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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ3
    Neurobiological and psychological effects of reciting the Quran from the Mushaf

    Okur, Süheyb; Bayraktar, Bülent

    Background: This study aims to examine the acute neurobiological effects of reciting the Quran from the Mushaf on salivary BDNF, Apelin, and Cortisol levels and their relationship with emotional state. Methods: The study employed a randomized pre-test post-test control group design conducted in Türkiye. The sample consisted of 100 healthy theology students (50 females, 50 males) aged 18–25, proficient in reciting the Quran in accordance with Tajweed rules. Participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (reciting the first nine verses of Surah Al-Imran, n = 50) or the control group (standardized passive resting, n = 50). Salivary BDNF, apelin, and cortisol levels were measured using the ELISA technique before and after the intervention. Emotional states were assessed using the Mood Scale and the Psychological Well-being Scale. Results: The experimental group exhibited a statistically significant increase in mean salivary BDNF and apelin levels and a significant decrease in cortisol levels following recitation compared to the passive control group (p < 0.05). In terms of gender, no statistically significant differences were observed in biomarker responses (p >.05). Correlation analysis revealed a significant “biological reciprocity,” where cortisol showed a negative correlation with apelin (r = -0.436, p < 0.001) and BDNF, while correlating positively with negative emotions. Conclusions: Reciting the Quran aloud acts as a rapid psychophysiological intervention that downregulates the HPA axis (reduced cortisol) and upregulates neurotrophic factors (increased BDNF and apelin). These findings suggest that structured recitation functions as a restorative neuroplasticity practice, promoting biological stress resilience associated with psychological well-being.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ1
    Effects of graviola oil extract on fattening performance and circadian rhythms of adipokine, cardiac and mitochondrial function markers in lambs

    Kotan, Gökşad Cemil; Bayraktar, Bülent

    Background: This study investigated the effects of dietary graviola (Annona muricata L.) oil extract (GOE) (supplemented at 200, 400, and 600 mg/kg) on the growth performance and circadian rhythm profiles of adipokine, cardiac, and mitochondrial function biomarkers in 48 male Anatolian Merino lambs (2.5 months old). Methods: Lambs were assigned to a control group (G0) or supplementation groups (G200, G400, G600 mg/kg) for a 60-day trial (70 days total). The study was conducted under a 12-h light/12-h dark cycle to ensure controlled environmental conditions. To analyze circadian profiles, blood samples were collected on days 0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 at four time points (07:00, 13:00, 19:00, and 01:00). Serum levels of Apelin, cTnI, BMAL1, MOTS-c, and BMCP1 were measured by ELISA. Data were analyzed using GLM Multivariate analysis (p < 0.05). Results: Key findings showed the G400 dose resulted in the most effective linear increase in live weight and live weight gain by day 60, and had a significant overall effect on live weight (p < 0.05). The G200 dose significantly improved the feed conversion ratio (p < 0.05), while feed consumption was unaffected (p > 0.05). Regarding biomarkers on day 60, the G400 dose effectively modulated BMAL1, MOTS-c, and BMCP1 (peak at 19:00). The G600 dose yielded the best results for Apelin (peak at 19:00) and cTnI (peaks at 13:00 and 07:00). Conclusions: In conclusion, GOE at a dose of 400 mg/kg (G400) not only optimizes fattening performance in Anatolian Merino lambs but also supports metabolic homeostasis by modulating adipokine levels, cardiac function, and mitochondrial biogenesis processes in a manner consistent with the circadian rhythm. These findings demonstrate that the G400 dose is a safe and effective phytogenic strategy for improving animal health and production efficiency.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3
    Effect of Moringa oleifera Oil Extract on Adipokine (Apelin, Visfatin and Nesfatin-1) and Cardiac (cTnI) Response in Streptozotocin-induced Rats

