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    Effects of Lycopene and Vitamine E Administration Over Gastric Mucosal Damage Induced by Aflatoxin B1
    (Medwell Online, 2009) Kurt, Dogan; Saruhan, Berna Guney; Yokus, Beran; Cakir, Dilek Ulker
    In the present study, we aimed to determine, the changes induced by Aflatoxin B-1 (AFB(1)) administration on rat gastric mucosal barrier and gastric mucins alongside revealing the protective effects of lycopene and Vit E. Thirty-five Wistar-Albino male rats weighing 180-220 g, were divided into 7 groups as to include 5 rats in each group: control, lycopene (10 mg/kg/day lycopene for 15 days (Lycopene 10% FS), AFB(1) (single dose of 2.5 mg AFB(1) kg(-1) on the 12th day of the study), Lycopene + AFB(1) (10 mg lycopene/kg/day for 15 days and single dose of 2.5 mg AFB(1) kg(-1) on the 12th day of the study) and Vitamin E + AFB(1) (10 mg/kg/day Vitamin E for 15 days and single dose 2.5 mg AFB(1) kg(-1) on 12th day). Following the sacrifice of study subjects on the 15th day, gastric mucus and phospholipid levels were determined and their stomachs were examined histopathologically. Examination of mucus and phospholipid levels revealed a significant reduction in group 3-5, in which AFB(1) has been applied (respectively, p<0.001, p<0.001). When lycopene and vitamine E groups are compared with the AFB(1) group, a significant elevation was detected in mucus and phospholipid levels (respectively, p<0.001, p<0.001). Whereas, histopathological examination of gastric mucosas of the aflatoxin group showed degenerative changes, gastric mucosas of the control group and the remaining study groups were normal. Histochemically, while neutral mucins were predominant in general structure of stomach, mixed and sialomucins were observed, as well. Particularly acid mucins with suplhate and periodate reactive acid mucins were found to be more predominant in the aflatoxin group compared to control and other groups. Histochemical features of mucins were observed to be consistent with specific functions of the different regions of stomach. Lycopene and vitamine E administrations were found to be protective against the damage induced by aflatoxin on gastric mucosa.
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    EXPRESSION AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF GHRELIN, OBESTATIN, AND LEPTIN IN DEFERENT DUCTS OF THE BULL AND RAM
    (Univ Ljubljana, Veterinary Faculty, 2018) Saruhan, Berna Guney; Erdogan, Serkan; Topaloglu, Ugur; Akbalik, Mehmet Erdem; Bayram, Bayram; Ketani, Muzaffer Aydin; Sagsoz, Hakan
    It is known that ghrelin, obestatin and leptin are involved in many biological processes such as appetite-energy regulation, growth hormone release and cell proliferation. In addition to these biological activities of in human and rodents, direct effects of these hormones on reproductive functions and regulation of smooth muscle contractions have gained importance in recent years. In mammals, gonadal functions are regulated by using a complex network of autocrine, paracrine and endocrine signals. The signals involved in the control of energy balance regulate reproductive functions by acting on different hypothalamic pituitary-gonadal axis. The underlying molecular mechanism of gonad is poorly understood and appears to be controlled on genetic, environmental, and hormonal factors. Ghrelin, obestatin and leptin, three recently discovered hormones, are especially co-expressed in endocrine cells. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the immunohistochemical expression and potential biological activity of bull and ram deferent ducts (DD) in relation to the tissue concentration of ghrelin, obestatin and leptin. Ghrelin, obestatin and leptin expression observed in the DD sections were restricted to the cytoplasm of the epithelial and muscle cells. Both ghrelin and leptin expressions were found in smooth muscle cells in muscular layer of DD and smooth muscle cells of blood vessels, and obestatin expression was found in the basal epithelial cells of the luminal epithelium. In conclusion, ghrelin, obestatin and leptin were expressed in varying concentrations in epithelial and muscle cells as well as blood vessels of the deferent ducts of both species. Given the multifunctional biological roles of these peptide hormones, we can suggest that these hormones function in the contraction and hypertrophy of smooth muscles, proliferation or apoptosis of epithelial and muscle cells in DD.
