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- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1Genotypic and Technological Characterization of Lactic Acid Bacteria and Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci Isolated from Sucuk: A Preliminary Screening of Potential Starter Cultures
Kaya, Mükerrem; Sayın, Bilge; Topçu, Kübra Çinar; Karadayı, Mehmet; Kamiloğlu, Aybike; Güllüce, Medine; Kaban, Güzin
This study aimed to characterize lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) isolated from traditionally produced sucuk for their potential use in starter culture development and food safety applications in fermented meat products. A total of 145 isolates (95 LAB and 50 CoNS) were analyzed through genetic identification, phylogenetic analysis, and assessments of technological properties. Antagonistic activity against Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus was also evaluated, along with antibiotic sensitivity. Among LAB, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum was the most prevalent species (60 isolates), while Staphylococcus xylosus was the predominant CoNS species (24 isolates). The isolates exhibited diverse technological properties and varying levels of antagonistic activity against the tested pathogens. Antibiotic sensitivity tests indicated that 15 selected isolates were negative for antibiotic resistance genes. Overall, this comprehensive characterization provides valuable insights for the development of starter cultures and for enhancing food safety in fermented meat products.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2023Scopus SJRQ2Determination of toxicity and radioprotective properties of bacterial and fungal eumelanin pigments
Bayram, Sinan; Aygün, Bünyamin; Karadayi, Mehmet; Alaylar, Burak; Güllüce, Medine; Karabulut, Abdulhalik
Purpose: Determination of the protective property of melanin, an organic polymer class consisting of phenolic and/or indolic compounds isolated from bacteria and fungi, against fast neutron radiation. To show that these melanin samples, which also have antioxidant and metal chelating properties, can be used as an active ingredient for a drug to be developed against neutrons used in nuclear research and medicine. Materials and methods: Bacterial and fungal media were prepared, and melanin pigments were produced and isolated. For molecular characterization of pigments, bacterial genomic DNA extraction, 16S rDNA gene amplification processes, and fungal genomic DNA extraction, ITS1, and ITS4 Gene Regions amplification were performed. The DEL assay was implemented to determine the genotoxicity properties of bacterial and fungal melanin pigments. Samples were prepared in a pad measuring 10 ml volume (60 × 15 mm) at a concentration of 0.2–1 microgram in 1% agarose gel for radiation-absorbed dose measurements. Absorption measurements were made using 241Am-Be fast neutron source and Canberra brand NP series BF3 gaseous detector to determine the neutron radiation absorption capacity of all samples. The results obtained to determine the absorption degrees of melanin samples were compared with paraffin and normal concrete, which are widely used in neutron radiation shielding studies. Results: Melanin pigments were obtained using different bacteria and fungi strains. Afterwards, the fast neutron radiation absorption capacity of these purified pigments were determined. Compared to reference samples, these pigments were found to have slightly lower radiation absorbing ability. In addition to these experiments, cytotoxicity tests were carried out using the Yeast DEL assay technique to evaluate the potential for use of these organic pigments in fields such as medicine and pharmacology. According to the results obtained from the tests, it was determined that these melanin samples did not have any toxic effects. Conclusion: It was determined that these melanin samples have the potential to be used as a radioprotective drug active substance to protect the tissues and cells of people exposed to neutron radiation after a nuclear accident or nuclear war. Giving a drug that will be developed by using these active ingredients before or after people are exposed to a radiation environment can provide great benefits.
AtıfScopus12WoS12OpenAlex17İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2021Scopus SJRQ3Determination of radioprotective and genotoxic properties of sulfamide derivatives
Aygün, Bünyamin; Alaylar, Burak; Aklncloǧlu, Akln; Allm, Bünyamin; Kocaman, Ebu Talip; Karadayl, Mehmet; Abu Al-Sayyed, Mohammed Ibrahim; Aksu, Seyma; Sakar, Erdem; Özpolat, Özgür Flrat
Some potential drug active substances with the ability to reduce the effects of radiation on human tissues and cells were investigated. For this purpose, eight different types of sulfamide derivatives were synthesized and nuclear radiation protection parameters were determined. Neutron radiation reduction parameters such as the half-value layer effective removal cross-sections, mean free path, and the number of particles passing through the sample were determined with GEANT4 code. Additionally, the gamma radiation attenuation parameters of the materials examined were determined using Phy-X/PSD software in the energy area of 0.015-15 MeV. These parameters are the half-value layer, mass attenuation coefficient, mean free path, exposure buildup factor and effective atomic number. Neutron radiation absorption experiments were applied using an 241Am-Be fast neutron source. All results obtained for neutron radiation were compared with paraffin and water. It has been found that the ability of sulfamide derivatives to absorb these radiations is superior to reference materials. To determine whether these derivatives could have adverse effects on human health, their genotoxic potential was determined using the Ames/Salmonella bacterial reversion test. The results showed that these derivatives can be considered genotoxically safe in tests at concentrations up to 5 mM. Thus, it is suggested that the derivative materials examined in this study can be used as active substances for a drug to be made for protection against both neutron and gamma radiation.
