Browsing by Author "Uslu, Sema"
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Chitosan and blueberry treatment induces arginase activity and inhibits nitric oxide production during acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity
Özçelik, Eda; Uslu, Sema; Burukoğlu, Dilek; Musmul, Ahmet (Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2014)Background: Liver diseases have become a major problem of the worldwide. More than 50% of all cases of liver failure can be attributed to drugs. Among these, acetaminophen is the most common cause. Objective: The aim of ... -
Effects of serum uric acid levels on the arginase pathway in women with metabolic syndrome
Uslu, Sema; Özçelik, Eda; Kebapçı, Nur; Temel, Halide Edip; Demirci, Fatih; Ergün, Bülent; Demirüstü, Canan (Springer London LTD, 2016)Abstract Background Elevated serum uric acid levels and increased arginase activity are risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The aim of the present study was to investigate effects of serum uric acid levels on ... -
Protective effect of chitosan treatment against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity
Özçelik, Eda; Uslu, Sema; Erkasap, Nilufer; Karimi, Hadi (Wiley, 2014)Acetaminophen (APAP) is the most commonly reported toxic ingestion in the world. Severe liver injury resulting from overdose or chronic use of APAP remains a significant clinical problem. In recent years, the mechanisms ...