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    Expression and localisation of epidermal growth factor receptors and their ligands in the lower genital tract of cycling cows
    (Csiro Publishing, 2019) Sagsoz, Hakan; Liman, Narin; Saruhan, Berna Guney; Akbalik, Mehmet E.; Ketani, Muzaffer A.; Topaloglu, Ugur
    The epidermal growth factor receptor (ErbB) family and its ligands are essential for the regulation of multiple cellular processes required for mammalian reproduction. The objectives of this study were to investigate the expression and localisation of ErbB subtypes (ErbB1-4) and selected ligands, namely epidermal growth factor (EGF), amphiregulin (AREG) and neuregulin (NRG), in the cervix and vagina of cycling cows and to determine possible steroid hormone-dependence of their expression using immunohistochemistry. All four ErbBs and EGF, AREG and NRG proteins were found to be localised in the nucleus and cytoplasm of different cells in the cervix and vagina, and their expression differed during the oestrous cycle. During the follicular phase, in both the cervix and vagina, ErbB1, ErbB2, ErbB3, ErbB4 and EGF expression was higher in the luminal epithelium (LE) than in stromal and smooth muscle (SM) cells (P<0.05). During the luteal phase, the expression of ErbB1, ErbB3 and EGF in the LE was significantly different from that in stromal and SM cells in the cervix, whereas the expression of EGF and AREG differed in the vagina compared to the cervix (P<0.05). Throughout the oestrous cycle, in both the cervix and vagina, although ErbB2/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 expression in the LE and SM cells was significantly higher than in the stromal cells (P<0.05), NRG expression was similar in the LE, stromal and SM cells (P>0.05). Overall, these results suggest that all four ErbBs and the EGF, AREG and NRG proteins may collectively contribute to several cellular processes in the bovine cervix and vagina during the oestrous cycle.
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    Expression of cadherins and some connective tissue components in cow uterus and placenta during pregnancy
    (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2022) Sagsoz, Hakan; Liman, Narin; Akbalik, M. Erdem; Alan, Emel; Saruhan, Berna Guney; Ketani, M. Aydin; Erdog, Serkan
    The implantation and placental development processes are regulated with cell adhesion molecules and remod-eling of the maternal endometrium's extracellular matrices (ECM) and fetal chorion. This study aimed to investigate the distribution and localization of some classical cadherins (E-, N-, and P-cadherins) and extracel-lular matrix components collagen type 5 alpha 1, fibronectin, and laminin in the cow placentomes during pregnancy using immunohistochemical and Western blotting analyses. The study results confirmed the expression of E- and P-cadherins, collagen type V alpha 1 (COLV alpha 1), fibronectin, and laminin in the cow placentomes, but not N-cadherin. Throughout the pregnancy, E-and P-cadherins, COLV alpha 1, and laminin were localized in the luminal and glan-dular epithelium of the inter-caruncular endometrium, caruncular epithelium, and the uninucleate (UNCs) and binucleate trophoblast giant cells (BNCs/TGCs). E- cadherin immunoreactivity in the first pregnancy period was strong in the UNCs while moderate in the BNCs/TGCs. However, it was weak in both trophoblast in the second and third pregnancy periods. In the fetal trophoblasts, P-cadherin and laminin immunostainings were more intense in the BNCs/TGCs than UNCs. The fetal and maternal stromal cells were also positive for P-cadherin, COLV alpha 1, fibronectin, and laminin. The immunostaining intensity of COLV alpha 1 and fibronectin in the stromal extracellular matrix of the placentomes decreased as the pregnancy progressed. The endothelia of fetal and maternal vessels were positive for all proteins. The presence and distinct localization of cadherins and ECM proteins in the cow placentome components support the role of these molecules in regulating placental cell growth, migration, and matrix production during pregnancy.
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    The expression of epidermal growth factor receptors and their ligands (epidermal growth factor, neuregulin, amphiregulin) in the bitch uterus during the estrus cycle
    (Elsevier Science Bv, 2014) Sagsoz, Hakan; Liman, Narin; Saruhan, Berna Guney; Kucukaslan, Ibrahim
    In order to study the possible role of EGFR receptors in the bitch reproductive process, we have analyzed the expression pattern and localization of EGFR receptors and some of their ligands epidermal growth factor (EGF), neuregulin (NRG), amphiregulin (AREG), in the uterus during the estrus cycle using immunohistochemistry. The immunostaining for receptors and ligands of EGFR/ligand system was confined to membrane and cytoplasm of the target cells. Variations were observed, not only at the different stages of the estrous cycle, but also in the different tissue compartments of the uterus. However, it was detected that the immunostainings for NRG and AREG in the different cells do not show important differences at stages of the estrus cycle. In the luminal epithelium, strong immunostaining for ErbB1/HER1, ErbB2/HER2, ErbB4/HER4 and EGF was found at estrus. In the glandular epithelium, strong immunostaining for ErbB4/HER4 was observed at diestrus, while strong immunostaining for EGF was detected in both of estrus and diestrus. ErbB3/HER3 immunoreactivity in the stromal cells was higher at diestrus and anestrus, while ErbB4/HER4 immunoreactivity was lower at anestrus. In the myometrium, the highest levels of immunoreactivity of ErbB2/HER2 were found at estrus, while ErbB3/HER3 immunoreactivity was higher at anestrus. EGF immunoreactivity was lower at anestrus compared to other stage of cycle. Altered EGFR/ligand system expression during the estrus cycle suggests this growth factor system is a potent regulator of proliferation and differentiation events during preparation for implantation of bitch uterus. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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    The expressions of some metabolic hormones (leptin, ghrelin and obestatin) in the tissues of sheep tongue