    Orkun Erkiliç, Tuğçe; Bayraktar, Bülent

    Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Moringa oleifera extract (MOE) added to the diets at different amounts on Adipokine (apelin, visfatin and nesfatin-1) and Cardiac (cardiac troponin I (cTnI)) Response in Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced Type 1 diabetic rats. Methods: In this study, 64 adult male Wistar albino rats, aged between 8-10 weeks, were used. Eight (8) groups were created, with 8 rats in each group: Control (C), M100 (MOE 100 mg/kg group given with oral gavage route of administration (OGRA), M200 (MOE 200 mg/kg group given with OGRA), M300 (MOE 300 mg/kg group given with OGRA); STZ 55 mg/kg i.p administered group, Diabetic control group (DC), DM100 (D+100 mg/kg MOE), DM200 (D+200 mg/kg MOE), DM300 (D)+300 mg/kg MOE). The study lasted a total of 31 days, including adaptation (7 days), induction of diabetes (3 days) and trial period (21 days). Blood samples were taken from the tail vein (Vena caudalis) of all subMects on days 0 and 21 of the study. Apelin, visfatin, nesfatin-1 and cTnI levels in the serum samples were measured by ELISA method. Result: In the present study, the most significant increase in mean serum apelin, visfatin, nesfatin-1 and cTnI levels in diabetes groups was observed in DC groups, while the most significant decrease due to MOE addition was observed in DM200 groups (p<0.01). As a result, it was concluded that MOE may be safe and beneficial when administered at a dose of 200 mg/kg in rats with STZ-induced diabetes.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3
    Effect of Graviola Oil Extract on Anti-obesity Effect and Adipokine (Apelin and Adiponectin) Response in High Fat Diet-induced Obese Rats

    Erkılıç, T. Orkun; Bayraktar, B.

    Background: This study aims to investigate the anti-obesity effect of GOE with adipokine (apelin and adiponectin) response at different doses (100 and 200 mg/kg) of GOE in normal healthy and obese rats with High-fat diet (HF). Methods: In this study, 36 adult male Wistar albino rats, aged between 8-10 weeks, were used. 6 groups were created, with 6 rats in each group: Control (C), Rat group without GOE and HF application, G100 (GOE 100 mg/kg group given with oral gavage route of administration (OGRA), G200 (GOE 200 mg/kg group given with OGRA), HFC (HF control group): no HF and no GOE group), HF100 (rats receiving HF were 100 mg/kg graviola oil extract added to their diet), HF200 (rats receiving HF were 200 mg/kg graviola oil extract added to their diet). Blood samples were taken from the tail vein (vena caudalis) of all on days 0 and 60 of the study. Apelin and adiponectin levels in the serum samples were measured by ELISA method. Result: In the present study, a significant increase (p<0.01) was observed in the mean serum apelin level in the HF groups at the end of the 60 day after HF induction, while a significant decrease (p<0.01) was also detected in the adiponectin level. On the other hand, when examined in terms of BW, the most significant decrease due to GOE addition in the HF groups, i.e. the anti-obesity effect, was determined in the HFG200 mg/kg group (p<0.01). As a result, it was concluded that GOE may be safe and beneficial when administered at a dose of 200 mg/kg in obesity-induced rats.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1
    The relationship between emotional intelligence levels, stress management skills and hormonal and cerebral responses in university students

    Bayraktar, Bülent; Battal, Fetullah

    Background: Emotional intelligence is a person’s ability, capacity and ability to understand, use, understand, manage, anticipate, manage and direct the emotions of oneself or others. Students with high levels of emotional intelligence express themselves better, are more resistant to stress in their lives, and are individuals who can direct their emotions. Leaders with strong emotional intelligence will create synergy for all employees. Therefore, emotional intelligence and stress management skills are important issues in the field of leadership and organizational behavior. At the same time, emotional intelligence and stress management skills interact with hormones. This study aims to examine the emotional intelligence levels and hormone (apelin, cortisol) and cerebral (Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)) response of 4th-year students of the faculty of health sciences at the university, who are potential managers of the future in terms of some variables. Methods: The research was conducted using the cross-sectional data method with 167 university students aged 18–24 who were reported to be clinically healthy in Türkiye. Apelin, cortisol hormone and BDNF levels in the participants’ saliva samples were analyzed using the ELISA technique. The relationship between emotional intelligence level and total scores from the stress coping scale and salivary apelin, cortisol and BDNF levels were evaluated. Results: In the study, it was determined that the average level of apelin hormone in saliva was “2.36 ± 0.076)’’ ng/mL in girls and “2.57 ± 0.071’’ ng/mL in boys. In girls, the BDNF level was “3.19 ± 0.97’’ and the cortisol level was “2.04 ± 0.72’’. BDNF level in boys is “3.41 ± 0.94’’and cortisol level is “1.92 ± 0.59’’. There is a significant difference between the participants’ allowances (income levels) and the average levels of salivary apelin hormone, BDNF and emotional intelligence scale (p < 0.01). A positive, strong and statistically significant relationship was found between the participants’ emotional intelligence level and stress management skills and apelin and BDNF levels, and a negative, strong and statistically significant relationship was found between salivary cortisol levels (p˂0.01). Conclusions: High emotional intelligence and stress management skills are an important element of strategic importance for a successful management and professional success process in individuals who will work in fields that need people such as health, marketing, law, consultancy, medicine, teaching and the service sector. Our study determined that as university students’ emotional intelligence levels strengthened, the participants’ stress management skills, salivary apelin, and BDNF levels increased, and cortisol hormone levels decreased. As a result, monitoring and examining apelin, BDNF, cortisol hormones can be useful parameters in evaluating the interaction between individuals’ emotional intelligence level and stress management skills and hormone response.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3
    Investigation of the relationship between apelin hormone response and some physiological parameters in enzootic bovine leukosis virus infected cattle

