC) have shown high potential for biomedical applications as antimicrobial and anticancer agents during the recent 15 years. Although further studies are necessary to validate the modes of action of this family of compounds, a number of biological targets have been identified, including DNA secondary structures. This perspective review aims at providing an overview of the most representative examples of metal NHC complexes reacting with nucleic acids via different binding modes. It is organized according to the type of DNA secondary structure targeted by metal NHCs, highlighting the possible advantages of biomedical applications, including therapy and imaging

The healing effects of the topical mesenchymal stem cells application on colonic anastomosis subjected to ischemia reperfusion injury

Intestinal ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) is a challenging problem and it adversely affects the healing of colonic anastomosis. Our experimental study aimed to investigate the role of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) administration in the healing of colonic anastomosis. A total of 33 rats were grouped as Control, IRI and MSC treatment groups. Three rats were reserved for obtaining MSCs. Colonic resection and anastomosis procedure was performed in all groups. Anastomotic line was wrapped with MSCs impregnated spongostan after colonic anastomosis in the rats of the MSC treatment group. All rats were sacrificed and anastomotic line were sampled for examination on the post operative seventh day. Tissue hydroxyproline (HP) levels and anastomotic bursting pressures were statistically compared. Anastomotic bursting pressures were found to be significantly high in MSC treatment group rats. The lowest anastomotic bursting pressure was detected in IRI group rats. Hydroxyproline content of the anastomotic sites were also found to be significantly higher in the rats of the MSC treatment group when compared with the IRI group rats. Our study showed that the detrimental effects of IRI on the healing process of colonic anastomosis in an experimental model may be alleviated with the treatment of MSCs. © 2021, Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi. All rights reserved

Healing effects of single-dose triptolide in rats with severe acute pancreatitis

Aim: Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) carries high morbidity and mortality risk. If theproinflammatory response phase of SAP cannot be controlled, it may result in multiorganfailure (MOF). Nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-?B) activation plays an important role in thedevelopment of MOF. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the healing effects of triptolide,an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agent in rats with SAP.Material and Methods: A total of 20 Wistar-Albino rats were divided into two groups as theSAP and triptolide treatment (TT) groups. SAP was induced by intraperitoneal injection ofcerulean (50 mg/kg) in both groups. TT group was administered a single dose (0.2 mg/kg)triptolide 24 hour after the induction of SAP. Serum ALT, AST, GGT, Lipase, Glucose, ALPand amylase levels and pancreatic tissue samples were examined.Results: Serum glucose and amylase levels were found to be significantly lower in the TTgroup (p=0.011 and p=0.035, respectively). There was no significant difference between thegroups in terms of other biochemical parameters. Pancreatic edema, acinar cell degeneration,fat necrosis, intrapancreatic&perivascular inflammation, inflammation in the peripancreatic fattissue were common histopathological findings in both groups. There was no significantdifference between the groups in terms of histopathologic changes.Conclusion: Cerulein-induced pancreatitis is a successful method for experimental SAP. Thehealing effects of single-dose triptolide treatment are not evident in the early phase of SAP.The therapeutic effects of triptolide on inflammatory and oxidative stress were not significantlyapproved by histopathological and biochemical parameters by the pancreatic tissue

Age- and region-specific hepatitis B prevalence in Turkey estimated using generalized linear mixed models: a systematic review

Toy M, Önder FO, Wörmann T, et al. Age- and region-specific hepatitis B prevalence in Turkey estimated using generalized linear mixed models: a systematic review. BMC infectious diseases. 2011;11(1): 337.BACKGROUND: To provide a clear picture of the current hepatitis B situation, the authors performed a systematic review to estimate the age- and region-specific prevalence of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in Turkey. METHODS: A total of 339 studies with original data on the prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in Turkey and published between 1999 and 2009 were identified through a search of electronic databases, by reviewing citations, and by writing to authors. After a critical assessment, the authors included 129 studies, divided into categories: 'age-specific'; 'region-specific'; and 'specific population group'. To account for the differences among the studies, a generalized linear mixed model was used to estimate the overall prevalence across all age groups and regions. For specific population groups, the authors calculated the weighted mean prevalence. RESULTS: The estimated overall population prevalence was 4.57, 95% confidence interval (CI): 3.58, 5.76, and the estimated total number of CHB cases was about 3.3 million. The outcomes of the age-specific groups varied from 2.84, (95% CI: 2.60, 3.10) for the 0-14-year olds to 6.36 (95% CI: 5.83, 6.90) in the 25-34-year-old group. CONCLUSION: There are large age-group and regional differences in CHB prevalence in Turkey, where CHB remains a serious health problem

