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Protective Effect of Infliximab, a Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alfa Inhibitor, on Bleomycin-Induced Lung Fibrosis in Rats
(Springer/Plenum Publishers, 2016)
We aimed to investigate the preventive effect of Infliximab (IFX), a tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitor, on bleomycin (BLC)-induced lung fibrosis in rats. Rats were assigned into four groups as follows: I-BLC ...
Investigation of serum macrophage migration inhibitor factor and monocyte chemotactic protein-1 levels in irritable bowel syndrome
(Tubitak Scientific & Technical Research Council Turkey, 2014)
Aim: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a functional disorder of the bowel, has been thought to result from immune activation. The aim of this study was to evaluate macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MMIF) and monocyte ...
An unusual presentation of brucellosis: hepatic microabscesses
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2017)
Hepatic abscess due to Brucella species is an extremely rare complication especially in acute illness. Here, we report a case of hepatic microabscesses probably caused by Brucella in a 33-year-old woman with acute infection ...
Effect of lifestyle modifications on diastolic functions and aortic stiffness in prehypertensive subjects: a prospective cohort study
(Aves, 2013)
Objective: Prehypertension is one of the primary causes of major cardiovascular events independent from other cardiovascular risk factors. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of therapeutic lifestyle modifications ...
Are treatment guides and rational drug use policies adequately exploited in combating respiratory system diseases?
(Elsevier Science London, 2016)
The aim of the present study was to increase awareness regarding the rational use of medicines. The data were obtained via the Material Resources Management System Module of the Ministry of Health. For the appropriateness ...
Comparison of colorectal neoplastic polyps and adenocarcinoma with regard to NLR and PLR
(Verduci Publisher, 2015)
OBJECTIVE: Cancer-related inflammation affects many aspects of malignancy, including proliferation and survival of malignant cells, angiogenesis, and therapeutic response. Some biomarkers representing the degree of systemic ...
Relationship between red cell distribution width and contrast-induced nephropathy in patients who underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention
(Turkish Soc Cardiology, 2015)
Objective: This study evaluated the relationship between contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and red cell distribution width (RDW) in patients who underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: A total ...
Spectrum of histopathological lesions in laparoscopic cholecystectomy specimens and incidental carcinoma rate: Our surgical and clinical experience
(Duzce University Medical School, 2015)
Aim: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has become the standard treatment method of cholelithiasis. The chronic cholecystitis and cholelithiasis are the most common pathologies seen in gallbladder disease, accompanying ...
The protective effects of omega-3 fatty acids on doxorubicin-induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in rats
(Sage Publications Inc, 2015)
This study aims to evaluate the protective effects of omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) on doxorubicin (DOX)-induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in rats. A total of 24 adult male Sprague Dawley rats were divided into three ...
Are biological agents toxic to human chondrocytes and osteocytes?
(Bmc, 2015)
Purpose: The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of biological agents (BAs) on human chondrocytes and osteocytes in vitro. Methods: Primary cell cultures obtained from gonarthrosis patients were divided ...