    Sait, A.; Bayraktar, B.; Korkmaz, S.; Genç, M.; Bayraktar, S.; Kotan, G. C.; Aydemir, S.; Takma, C.; Bülbül, A. S.; Aksakal, V

    Apelin is a hormone with lymphangiogenesis potential, associated with tumor growth and lymph node metastasis, and is reported to stimulate tumor vascularization. This study aimed to investigate the response of the apelin hormone in cattle with and without Enzootic Bovine Leukosis (EBL) infection, based on physiological parameters such as breed, age, and body condition score (BCS). A total of 120 Simmental and Montafon cattle of varying ages (<2, 2-8, and >8) and BCS categories (<2, 3-3.5, and >= 4) were included in the study. Serum apelin hormone levels were measured using the ELISA technique in blood samples collected from the neck vein ( Vena jugularis) of the animals. The analysis of mean serum apelin (ng/mL) values revealed that, among EBL-positive cattle, the highest value was 2.77 ng/mL in Simmental cattle aged 2-8 years with a BCS of 3-3.5, while a value of 2.69 ng/mL was observed in Montafon cattle aged >8 years with a BCS of 3-3.5. For EBL-negative cattle, the highest mean serum apelin value was 2.24 ng/mL, recorded in Simmental cattle aged 2-8 years with a BCS of 3-3.5, whereas it was 1.45 ng/mL in Montafon cattle aged >8 years with the same BCS. In conclusion, this study demonstrated for the first time the effect of apelin hormone levels in cattle with or without EBL, depending on physiological parameters such as age, breed, and BCS. It is suggested that the apelin hormone, which is involved in neoplastic lymphocyte cell infiltration in the lymphoreticular tissues of cattle, and plays a role in regulating tumor growth in EBL, a malignant tumor disease, may contribute to eradication programs. Moreover, the evaluated parameters may prove valuable for disease prevention and control strategies.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ1
    Salivary apelin hormone response and dysfunctional attitudes in adolescents in Türkiye: a relational screening model

    Kirbaş, Zila Özlem; Bayraktar, Bülent; Aktaş, Elif Odabaşi

    Background: Adolescence is the period in which physical and emotional changes occur through hormones, the individual acquires gender characteristics and prepares for the adult role psychologically and physically. Dysfunctional attitudes are beliefs and attitudes that can lead to depression by causing negative thoughts about oneself, others, and the future.Dysfunctional attitudes negatively affect children’s mental health. Hormones have a significant impact on human behavior and cognitive functions. However, little is known about the role and influence of hormones on dysfunctional attitudes. Apelin is a hormone responsible for controlling emotions by regulating emotional behavior. The level of dysfunctional attitudes is one of the important issues in nursing practice in terms of protecting and improving children’s mental health. However, little is known about the role and impact of hormones on dysfunctional attitudes.This study aimed to examine adolescents’ dysfunctional attitudes and salivary apelin hormone levels in terms of sociodemographic variables. Methods: The study was conducted in a relational screening model with 151 adolescents aged 9–14 years who were reported to be clinically healthy in Türkiye. Apelin hormone levels were analyzed by ELISA technique in the saliva samples of the participants. In the evaluation of dysfunctional attitudes, the relationship between the score obtained from the dysfunctional attitude scale and salivary hormone levels was evaluated. Results: In the study, a negative, strong and statistically significant correlation was found between the average salivary apelin hormone level and dysfunctional attitudes of adolescents (p =.000). Mean salivary hormone levels of apelin in adolescent girls and boys were 0.696 (SD 0.052) ng/ml, respectively; while 0.671 (SD 0.047) ng/ml was determined (p =.002), dysfunctional attitudes scale scores were 52.95 (SD 14.43); it was determined as 59.04 (SD 14.22) (p =.006). On the other hand, the highest average salivary apelin hormone level (p =.038). and the lowest level of dysfunctional attitudes were determined in adolescent girls aged 13–14 years (p =.028). Conclusions: In our study, we found that while the salivary apelin hormone levels of adolescents decreased, their dysfunctional attitudes increased. We found that adolescents’ dysfunctional attitudes decreased with age. In contrast, apelin hormone levels increased with age.