Daha azı da mümkün: Düşük akımlı anestezide akım hızlarının güvenlik sonlanımları üzerine etkisi

Objective: Although various issues about low flow anaesthesia had been investigated previously, impact of different flow rates on perioperative follow-up and safety outcomes were not well-addressed. Here, we aimed to assess the influence of different flow rates of low flow fresh gas mixtures on hemodynamic state, gas exchange parameters and recovery time during general anaesthesia of urogenital system operations in a single tertiary centre. Materials and Methods: Sixty-two patients (American Society of Anaesthesiologists score I or II) to whom low flow anaesthesia with sevoflurane had been administered were subsequently gathered in three distinct -A, moderate flow (2 L/minimum), B, low flow (1 L/minimum), C, minimal flow (0.5 L/minimum) -groups. Hemodynamic data before and during anaesthesia, additionally, gas exchange and blood gas analysis parameters at 30th minute and before cessation of anaesthesia were recorded. Recovery period was observed by a second physician and times of interest were noted. Results: Demographic characteristics were similar among study groups. Most of the data regarding vital signs, gas exchange and blood gas analysis at the 30th minute and prior to cessation of anaesthesia were comparable. During operation, inspiratory sevoflurane levels were significantly higher in group A (1.7±0.6 vs 1.3±0.3 vs 1.3±0.3, p=0.043). There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of recovery data [time to spontaneous breathing (p=0.21), time to extubation (p=0.113), time to eye opening (p=0.5), time to verbal response (p=0.518) and time to reach a Modified Aldrete score of 9 or 10 (minimum, 13.7±6.8 vs 13.6±5.2 vs 14.8±4, p=0.717)]. Conclusion: Limiting the flow rate of gas mixture to 0.5 L/minutes in low flow anaesthesia maintenance may facilitate reduced utilization of volatile anaesthetics without a compromise in hemodynamic status and recovery process.Amaç: Düşük akımlı anesteziyle ilişkili birçok araştırma yapılmış olsa da, operasyon sırasında takip verileri ve güvenlik sonlanımları üzerine farklı akım hızlarının etkileri net olarak bilinmemektedir. Üçüncü basamak bir merkezde ürogenital sistem operasyonları sırasında uygulanan genel anestezi için düşük akımlı taze gaz karışımlarının farklı akım hızlarında kullanıldığı bu çalışmada, hemodinami, gaz değişim verileri ve derlenme zamanlarının gruplar arasında farklılık arz edip etmediği araştırılmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Sevofluran ile düşük akımlı anestezi uygulanan ardışık altmış iki hasta (Amerikan Anestezistler Derneği skoru I veya II) üç grupta toplandı: A, orta akım (2 L/dk), B, düşük akım (1 L/dk), C, minimal akım (0,5 L/dk). Operasyon öncesinde ve sırasında kaydedilen hemodinamik verilere ek olarak, 30. dakika ve anestezi sonlandırılmadan hemen önceki gaz değişim ve arter kan gazı değerleri incelendi. Derlenme ikinci bir hekim tarafından gözlendi ve gerekli süreler not edildi. Bulgular: Çalışma grupları arasında demografik özellikler benzerdi. Otuzuncu dakika ve anestezi sonlanımı öncesi vital bulgular, gaz değişim ve arter kan gazı analizi sonuçlarının çoğunluğu karşılaştırılabilir düzeydeydi. Operasyon sırasında, inspiratuvar sevofluran düzeyleri grup A’da anlamlı olarak daha yüksekti (%, 1,7±0,6 ve 1,3±0,3 ve 1,3±0,3, p=0,043). Derlenme zamanları açısından gruplar arasında fark tespit edilmedi [spontan soluma zamanı (p=0,21), ekstübasyon zamanı (p=0,113), göz açma zamanı (p=0,5), sözel yanıt zamanı (p=0,518) ve Modifiye Aldrete skoru 9 veya 10’a ulaşmaya kadar geçen süre (dk, 13,7±6,8 ve 13,6±5,2 ve 14,8±4, p=0,717)]. Sonuç: Düşük akımlı anestezi idamesinde gaz karışımının akım hızını 0,5 L/dk’ya kadar düşürmek, hemodinamik istikrar ve derlenme sürecine ilişkin herhangi bir taviz vermeden volatil anestetik ajanların tüketiminin azaltılmasına yardımcı olabilir