AtıfScopus10WoS9OpenAlex11İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2021Potential bacteriocinogenic lactic acid bacteria from pastırma; [Pastırmadaki potansiyel bakteriyosinojenik laktik asit bakterileri]
Güllüce, Medine; Kaya, Mükerrem; Kaban, Güzin; Karadayi, Mehmet; Alaylar, Burak; Kamiloğlu, Aybike; Işik, Ceyda; Fettahoğlu, Kübra
Recent researches conducted have focused on the possibility of using bacteriocin produced by lactic acid bacteria both (LAB) as protective cultures and as natural antimicrobial agents in dry cured meat products such as pastırma. In the present study, 50 lactic acid bacteria strains, previously isolated from various traditional pastırma samples, were tested for their antimicrobial potentials. Determination of antagonistic activities against food-borne pathogenic strains (Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus) were done by using agar-spot and well diffusion assays. Then, active isolates were identified by using 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis. According to the results, 11 of tested LAB were determined with significant bacteriocinogenic potential and these were assigned to as 1 Lactobacillus plantarum, 9 L. plantarum subsp. plantarum and 1 Pediococcus pentosaceus. In conclusion, it was reached that the isolated/identified bacteriocin-producing lactic acid bacteria strains from pastırma samples have a significant potential to prepare pure or crude bacteriocin preparations.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2020Scopus SJRQ2Investigation of neutron and gamma radiation protective characteristics of synthesized quinoline derivatives
Aygün, Bunyamin; Alaylar, Burak; Turhan, Kadir; Sakar, Erdem; Karadayi, Mehmet; Abu Al-Sayyed, Ibrahim; Pelit, Emel; Güllüce, Medine; Karabulut, Abdulhalik; Turgut, Zuhal
Purpose: Quinoline is formed by various natural compounds, such as alkaloids from the cinchona plant, which exhibit various biological activities, and is an important building material for the development of new drugs. Quinoline can be used in anti-radiation drug development but radiation interaction properties must be determined. Material and methods: In this study, six types of synthesized quinoline derivatives were used. Fast neutron removal cross-section, mean free path, half value layer and transmission number were theoretically determined by using GEometry ANd Tracking 4 and FLUktuierende KAskade simulation codes for neutron shielding. Neutron dose absorption rates were determined using the(241)Am-Be fast neutron source and the Canberra NP series portable BF(3)gas proportional neutron detector. Gamma radiation shielding parameters were determined by using WinXCom and PSY-X/PSD software. Additionally, the genotoxic potentials of the derivatives were assessed by using the Ames/Salmonellabacterial reversion assay. Results and conclusions: Neutron shielding parameters such as removal cross-section, mean free path, half value layer and transmission number were theoretically determined for fast neutrons. To determine neutron absorption capacity of quinoline derivatives, neutron absorption, experiments were conducted. In addition, gamma radiation shielding parameters were calculated such as the mean free path (MFP), mass attenuation coefficient (mu t), half value thickness layer (HVL) and effective atomic number (Zeff) in the energy range of 0.015-15 MeV. The results of the all quinoline derivatives have excellent fast neutron shielding power compared to ordinary concrete. In addition, all quinoline derivatives have been found to have the capacity to attenuate gamma radiation. Moreover, they absorb well in both types of radiation, do not cause secondary radiation, and they are genotoxically safe at the tested concentrations. This study has demonstrated that these products can be used as active ingredients for a drug to be developed against radiation.