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  • MakaleYalnız künye2024Scopus SJRQ2
    Investigation of emotion regulation skills, salivary apelin, and serotonin levels in children in Türkiye: a cross-sectional study

    Kırbaş, Zila Özlem; Bayraktar, Bülent; Odabaşı Aktaş, Elif

    Purpose: Little is known about the relationship between apelin and serotonin in emotion regulation. This study aimed to examine children’s emotional regulation skills and salivary apelin and serotonin levels. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study performed in Türkiye. The research was completed with the participation of 146 children, 8–10 years old, from the general population. Emotion Regulation Skills Scale for Children (CERS) was used to assess children’s levels of emotion regulation skills. Apelin and serotonin levels were examined by ELISA technique in saliva samples obtained from children. Results: A statistically significant correlation was found between the mean total score of the CERS and the mean apelin and serotonin levels (p ˂.01). We found that females had higher emotion regulation skills compared to males, older higher than younger ones (p ˂.01). The regression analysis results show that age and gender together explain 50.5% of the variance in CERS scores, while apelin and serotonin together explain 35.8% of the variance. When all four variables (age, gender, apelin, and serotonin) are included in the model, they explain 51.3% of the variance in CERS scores. Conclusion: Older age and female gender explained most of emotion regulations skills.Key points It was determined that the average salivary apelin and serotonin levels increased with increased age, and with increased age ERS also increased. More research is needed as this is the first time that the relationship between emotion regulation skills and serotonin and apelin levels has been examined.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ2
    Eugenol alleviates the negative effects of experimental periodontitis and regulates adipokine hormones in rats

    Sevinç Gül, Sema Nur; Özkal Eminoğlu, Didem; Tekçe, Emre; Bayraktar, Bülent; Güven, Leyla; Dilsiz, Alparslan; Yıldırım, Serkan; Sait, Ahmet

    A chronic microbial infection that is mediated by the host's immune system is the cause of periodontal disease. As the world's population grows, phytotherapy is a therapeutic strategy that makes use of a renewable resource that can provide less costly medicines. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of eugenol administration on periodontitis by examining the effects of eugenol at different doses biochemically, histopathologically, and radiologically in rats with experimental periodontitis. Thirty-two Sprague Dawley male rats were divided into four groups: 1. the healthy control group (CG), 2. The experimental periodontitis group (PG), 3. The experimental periodontitis+10 mg/kg eugenol group (EG10), and 4. the experimental periodontitis+20 mg/kg eugenol group (EG20). Alveolar bone loss was measured using micro-CT imaging. The TNF-α, IL-6, leptin, asprosin, and apelin levels were analyzed in the serum samples of rats. Histological and immunohistochemical analyses were performed. The data were analyzed statistically. The serum TNF-α, IL-6, leptin, asprosin, and apelin levels were found to be statistically significantly lower in the eugenol-applied groups (EG10 and EG20) than in the PG (p < 0.05). There was a statistically significant difference in the TNF-α, IL-6, leptin, asprosin, and apelin levels between the EG10 and EG20 (p < 0.05). In the measurements made using micro-CT imaging, alveolar bone loss was found to be at the lowest FR1 level, and in histopathological analysis, the least inflammation was observed in the EG20. It was concluded that the application of 20 mg/kg eugenol in rats with experimental periodontitis was a safe dose, was beneficial in alleviating bone loss, and had a positive effect on the healing process.

