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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2017Scopus SJRQ2
    Phenolic characterisation and antioxidant activity of Primula vulgaris and its antigenotoxic effect on fibroblast cells

    Ozkan, Mehtap Tugce; Aliyazicioglu, Rezzan; Demir, Selim; Misir, Sema; Turan, Ibrahim; Yildirmis, Sermet; Aliyazicioglu, Yuksel

    Background: Primula vulgaris has been used in traditional treatment, and its biological functions are attributed to its polyphenolics content. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the phenolics composition and the antioxidant activity of water extract of P. vulgaris (WEP) and to determine its probable preventive effects against H2O2-induced DNA damage in human fibroblast cells. Methods: The total polyphenolic content (TPC), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and radical scavenging activity of WEP were determined using spectrophotometric methods. Phenolic compounds and antigenotoxic effects of WEP were evaluated using HPLC and comet assay, respectively. Results: The TPC and FRAP values of WEP were 15.023 ± 0.84 mg gallic acid and 82.63 ± 0.31 μM trolox per g sample, respectively. ρ-coumaric acid and rutin were detected as major phenolics. Moreover, WEP reducedH2O2-induced DNA damage in a concentration dependent manner in fibroblast cells compared to the positive controls (only 20 μMH2O2 treatment). Conclusions: Primula vulgaris can be used in food, cosmetics, and drug industries because of its antioxidant and antigenotoxic activities.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2016Scopus SJRQ3
    Evaluation of the radioprotective effect of Turkish propolis on foreskin fibroblast cells

    Yalcin, Can; Aliyazicioglu, Yuksel; Demir, Selim; Turan, Ibrahim; Bahat, Zumrut; Misir, Sema; Deger, Orhan

    Aim of Study: Propolis is a resinous bee product, rich of polyphenolic compounds and flavonoids. It is known that in different geographic zones its chemical composition varies due to the different plant sources. Many biological properties including antimicrobial, antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, antitumoral, antigenotoxic, antimutagenic, cytostatic activities have been ascribed to propolis. These biological effects are predominantly attributed to its content of polyphenols. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the radioprotective effect of ethanolic extract of Turkish propolis. (EETP) against γ-ray-induced DNA damage on fibroblast cells using comet assay for the first time. Materials and Methods: Fibroblast cells were pretreated 15 and 30 min with concentrations of 100, 200 and 300 μg/mL EETP then they were exposed to 3 Gy γ-rays. Amifostine (synthetic aminothiol compound) was used as a positive control. Results: The results showed a significant decrease in γ-ray-induced DNA damage on cells treated with EETP and amifostine when compared to only irradiated cells. (P < 001). Conclusion: It was concluded that EETP prevent γ-ray-induced DNA damage in fibroblast cells and might have radioprotective activity.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
    AtıfScopus20WoS24OpenAlex25
    ScopusWeb of SciencePubMedİncele
  • MakaleAçık Erişim2015Scopus SJRQ3
    Effects of Turkish propolis on expression of hOGG-1 and NEIL-1

    Turan, İbrahim; Değer, Orhan; Aliyazicioğlu, Yüksel; Demir, Selim; Kilinç, Kağan; Sümer, Ayşegül

    Background/aim: Propolis is a bee product with antioxidative, antimutagenic, and other beneficial properties, and it is used as a natural drug. It is rich in polyphenolic compounds. Its composition varies depending on the particular geographical region. Oxidative stress is caused by an imbalanced free radical production and antioxidant system. The effects of flavonoids on the expression of DNA repair enzymes have been examined previously; however, no study has investigated the effects of propolis. This study investigated the effects of ethanolic extracts of Turkish propolis (EEP) on the expression of DNA repair enzymes. Materials and methods: The effects of EEP and tertiary-butyl-hydroperoxide (t-BHP) on cell viability were determined using MTT. DNA damage was determined using comet assay. mRNA expression of target enzymes was detected using RT-PCR. Results: According to the cytotoxicity analysis, after a recovery time of 4 h, appropriate damage agent t-BHP and optimum EEP concentrations were 300 µM and 200 µg/mL, respectively. 8-Oxoguanine-glycosylase (hOGG-1) and endonuclease-VIII-like-1 (NEIL-1) expressions increased in the positive control group (t-BHP alone) and the study group (t-BHP+EEP). Maximum increase in NEIL-1 expression was at hour 12 in the positive control group and at hour 8 in the study group. Conclusion: EEP can be considered as a potential source of functional food and pharmaceutical agents.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
    AtıfScopus16WoS18OpenAlex20TR Dizin6
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  • MakaleYalnız künye2011Scopus SJRQ3
    Preventive and protective effects of turkish propolis on H 2O 2-induced DNA damage in foreskin fibroblast cell lines

    Aliyazicioglu, Yuksel; Demir, S.; Turan, I.; Cakiroglu, Tugba; Akalin, I.; Deger, O.; Bedir, A.

    The aim of the present study was to evaluate the potential of Turkish propolis extracts if they prevent or protect foreskin fibroblast cells against hydrogen peroxide (H 2O 2)-induced oxidative DNA damage. Hydrogen peroxide (40 μM) was used as an inducer of oxidative DNA damage. The damage of DNA was evaluated by using the alkaline single cell gel electrophoresis (comet) assay. Turkish propolis extracts at concentrations of 25, 50, 75 and 100 μg/ml were prepared by ethanol. Anti-genotoxicity was assessed before, simultaneously, and after treatment of propolis extract (50 μg/ml) with H 2O 2. The results showed a significant decrease in H 2O 2-induced DNA damage in cultures treated with propolis extract. The antioxidant activity of phenolic components found in propolis may contribute to reduce the DNA damage induced by H 2O 2. Our findings confirmed the chemopreventive activity of propolis and showed that this effect may occur under different mechanisms.

    • SDG 3 · Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam
    AtıfScopus32WoS36OpenAlex43
    ScopusWeb of SciencePubMedİncele