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Öğe Anti-infective effect of Aquilaria malaccensis L. essential oil against Candida strains, the leading cause of yeast infectious(2025) Unver, Tuba; ERENLER, SEBNEM; KIRAN, TUGBA RAIKAAquilaria malaccensis L., known as Agarwood, is widely found in India, Malaysia, Bhutan, and Indonesia. It is a pleasantly scented plant used in the production of resin. It is an interesting material in the field of health due to its resin and essential oil, which exhibit antimicrobial properties. This study aimed to evaluate the antifungal properties of A. malaccensis L. essential oil and determine its minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) against the Candida species tested. The inhibitory effect of A. malaccensis L. essential oil was tested on five Candida species. The broth microdilution method was used to determine the MIC values against the tested microorganisms, and the viability of microorganisms exposed to the plant essential oil was assessed using resazurin sodium salt. According to the results, the MIC of the plant essential oil against Candida tropicalis, Candida krusei and Candida albicans is 62.50 µL/mL. While the MIC against Candida glabrata is 31.25 µL/mL, the MIC against Candida parapsilosis is 7.81 µL/mL. These results show the potential of A. malaccensis L. as an anti-candidal agent. The continuation of this study revealed the need for optimizing and implementing more comprehensive antimicrobial tests.Öğe Assessing lipoxin-mediated inflammatory responses in the second trimester of pregnancy among women with obesity: A comprehensive analysis(2023) Otlu, Önder; MELEKOGLU, RAUF; KIRAN, TUGBA RAIKA; İnceoğlu, Feyza; ERENLER, SEBNEMObjective: This study aimed to explore the relationship between maternal plasma lipoxin A4 (LXA4) levels during the second trimester of pregnancy and certain proinflammatory molecules, such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?), as well as the antiangiogenic factor vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (VEGFR-1), in conjunction with obesity among pregnant women. Materials and Methods: A total of 30 pregnant women with obesity were compared with 30 pregnant women of normal weight, matched for both age and gestational week. Plasma samples were collected from all participants between the 18th and 28th weeks of pregnancy. The levels of LXA4, VEGFR-1, IL-6, and TNF-? were quantified using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: Plasma levels of LXA4 were notably lower in pregnant women with obesity, whereas levels of TNF-? and VEGFR1 were significantly higher (p=0.041, p<0.001, and p<0.001, respectively). There was no significant difference in IL-6 levels between groups (p=0.072). The binary logistic regression model revealed significant associations between obesity and the examined inflammatory mediators. Specifically, the results demonstrated that higher levels of LXA4 were linked to a reduced obesity risk, with each unit increase corresponding to a 0.926-fold decrease in the likelihood of obesity. Conversely, elevated levels of TNF-? and VEGFR1 were associated with an increased risk of obesity. Conclusion: The study concluded that increased body mass index during pregnancy affects the levels of plasma lipoxin, cytokines, and angiogenesis-related factors. Although the exact mechanisms remain unclear, the observed changes suggest a disruption in the metabolic systems of women with obesity, which may influence physiological changes during pregnancy and lead to obesity-related pathological conditions.Öğe Exploring Irisin and Nesfatin-1 in second trimester amniotic fluid: a comparative study of obese and normal weight pregnant women(2024) ERENLER, SEBNEM; MELEKOGLU, RAUF; KIRAN, TUGBA RAIKA; İnceoğlu, FeyzaObjective: Obesity is characterized by dysregulated adipokine production patterns, leading to low-grade inflammation. Irisin has been identified as a potential target for the treatment of diabetes and obesity. Nesfatin-1, another adipokine, plays a significant role in various metabolic processes, including glucose homeostasis. This study investigated the levels of the new generation adipokines, irisin and nesfatin-1, in the amniotic fluid during the second trimester of normal and obese pregnancies. Methods: Amniotic fluid samples were collected following established protocols. The first 2 mL portion of fluid obtained during amniocentesis was retained aAfter centrifugation at 1500 g for 10 minutes, the cell-free amniotic fluid was transferred to Eppendorf tubes and quantitative measurements of irisin and nesfatin-1 levels were performed using the Enzyme-Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay (ELISA) method. Results: Our results demonstrate, for the first time in the literature, the presence of irisin and nesfatin-1 in amniotic fluid. Additionally, we found that the levels of these adipokines were significantly lower in obese pregnant women compared to the control group (both p<0.05). Conclusion: Our results demonstrate, for the first time in the literature, the presence of irisin and nesfatin-1 in amniotic fluid. Additionally, we found that the levels of these adipokines were significantly lower in obese pregnant women compared to the control group (both p<0.05).Öğe Oxidative Stress and Anti-Carbonic Anhydrase Antibody Levels in Early Preeclampsia: A Clinical Investigation(2024) ERENLER, SEBNEM; MELEKOGLU, RAUF; KIRAN, TUGBA RAIKA; İnceoğlu, FeyzaAim: Preeclampsia (PE) is a dangerous condition that affects 3–5% of pregnancies and has a substantial risk of death and morbidity for both mothers and newborns. The processes behind the etiology of PE are not entirely known, despite the fact that it is the primary cause of illness and death among mothers globally. In order to further understand the correlations between these parameters, this study will look at the levels and presence of anti-carbonicanhydrase (CA) I and II antibodies, total oxidant capacity (TOC), total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), and malondialdehyde (MDA) in early PE. Material and Method: The research analyzed 30 pregnant women with early PE and 30 normal pregnant women as the control group. Serum levels of anti-CAI (pg/mL), anti-CAII (ng/mL), MDA (nmol/mL), TOS (U/mL), T-AOC (U/mL) were measured and compared between the two groups. Results: Significant variations were noted in the amount of anti-CA I, anti-CA II, MDA, TOS, and T-AOC (both p<0.05) between the control group and the early PE group. More specifically, oxidative stress indicators were changed and increased levels of anti-CA I and anti-CA II were seen in the early PE group in comparison with the control group. Conclusion: The findings show that elevated amounts of anti-CAI and anti-CAII antibodies may serve as predictive markers for early PE. The significant differences in oxidative stress parameters further support the oxidative stress involvement in the pathogenesis of early PE. However, more extensive Research is required to validate these results and clarify the mechanisms underlying PE.