High- Risk Factors Associated with Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury Following Removal of the Third Molars: A Preliminary Study

PURPOSE: This study aims to determine the incidence of inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury following the extraction of the lower third molars (LTMs) and to identify the demographic, radiographic, and intra-operative risk factors associated with this complication. MATERIALS amp; METHODS: Fifty LTMs from 47 patients were included in this prospective clinical study. Demographic data and intra-operative parameters including operation time, bone removal and duration, excessive bleeding and IAN exposure were recorded. Bone retention, anatomical position of LTMs (Pell amp;Gregory and Winter classification) and 5 radiographic criteria proposed by Rood and Shehab were evaluated on panoramic images, whereas the distance between roots and the inferior alveolar canal (IAC), the cortication status of IAC, and the buccolingual position of IAC were examined on CBCT images. Chi-square test was used to compare the presence of IAN injury with variables. A p-value lt; 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. RESULTS: The incidence of temporary IAN injury was 6% among study population. No permanent IAN injury was observed. Excessive bleeding (p=0.007), IAN exposure (p=0.007), the lingual position of IAC (p=0.035) and dumbbell-shaped IAC (p=0.002) were found to be associated with increased risk of temporary IAN injury. CONCLUSION: Identification of high-risk factors is essential for predicting the risk of IAN injury, and determining the most convenient treatment plan for each case. Further studies with larger study samples are needed both to confirm the risk factors that are proposed in the present study and to identify the other potential ones

Koroner arter bypass cerrahisinde ramiprilin miyokardiyal hasar ve inflamatuvar yanıttaki etkisi üzerinde sitokin gen polimorfizmlerinin rolü

Purpose: Ramipril is effective in treating inflammatory myocardial injury by reducing cytokines such as TNF-?, IL-6, and IL-8. In this study, we investigated the effect of cytokine gene polymorphisms on inflammatory response which might be reduced by ramipril. Material and Methods: Of 102 patients undergoing on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, 51 were the treatment group which received ramipril and the remaining 51 were the non-treated control group. TNF-?, IL-6, and IL-8 were measured with Enzyme-Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay (ELISA), before anesthesia induction (t1), at 20 min following cross clamping (t2), at the end of the operation (t3), and 24 hours after anesthesia (t4). Genotyping was performed with PCR method. Results: While TNF-? increase began with surgery, IL-6 and IL-8 increase began with cardiac arrest during cardiopulmonary bypass and continued until the end of the operation. In contrast, only IL-8 remained high in the control group during the postoperative period, while TNF-?, IL-6, and IL-8 began to decrease. The decreases in IL-6 at t3 and in TNF-? at t4 were significant. Conclusion: Ramipril might have a role in preventing inflammatory myocardial injury by reducing cytokine and TnT levels after cardiac arrest.Amaç: Ramipril, inflamatuar miyokardial hasarın tedavisinde TNF-?, IL-6 ve IL-8 gibi sitokin seviyelerini azaltarak etkili olmaktadır. Çalışmamızda, ramipril tedavisinin, koroner arter bypass cerrahisi esnasında oluşan inflamatuar yanıt ve miyokardiyal hasara yönelik etkisi üzerinde, sitokin gen polimorfizmlerinin herhangi bir rolü olup olmadığını araştırdık. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmamıza, koroner arter bypass cerrahisi uygulanan hastalardan cerrahi öncesi ramipril alan 51, kontrol grubu olarak ise ramipril almayan 51 olmak üzere toplam 102 hasta dahil edildi. Her iki grupta, anestezi başlamadan hemen önce (t1), kros klemp sonrası 20. dakikada (t2), ameliyatın sonunda (t3) ve anestezinin başlangıcından 24 saat sonra (t4) alınan kan örneklerinden TNF?, IL-6, IL-8 ve TnT serum düzeyleri ELISA yöntemi ile, genotipleme ise PCR-RFLP yöntemleri ile belirlendi. Bulgular: Her iki grupta TNF-? artışı cerrahi ile başlarken, IL-6 ve IL-8 artışı kardiyopulmoner bypass sırasında kardiyak arrestle başlayıp ameliyat sonuna kadar devam etmiştir. Postoperatif dönemde ise sadece IL-8 kontrol grubunda yüksek kalırken; çalışma grubunda TNF-?, IL-6, IL-8 düşüşe geçmektedir. t3 zaman aralığında IL-6, t4 zamanında TNF? değerlerinde anlamlı azalma gözlenmiştir. Sonuç: Ramiprilin kardiyak arrest sonrası sitokin ve TnT düzeylerini azaltarak inflamatuar miyokardiyal hasarı önlemede yeri olabilir