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  • Yüksek Lisans TeziAçık Erişim2022
    Cirit atlarında müsabakanın serum apelin, beyin yağ asidi bağlayıcı protein düzeyleri ile bazı kardiyak, stres belirteçleri ve biyokimyasal parametreler üzerine etkisi

    Harun Öztüfek

    Cirit, atlı sporcunun ciridini doğru bir şekilde rakibine atması, savaş sırasında kendisini ve bineğine hakim olması ve böylece rakibini yenmesinden oluşan, yiğitlik, cesaret oyunu ve erliğin göstergesi olarak adlandırılan at üstünde oynanan atlı takım sporudur.Apelin, glukoz ve enerji metabolizmasının düzenlenmesinde rolü nedeniyle metabolik hastalıkların; astrositlerden exprese edilen FABP7, beyindeki lipid metabolizmasının; kortizol, stresin; GRP78, endoplazmik retikulum stresi düzeyinin; cTnI, miyokard hasarın değerlendirilmesinde kullanılan belirteçlerdir. Bu çalışma, cirit müsabakasına katılan atlarda müsabakanın (istirahat hali (P0), müsabaka öncesi (P1) ve müsabaka sonu (P2)) serum apelin, FABP7, cTnI, kortizol, GRP78 düzeyleri üzerine etkisi ve bazı biyokimyasal (glukoz, laktat, CK, CK-MB, üre, kreatinin, AST, ALT, ALP, GGT, LDH, Total kolesterol (TK), Trigliserid (TG), VLDL, LDL, HDL) parametreleriyle ilişkisinin incelenmesidir. Bu kapsamda çalışmada yaşları 4-10 arasında değişen toplam 14 adet Arap aygırı kullanıldı. Çalışmanın P0, P1 ve P2 dönemlerinde bulunan atların vena jugularis'inden kan örnekleri alındı. Alınan kan numunelerinden elde edilen serum örneklerinde apelin, FABP7, cTnI, kortizol, GRP78 düzeyleri ELİSA yöntemiyle, biyokimyasal parametreler, Cobas 8000 otoanalizörde spektrofotometrik yöntemle kantitatif olarak incelendi.Serum örnekleri, analiz gerçekleşinceye kadar -80 C°'de saklandı. Çalışmaya ait veriler IBM SPSS Statistics programında tekrarlı ölçümler arasındaki oranı belirlemek için non-parametrik kruskal wallis H testi (cTnI,GRP78,kortizol,glukoz,laktat,CK,üre,kreatinin,AST,ALP, LDH),kullanılmıştır.Normal dağılım gösteren parametreler için One-Way ANOVA testi (apelin, FABP7, CK-MB, ALT, GGT, TK, TG, LDL,VLDL,HDL) ile analiz edilmiştir.Çalışma grupları incelendiğinde GA ve GB gruplarında yer alan atların C1 ve C2 müsabakalarındaki P2 dönemlerine ait değerlerin P0, P1 dönemlerindeki değerlerine göre ortalama serum FABP7, GRP78, cTnI, CK, CK-MB, glukoz, AST, ALT,ALP, LDH, üre, kreatinin, HDL değerlerinde artış gözlenirken, ortalama serum apelin, laktat, TK, TG, LDL,VLDL düzeylerinde azalma tespit edilmiştir (P<0.05). Sonuç olarak, cirit müsabakasına katılan atlarda müsabakanın serum apelin, FABP7, GRP78, Kortizol, cTnI düzeyleri ve glukoz, laktat, CK, CK-MB, üre, kreatinin, AST, ALT, ALP, GGT, LDH, Total kolesterol (TK), Trigliserid (TG), VLDL, LDL, HDL) biyokimyasal parametrelerin seviyeleri üzerinde etkisi ortaya koyulmuştur. Apelin hormon düzeyinin ölçülmesi,glukoz, insülin ve enerji metabolizmasındaki rolü nedeniyle egzersizin etkisi; FABP7,egzersize bağlı olarak beyindeki lipid metabolizması, GRP78, egzersize bağlı endoplazmik retikulum stres düzeyinin belirlenmesi, cTnI, CK, CK-MB ise egzersize bağlı olarak kardiyovasküler sistemin değerlendirilmesine katkı sağlayabileceğini düşünmekteyiz.Ancak, bu alanda daha kapsamlı ve moleküler düzeyde araştırmaların yapılmasının gerekli olduğu, FABP7, apelin egzersiz, atlarda uygulanacak eğitim ve idman programlarının oluşturulması, etkinliği ve yarış atlarının performans yönetimi süreçlerinde faydalı olabileceği kanaatine varılmıştır.