    (Wiley, 2020) Sagsoz, Hakan; Erdogan, Serkan; Saruhan, Berna Guney
    In this study, we aimed to observe the localization and expression of peptide hormones-leptin, ghrelin and obestatin-in the sheep tongue by immunohistochemistry. For that purpose, tongues of ten adult sheep were used. Leptin expression of moderate intensity was observed in the basal and parabasal epithelial cells of the luminal epithelium, and leptin was strongly expressed in the taste buds of the circumvallate and fungiform papillae and in von Ebner's glands. Ghrelin was primarily expressed in some of the skeletal muscle cells and the smooth muscle cells of the middle layer of blood vessels. A strong expression was observed in the epithelial cells lining the base of the groove surrounding the circumvallate papillae. Obestatin expression was particularly strong in the epithelial cells of the salivary ducts. It was also stronger in the von Ebner's glands than in the seromucous glands. Leptin, ghrelin and obestatin were shown to be produced at varying levels in different cell types, including epithelial, stromal and skeletal muscle cells, as well as in ganglion neurons, neural plexuses and blood vessels in the sheep tongue. Cellular localization and expression of these peptide hormones have not been investigated in many species including sheep.
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    IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL LOCALISATION OF OESTROGEN AND EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTORS OF THE BITCH UTERUS IN THE SEXUAL CYCLE
    (Natl Veterinary Research Inst, 2010) Ozyurtlu, Nihat; Sagsoz, Hakan; Saruhan, Berna Guney; Zonturlu, Abuzer Kaffar; Ketani, Muzaffer Aydin; Akbalik, Mehmet Erdem
    The localisation of oestrogen (ER) and epidermal growth Factor receptors (EGFR) in the various cell types of the bitch uterine was determined. In this study, 23 adult, healthy crossbred bitches brought to the clinic for ovariohisterectomy were used. ER and EGFR positive staining was detected in all cell types of the uterus. A distinct staining was seen in the luminal and glandular epithelium; while stromal and myometrial cells showed weak or moderate staining. The endothelial and smooth muscle cells of the vessels in the endometrium and myometrium sometimes appeared positive. No staining was observed in the mesothelium. The results of this study suggested that ER and EGFR were expressed at various levels in different cell types of bitch uterus. In light of the previous studies, and data of the presented investigations, it may be necesssary to elicit the harmonious proliferation and differentiation of epithelial and stromal cells that are considered essential for the preparation of the uterus for implantation.
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    IMMUNOLOCALIZATION OF HOXA11 AND HLX PROTEINS IN COW PLACENTA DURING PREGNANCY
    (Univ Ljubljana, Veterinary Faculty, 2022) Topaloglu, Ugur; Ketani, Muzaffer Aydin; Akbalik, Mehmet Erdem; Sagsoz, Hakan; Saruhan, Berna Guney; Bayram, Bayram
    In addition to its many functions, the placenta is characterized by the intensity and characteristics of its hormonal functions. It has been reported that the development and vascularization of the placenta with normal fetal growth is regulated by many factors such as growth factors, transcriptional factors, and homeobox proteins. This study was conducted to deter-mine the distribution and possible physiological roles of HOXA11 and HLX in the uterus and placenta of pregnant cows. In this study, 27 pregnant Holstein breed cow uteri and placentas obtained from private slaughterhouses were used as tissue samples. In order to determine the pregnancy period of the obtained uterus, the ages of the fetuses were calculated according to the age calculation formula. The uteri were classified under three different groups as the first (69-89 days), second (99-178 days), and third (190-269 days) periods of pregnancy so that there are 9 animals in each group. Tissue samples were then sub-jected to immunohistochemistryto demonstrate the presence of HOXA11 and HLX proteins. It was observed that HOXA11 and HLX immunoreactions occurred prominently in the luminal and glandular epithelial cells of the uterus during pregnancy, and the maternal epithelial cells of the placenta and UTC and TGC/BNCs. In addition, it was determined that HOXA11 immunore-action also formed in some vascular endothelial cells. Immunohistochemical findings in this study suggested that Hoxa11 and HLX may affect the proliferation and differentiation of cells in the uterus and placenta during pregnancy in cows, and that these proteins may contribute to normal uterine physiology, placentation formation, and continuity of pregnancy in cows.