AtıfScopus47WoS47OpenAlex52İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2015Agrobacterium radiobacter'den Pektin Liyaz Enziminin Üretilmesi, Saflaştırılması, Karakterize Edilip Meyve Suyu Üretiminde Kullanılması
Barış, Özlem; Demir, Yaşar; Yıldırım Çelik, Safinur; Demir, Nazan; Güllüce, Medine
Ekstraselüler pektin liyaz enzimi (EC 4.2.2.10) Agrobacterium radiobacter'den katı ortam fermantasyonu ile üretilmiş ve DEAE-selüloz iyon değişim kromatografisi kullanılarak 21 kat saflaştırılıp karakterize edilmiştir. Enzimin molekül ağırlığı Sephadex G-100 jel filtrasyon kromatografisi ile 67 kDa olarak bulunmuş ve enzimin saflığı SDS-PAGE ile kontrol edilmiştir. Enzimin optimum pH'sı ve sıcaklığı sırasıyla 8 ve 60°C olarak belirlenmiştir. Enzim aktivitesinin 24 saat boyunca kararlı olduğu en yüksek sıcaklığın 40°C'de olduğu gözlenmiştir. 50°C'de yaklaşık 4 saat boyunca, 60°C'de ise 1 saat boyunca %50 aktivitesini koruduğu bulunmuştur. Saflaştırılan enzimin Vmax ve KM'si Lineweaver-Burk grafiği kullanılarak 4.36 mg/mL and 303 µmol/L.dakika olarak hesaplanmıştır. Pektin liyaz enziminin aktivitesi üzerine metal iyonlarının etkisi incelenmiş ve Mg2+ ve Ca2+ iyonlarının enzimi kısmen, Fe3+, Zn2+, Cu2+ ve Hg2+ iyonlarının enzimi tamamen inhibe ettiği anlaşılmıştır. Co2+ (0,1 mM, 1 mM ve 10 mM) iyonunun ise enzimin az da olsa aktivitesini arttırdığı gözlenmiştir. Saflaştırılıp karakterize edilen enzim meyve suyu üretiminde kullanıldığında kontrole göre meyve suyu veriminde önemli artış görülmüştür.
- MakaleYalnız künye2014Scopus SJRQ4Production of pectin lyase from xanthomonas campestris, purification, characterization and fruit juice application
Celik, Safinur Yildirim; Demir, Yasar; Demir, Nazan; Güllüce, Medine
Extracellular pectin lyase (EC 4.2.2.10) was produced by Xanthomonas campestris in solid state fermentation. Solid state fermentation was carried out using 250 mL Erlenmeyer flasks containing 5 g wheat bran, 1% citrus pectin and 10 mL salt mixture that composed of 0.14% (NH4)2SO4 0.02% MgCl2 and 0.02% K2HPO4. Pectin lyase enzyme was purified 43 fold by using DEAE-cellulose anion exchange column chromatography and characterized. Molecular weight of the enzyme was determined as 77.5 kDa by using Sephadex G-100 gel filtration chromatography. Purification of enzyme was controlled by SDS-PAGE. The optimum pH and temperature of enzyme was determined as pH 9.0 and 50°C, respectively. Pectin lyase was mostly stable 40°C for 24 hours. KM and Vmax were calculated respectively as 0.69 mg/mL and 3.84 |μmol/L∗min. Purified pectin lyase was inhibited by Fe+, Zn2+, Ca2+, Co2+ and Hg2+ except for Cu2+ and Mg2+ The purified pectin lyase enzyme was used for getting fruits juices. It was determined that yields of fruits juices improved when it was compared with control.
- MakaleYalnız künye2010Scopus SJRQ4Production of a novel pectin lyase from Bacillus pumilus (P9), Purification and characterisation and fruit juice application
Nadaroǧlu, Hayrunnisa; Taşkin, Esen; Adigüzel, Ahmet; Güllüce, Medine; Demir, Nazan
Extracellular pectin lyase (EC 4.2.2.10) was produced by Bacillus pumilus (P9) in solid state fermentation. Pectin lyase enzyme was purified 36.36 fold by using DEAE-cellulose anion exchange column chromatography and characterized. Molecular weight of the enzyme was determined as 25 kDa by using Sephadex G-100 gel filtration chromatography. Purification of enzyme was controlled by SDS-PAGE. The optimum pH and temperature of enzyme was determined as pH 6.0 and 60oC, respectively. Pectin lyase was mostly stable at 40°C. Its' activity deceased in 50% for 1h at 60°C and 40% for 4 h at 50°C. Vmax and KM were calculated respectively as 0.298 mg/mL and 132.6 mol/L*min. The presence of 10 mM concentration of Ca2+, Cu2+, Mn2+, Mg2+, Zn2+, Hg2+, Fe2+ and EDTA, L-cystein, ascorbic acid and -mercaptoethanol significantly enhanced the pectin lyase of the purified enzyme. The purified pectin lyase enzyme was used for getting fruits juices. It was determined that yields of fruits juices significantly improved when it was compared with control.
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