Healing Effects of Single-Dose Triptolide in Rats with Severe Acute Pancreatitis

Aim: Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) carries high morbidity and mortality risk. If the proinflammatory response phase of SAP cannot be controlled, it may result in multiorgan failure (MOF). Nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-?B) activation plays an important role in the development of MOF. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the healing effects of triptolide, an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agent in rats with SAP. Material and Methods: A total of 20 Wistar-Albino rats were divided into two groups as the SAP and triptolide treatment (TT) groups. SAP was induced by intraperitoneal injection of cerulean (50 mg/kg) in both groups. TT group was administered a single dose (0.2 mg/kg) triptolide 24 hour after the induction of SAP. Serum ALT, AST, GGT, Lipase, Glucose, ALP and amylase levels and pancreatic tissue samples were examined. Results: Serum glucose and amylase levels were found to be significantly lower in the TT group (p=0.011 and p=0.035, respectively). There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of other biochemical parameters. Pancreatic edema, acinar cell degeneration, fat necrosis, intrapancreatic&perivascular inflammation, inflammation in the peripancreatic fat tissue were common histopathological findings in both groups. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of histopathologic changes. Conclusion: Cerulein-induced pancreatitis is a successful method for experimental SAP. The healing effects of single-dose triptolide treatment are not evident in the early phase of SAP. The therapeutic effects of triptolide on inflammatory and oxidative stress were not significantly approved by histopathological and biochemical parameters by the pancreatic tissue.Amaç: Şiddetli akut pankreatit (SAP) yüksek morbidite ve mortalite riski taşır. SAP'nin proenflamatuar yanıt fazı kontrol edilemezse, çoklu organ yetmezliği (ÇOY) ile sonuçlanabilir. Nükleer faktör-kappa B (NF-?B) aktivasyonu ÇOY'un gelişiminde önemli bir rol oynar. Bu çalışmada, bir anti-enflamatuar ve immünsüpresif ajan olan triptolidin SAP'lı sıçanlarda iyileştirici etkilerinin araştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Toplam 20 Wistar-Albino sıçanı SAP ve triptolide tedavi (TT) grubu olmak üzere iki gruba ayrıldı. SAP her iki grupta da intraperitoneal cerulein (50 mg/kg) enjeksiyonu ile indüklendi. TT grubuna, SAP indüksiyonundan 24 saat sonra tek bir doz (0.2 mg/kg) triptolid uygulandı. Serum ALT, AST, GGT, Lipaz, Glikoz, ALP ve amilaz düzeyleri ve pankreatik doku örnekleri incelendi. Bulgular: Serum glukoz ve amilaz düzeyleri TT grubunda anlamlı olarak daha düşük bulundu (sırasıyla p=0.011 ve p=0.035). Diğer biyokimyasal parametreler açısından gruplar arasında anlamlı bir fark yoktu. Pankreas ödemi, asiner hücre dejenerasyonu, yağ nekrozu, intrapankreatik&perivasküler inflamasyon ve peripankreatik yağ dokusunda inflamasyon her iki grupta da sık görülen histopatolojik bulgulardı. Gruplar arasında histopatolojik değişiklikler açısından anlamlı bir fark yoktu. Sonuç: Cerulein kaynaklı pankreatit, deneysel SAP için başarılı bir yöntemdir. Tek doz triptolid tedavisinin iyileştirici etkileri SAP'nin erken evresinde belirgin değildir. Pankreatik doku histopatolojik ve biyokimyasal parametreler açısından incelendiğinde, triptolidin enflamatuar ve oksidatif stres üzerindeki terapötik etkileri yeterli düzeyde değildi

Comparison of the healing effects of mesazaline and Ganoderma lucidum in acetic acid-induced colitis in rats

Purpose: The etiology and pathogenesis of distal colitis (DC) are poorly understood. Activation of intestinal inflammatory response may lead to intestinal tissue necrosis. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents are among the treatment options. Our study aimed to compare the protective effects of mesalazine and Ganoderma lucidum in acetic acid (AA)induced colitis in rats. Methods: Twenty-four rats were randomly grouped as colitis, mesalazine, G. lucidum, and combined (G. lucidum + mesalazine) groups. DC was induced by intrarectal administration of AA. Statistical comparisons were done by using parameters including colonic tissue IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α, and CRP levels. Histopathologic changes of the samples of colonic tissue were scored as mucosal damage score and inflammatory score. A P-value of [removed