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    Immunolocalization of vascular endothelial growth factor, its receptors (flt1/fms, flk1/KDR, flt4) and vascular endothelial growth inhibitor in the bitch uterus during the sexual cycle
    (Elsevier Science Bv, 2013) Sagsoz, Hakan; Liman, Narin; Kucukaslan, Ibrahim; Saruhan, Berna Guney
    Angiogenesis is regulated by proangiogenic and antiangiogenic factors. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a prime proangiogenic regulator, whereas vascular endothelial growth inhibitor (VEGI) is a specific antiangiogenic cytokine. To clarify temporal changes in the localization of pro-angiogenic and anti-angiogenic factors in the uterus of normal bitches during the proestrus, estrus, diestrus and anestrus phases of the estrous cycle, the expressions of VEGF and its receptors (flt1/fms, flk1/KDR and flt4) and their correlation with VEGI were analyzed using immunohistochemistry. Uteruses were collected after ovariohysterectomy. Immunohistochemical staining was evaluated semi-quantitatively by an immunohistochemical total score consisting of the sum of the intensity and proportional scores. The results in the bitch uterus demonstrated that positive immunohistochemical staining was found exclusively in the cytoplasm and apical membrane of luminal and glandular epithelial, stromal and smooth muscle cells and nuclear staining was observed in the fit1/fms, flk4 and VEGI during proestrous and estrous. Semi-quantitative analyses revealed that the total score for VEGF in the glandular epithelial cells was significantly higher than that of luminal, endometrial stromal and myometrial smooth muscle cells during proestrous (p < 0.05). The total score for flk1/KDR and flt4 in the glandular epithelium was also significantly higher than that of endometrial stromal cells during proestrous, whilst the total score for flt1/fms in the glandular epithelium was significantly higher than that of endometrial stromal cells during anestrus (p < 0.05). We conclude that, in the bitch uterus, cyclic changes may be precisely regulated by the combined functions of VEGF family members, angiogenic VEGF and VEGF receptors, and the angiogenesis inhibitor VEGI. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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    Localization of Estrogen Receptor Alpha and Progesterone Receptor B in the Bovine Ovary During the Follicular and Luteal Phase of the Sexual Cycle
    (Kafkas Univ, Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi, 2011) Akbalik, Mehmet Erdem; Sagsoz, Hakan; Saruhan, Berna Guney
    Ovarian steroid hormones, mainly estrogen and progesterone, play a central role in the regulation of ovarian functions. The biological effects of progesterone (PR) and estrogen (ER) are dependent on the activation of both PR and ER isoforms. In the present study, we studied the cellular distribution and localization of progesterone receptor B (PR-B) and estrogen receptor alpha (ER alpha) in the bovine ovaries during the follicular and luteal phases of the sexual cycle using immunohistochemical methods. The estrous cycle stage of 23 Holstein bovines was evaluated by gross and histological appearance of ovaries and blood steroid hormone values. Tissue samples from ovaries were fixed in 10% formaldehyde for routine histological processing. ERa immunoreactivity was observed in nuclei of granulosa cells of growing follicles at all stages from primary to mature follicles, epithelial cells of the germinal epithelium, stroma cells, theca cells, corpora lutea cells and cells of the corpora albicantia. Nuclear staining for PR-B was not detected in the granulosa cells in all sizes of follicles, but was positively stained in germinal epithelium cells, stroma cells, corpora albicantia cells and corpora lutea cells. In conclusion, ER alpha and PR-B immunoreactivity in bovine ovary were not indicate too much difference between the phases of the sexual cycle but have important differences in cell-spesific localization.
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    A Morphological Study on Iridocorneal Angle and Ciliary Body of the Anatolian Shepherd Dogs (Canis familiaris)
    (Kafkas Univ, Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi, 2015) Akbalik, Mehmet Erdem; Erdogan, Serkan; Sagsoz, Hakan; Saruhan, Berna Guney
    This study was carried out to determine morphological structures of Anatolian Shepherd dog eye to compare with other animals. This important sensory organ from five adult male dogs were investigated by light microscopic and scanning electron microscopic analyses. Anatolian Shepherd dog cornea is about 435 (center) to 501 (periphery) mu m thick. The dense pigmentation observed in the anterior and posterior iridal epithelium. The ciliary cleft of the iridocorneal angle was not large and well-developed. The ciliary processes, another component of the ciliary body, formed the conspicuous bundles. In conclusion, it is considered that the description of the morphological properties of both the iridocorneal region and the ciliary body would contribute to the interpretation of the functional correlation, thus to future experimental studies to be conducted in this field.