Browsing by Publisher "Sage Publications Inc"
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The activities of liver adenosine deaminase, xanthine oxidase, catalase, superoxide dismutase enzymes and the levels of malondialdehyde and nitric oxide after cisplatin toxicity in rats: protective effect of caffeic acid phenethyl ester
(Sage Publications Inc, 2005)The aim of this experimental study was to investigate the effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), an antioxidant agent, on cisplatin-induced hepatotoxicity through adenosine deaminase (AD), xanthine oxidase (XO), ... -
Alterations in antioxidant enzyme activities and proline content in pea leaves under long-term drought stress
(Sage Publications Inc, 2014)The effects of long-term drought stress on chlorophyll, proline, protein and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) contents, malondialdehyde (MDA) in terms of lipid peroxidation and on the changes in the activities of antioxidant enzymes ... -
Ameliorative effect of caffeic acid phenethyl ester on histopathological and biochemical changes induced by cigarette smoke in rat kidney
(Sage Publications Inc, 2010)It was aimed to investigate the histopathological and biochemical changes in kidney tissues of rats exposed to cigarette smoke and possible protective effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) on these changes. Twenty ... -
Antioxidant enzyme activities and lipid peroxidation products in heart tissue of subacute and subchronic formaldehyde-exposed rats: a preliminary study
(Sage Publications Inc, 2006)Objective: The aim of this experimental study was to evaluate the oxidant/antioxidant status and lipid peroxidation in the heart of rats exposed to formaldehyde (FA) inhalation for four weeks (subacute) or 13 weeks ... -
The apoptotic effect of a high dose of toluene on liver tissue during the acute phase: an experimental study
(Sage Publications Inc, 2013)The aim of this study is to investigate the acute toxic effects of high-dose toluene and its mechanisms on the liver tissue of toluene-treated rats. In this study, 16 adult male Wistar albino rats (200-220g) were divided ... -
Assessment of Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) in Patients With Coronary Artery Ectasia
(Sage Publications Inc, 2012)Objectives: Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is characterized by an abnormal dilatation of the coronary arteries. Red cell distribution width (RDW) is a measure of heterogeneity in the size of red blood cell. In this study, ... -
Association of the Monocyte to HDL Cholesterol Ratio With Thrombus Burden in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
(Sage Publications Inc, 2017)Intracoronary thrombus burden is associated with some adverse events and poor prognosis in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Identifying predictors of the intracoronary thrombus burden may ... -
Beyond the Paradigm Conflicts: A Four-Step Coding Instrument for Grounded Theory
(Sage Publications Inc, 2020)Grounded theory (GT) has established itself as a rigorous process that allows in-depth analysis. The popularity of GT demands that implementation process be made easy to understand and adopt especially for novice grounded ... -
Caecum location in laboratory rats and mice: an anatomical and radiological study
(Sage Publications Inc, 2017)Intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection is the most frequently used method for implementing parenteral therapies in rats and mice. Whether the caecum is located in the right caudal quadrant or left caudal quadrant in the abdominal ... -
COMPARISON OF BALANCE AND GAIT IN VISUALLY OR HEARING IMPAIRED CHILDREN
(Sage Publications Inc, 2010)The study was planned to evaluate the effect of loss of hearing and vision on balance and gait in 60 children, 20 of whom had hearing loss (M age = 9.3 yr., SD = 0.9), 20 who were visually impaired (M age = 12.2 yr., ... -
Correction of ankle and hindfoot deformities by supramalleolar osteotomy
(Sage Publications Inc, 2003)Ankle and hindfoot deformities in 11 patients with a mean age of 15 (range, four to 35) have been gradually corrected by an Ilizarov external fixator. In all patients, supramalleolar osteotomy was utilized by percutaneous ... -
Effect of adenotonsillectomy on sleep problems, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms, and quality of life of children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy and sleep-disordered breathing
(Sage Publications Inc, 2019)Objective Chronic adenotonsillar hypertrophy is the most common etiologic reason for upper airway obstruction in childhood and has been found to be associated with a variety of psychiatric disorders and poor quality of ... -
The effect of women's breast cancer fear and social support perceptions on the process of participating in screening
(Sage Publications Inc, 2018)Introduction: Social support and fear have been shown to be important factors affecting women's participation in breast cancer screening. This study aimed to determine the effect of women's perceived breast cancer fear and ... -
Effects of formaldehyde inhalation on humoral immunity and protective effect of Nigella sativa oil: An experimental study
(Sage Publications Inc, 2016)Aim: This study was carried out to determine the effects of formaldehyde (FA) inhalation on the humoral immunity of rats and the protective effect of Nigella sativa (NS) oil. Materials and Methods: The rats (n = 33) were ... -
The effects of ginkgo biloba extract on tissue adenosine deaminase, xanthine oxidase, myeloperoxidase, malondialdehyde, and nitric oxide in cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity
(Sage Publications Inc, 2006)This study was carried out to determine if Ginkgo Biloba Extract (GBE or Egb 761) exerts a beneficial effect against cisplatin-induced renal failure in rats. Sprague Dawley rats were divided into four groups. The first ... -
Effects of Ginkgo biloba on plasma oxidant injury induced by bleomycin in rats
(Sage Publications Inc, 2006)Bleomycin is an anti-neoplastic agent and its clinical usage is limited by its toxicity, which is mostly induced by oxygen radicals. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Ginkgo biloba on plasma indices ... -
The effects of point pollutants-originated heavy metals (lead, copper, iron, and cadmium) on fish living in Yeilrmak River, Turkey
(Sage Publications Inc, 2016)In this study, the association between heavy metals in water and cyprinids sampled from the Yeilrmak River stretch, which is frequently exposed to pollutant sources (a sugar production factory (Turhal) and solid wastes ... -
Evaluation of Bioactivity of Linalool-rich Essential Oils from Ocimum basilucum and Coriandrum sativum Varieties
(Sage Publications Inc, 2010)Essential oils from Ocimum basilican L. and Coriandrum sativum L. varieties originating from Turkey were investigated for their antimicrobial properties. The antimicrobial effects of the oil varieties were evaluated by the ... -
Hematologic Parameters and Angiographic Progression of Coronary Atherosclerosis
(Sage Publications Inc, 2012)Hematologic parameters have prognostic importance in cardiovascular disease. However, the relation between atherosclerosis progression and hematologic parameters is not well defined. A total of 394 patients requiring repeat ... -
Hepatotoxic activity of toluene inhalation and protective role of melatonin
(Sage Publications Inc, 2011)This study was designed to investigate the harmful effects of toluene inhalation in the liver of rats and possible protective effects of melatonin on these detrimental effects. For this purpose, 21 adult male Wistar-albino ...