  • MakaleAçık Erişim2020Scopus SJRQ3
    Investigation of the relationship of apelin hormone response with some physiological parameters in Maedi-Visna infected sheep

    Bayraktar, B.; Sait, A.; Takma, Ç.; Tekce, E.

    In this study, the objective was to assess the serological characteristics of sheep, during lactation and pregnancy periods, and rams belonging to the Red Karaman and White Karaman-Kangal race infected with maedi-vis-na infection and body condition score (BCS) of ≤2, 3- 3.5 and ≥4 (high) and to analyse the relationship between the level of apelin and its secretion. Apelin level in the blood serum samples obtained from the jugular veinof the sheeps was determined using ELISA method. As a result of the analyses, it was determined that the level of apelin was statistically different between the races; between lactating sheep and pregnant sheep; and sheep and rams. There was no difference between the BCS groups (p > 0.05). Race and sex interaction as well as race, sex and BCS triple interaction effects were found significant (p < 0.05). It was observed that the sheep belonging to the White Karaman-Kangal race were 18 times more likely to be infected with the virus. A decrease in apelin level was observed in the sheep with infection, and it was found that the risk of infection was 0.37 times higher in rams than in lactating sheep (p < 0.05).

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2020Scopus SJRQ3
    The impact of dietary tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) on serum apelin, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, cardiac troponin concentrations and histopathology of liver tissue in laying hens housed at different stocking densities

    Bayraktar, Bulent; Tekce, Emre; Kaya, Hacer; Karaalp, Musa; Turunc, Eylul

    Due to its association with several other stress factors (poultry house gases, inadequate ventilation, heat, cold and poor hygiene), the high stocking density is a major stress factor that adversely affects the health and performance of poultry and the quality of the poultry products. Therefore, this experimental study was aimed at analysing the impact of different doses of dietary tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) on the serum apelin, plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor (p-BDNF), and cardiac troponin I (cTnI) concentrations, and the correlation between these indicators in laying hens housed at different stocking densities. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of adding tarragon in different ratios to laying hen rations in the 2ndovulation period on the cTnI, apelin, and BDNF hormone concentrations and the liver histopathology. The experiment was carried out over a period of eight weeks, with 192 Lohman Brown commercial hybrids at 50 weeks of age. Eight groups (four replicates each), composed of laying hens of equal body weight, which were housed at stocking densities of 580 cm2/hen and 810 cm2/hen and received 0, 1, 5 and 10 mmol/kg of tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) in the feed, were established. At the end of the trial, 96 of the housed egg-laying hens (3 birds in each subgroup, a total of 12 birds in each group) were randomly selected and blood samples were taken from the vena subcutanea ulnaris. The samples collected were analysed for the apelin, p-BDNF, and cTnI contents. The analysis results demonstrated that tarragon supplementation had no effect on the serum apelin, p-BDNF and cTnI concentrations (P > 0.05). The Sub-Groups ST1, ST1.2, and ST6 presented with severe hyperaemia of the sinusoidal, portal and acinar blood vessels, whilst the hyperaemia of these blood vessels was moderate in Sub-Group ST12. Apelin, BDNF, and cTnI can act as protective factors against negative consequences of stress (e.g., stocking density or heat stress).

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2020Scopus SJRQ4
    Effects of race, gender, body condition score and pregnancy on serum apelin levels in ewe

    Bayraktar, Bülent; Tekce, Emre; Aksakal, Vecihi; Takma, Çiğdem; Bayraktar, Fatma Gülten; Şengül, Bülent

    Apelin is an important adipokine hormone that is released from adipose tissue, which is considered as the energy store of the body, which plays a role in many physiological processes in the body, as well as cardiovascular, immune functions and energy, nutrients and fluid metabolism. In this study, it was aimed to determine the effect of lactation, pregnancy and gender on apelin hormone levels in blood serums belonging to different races of ewe. In the present study, the hormone levels of the pregnant, non-pregnant ewe and rams of the Akkaraman Kangal and Morkaraman races were thin, with different body condition scores (<2, 3 to 3.5 and ≥4). Apelin hormone level was determined by ELISA technique in blood serum samples of ewe's Jugular vein. It was determined that there was a difference in body scores between races and the interaction between race and body score was important (P<0.05). Apelin level in ewe in lactation and pregnant ewe did not change according to body condition scores (P>0.05). In terms of apelin, gender and body condition score, race and gender, and body condition score interactions were found to be significant.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2020Scopus SJRQ3
    Investigating the adipokine and cardiac troponin response ın experimental thyroid dysfunction; [Odgovor adipokina i srčanog troponina na eksperimentalno izazvanu disfunkciju štitne žlijezde brojlera]

    Bayraktar, Bülent; Tekce, Emre; Takma, Çiğdem; Bayraktar, Sevil; Kilinç, Ayten A.; Ülker, Ufuk; Kurtdede, Efe

    This study was conducted to investigate adipokine [Apelin and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)] and cardiac troponin (cTnI) response that emerged after adding an essential oil mixture (EOM) (Eucalytus glabutus labii, Thymus vulgaris, Cymbopogon nardus, and Syzygium aromaticum) at different rates to the drinking water of broilers in which thyroid dysfunction (hypo-and hyperthyroidism) had been experimentally induced. In the present study, 150 1-day-old Ross-308 male broiler chicks were used. They were divided into five groups, each with 30 animals. The groups were designed to include five subgroups: control (C), hypothyroid, hypothyroid + 250 ppm EOM, hyperthyroid, and hyperthyroid + 250 ppm EOM, with six animals in each group. At the end of the experiment, Apelin, p-BDNF, cTnI, T3, T4, and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels were investigated in blood serum samples obtained by cervical dislocation from four randomly selected animals from each subgroup, making 100 animals in total. It was found that EOM administration resulted in a dose-dependent increase in p-BDNF and apelin levels, and a decrease in T4 levels in the experimentally induced hypo-and hyper-thyroidism groups, but did not affect T3 and cTnI levels. Conversely, an increase in TSH level was observed in the hypothyroidism groups, whereas a decrease was observed in groups with hyperthyroidism. This study is the first to examine adipokine (Apelin and BDNF) and cTnI response to EOM administration in thyroid dysfunction.

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  • MakaleAçık Erişim2020Scopus SJRQ2
    Effect of the addition of essential fatty acid mixture to the drinking water of the heat stress broilers on adipokine (Apelin, BDNF) response, histopathologic findings in liver and intestines, and some blood parameters

    Bayraktar, Bülent; Tekce, Emre; Aksakal, Vecihi; Gül, Mehmet; Takma, Çiğdem; Bayraktar, Sevil; Bayraktar, Fatma Gülten; Eser, Gizem

    The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of adding an essential fatty acid mixture (EOM; Eucalyptus globulus Labill, thymus vulgaris, Cymbopogon nardus, and Syzygium aromaticum) to the drinking water in the heat stress broilers on the adipokine (Apelin, BDNF) response, the histopathologic changes in liver and intestines, and some biochemical parameters. This study lasted for a total of 42days, including the physical exercise period (7days) and the fattening period (35days). A total of 400 Ross 308 male broilers (1-d-old) were randomly divided into 8 groups (50 animals per group), each of which was exposed to various conditions of temperature (C: 22°C and SC: 36°C) and treatment dose (C, 250, 500 and 750mL/1000 L). Each group was divided into 5 subgroups, each comprising 10 animals. In the stress-free groups, whereas the Apelin level linearly decreased, the BDNF level linearly increased. In histopathology, the liver tissue was found to be normal in all groups whereas the duodenum villi length was found to increase in the group of 750mL/1000 L. No statistically significant difference was found between the stressed groups and the non-stressed groups in terms of VLDL, Glucose, Total bilirubin, ALT, and TG (p >.05). While Apelin level increased in the stressed groups, the BDNF level increased in the group of 250mL/1000 L. In the histopathological examination, a small amount of coagulation necrosis was detected in hepatocyte, a diffuse hydropic degeneration was observed in hepatocytes, and finally a dilatation and hyperaemia were seen in sinusoid in the groups of EOM-500mL/1000 L and EOM-750 m/1000 L compared to the control group. Whereas there was no difference between the group of EOM-250mL/1000 L and the control group in terms of duodenum villa length, there was a significant decrease in other groups (p <.00). In conclusion, this study showed that adding 250mL/1000 L of EOM to the drinking water had a positive effect on the serum levels of Apelin and p-BDNF in the groups exposed to stress (p <.05).HIGHLIGHTS Heat stress results in serious annual economic losses in the poultry industry. Essential oil fatty mix acids have positive effects on poultry health. Apelin and BDNF may be a protective factor against deleterious consequences of chronic exposition to heat stress.

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