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management and prognosis of nonpulmonary large arterial disease in patients with behçet disease.the purpose of this study was to evaluate and report our treatment policies in the management of nonpulmonary arterial aneurysms in behçet disease and to assess the prognosis in a cohort of 25 patients diagnosed between 1996 and 2007 by formally reassessing their outcome at the present time.201221944910
homozygous m694v as a risk factor for amyloidosis in turkish fmf patients.secondary amyloidosis is the most severe complication of familial mediterranean fever (fmf). since the m694v mutation was associated with clinical severity, it was expected to be associated with amyloidosis as well. however, a number of contradicting reports have been published, especially pertinent to turkish patients nearly 10years ago. the aim of this study was to analyze recent data regarding the association between m694v mutation and amyloidosis among fmf patients in turkey. we conducted a ...201222037353
Comparison of clinical outcomes with 2 small-incision diffractive multifocal intraocular lenses.To evaluate and compare the clinical results of 2 diffractive multifocal small-incision intraocular lenses (IOLs) implanted after biaxial microincision cataract surgery (MICS).201222082752
Microbialites and global environmental change across the Permian-Triassic boundary: a synthesis.Permian-Triassic boundary microbialites (PTBMs) are thin (0.05-15 m) carbonates formed after the end-Permian mass extinction. They comprise Renalcis-group calcimicrobes, microbially mediated micrite, presumed inorganic micrite, calcite cement (some may be microbially influenced) and shelly faunas. PTBMs are abundant in low-latitude shallow-marine carbonate shelves in central Tethyan continents but are rare in higher latitudes, likely inhibited by clastic supply on Pangaea margins. PTBMs occupied ...201222077322
comprehensibility of traffic signs among urban drivers in turkey.traffic signs are commonly used traffic safety tools, mainly developed to provide crucial information in a short time to support safe drive; but the success depends on their comprehensibility by the drivers. also, a sudden change in the traditionally used and accepted signs can cause significant safety problem, as in the case of cancellation of red oblique bars in 2004 as a part of the european union harmonization process of turkey. having a severe traffic safety problem in turkey, a need to ass ...201222269494
validity and reliability of veines-qol/sym questionnaire in chronic venous disorders.aim: the aim of this study was to translate the veines-qol/sym questionnaire into turkish, which is used mainly in western european countries, and to study its reliability and validity. methods: standard "forward-backward" translation method was used to translate the questionnaire. the internal consistency was assessed with cronbach's α, test-retest reliability was assessed with the intraclass correlation and spearman-brown coefficients. validity was examined by correlation of veines-qol/sym wit ...201222269893
ethnic differences in utilization of youth mental health care.objectives. there is an overall underutilization of youth mental health care (ymhc). it is unknown whether underutilization differs per ethnic group. therefore, this study is aimed at gaining insight into the effects of ethnicity, age and gender on this utilization. design. the sample consisted of outpatient children (age 5-10) (n=1940) and adolescents (age 11-19) (n=2484) admitted to a dutch ymhc centre. ethnic background of the patients (patient registration system) was compared to that of ...201222236053
a study on ovine tick-borne hemoprotozoan parasites (theileria and babesia) in the east black sea region of turkey.in this study, the frequency of theileria and babesia species was assessed via reverse line blotting and blood smear-based diagnostic methods in small ruminants. a total of 201 apparently healthy animals from 26 randomly selected herds located in 4 locations (artvin, giresun, gumushane, and tokat) of east black sea region of turkey were investigated for the blood protozoans. in a polymerase chain reaction (pcr), the hypervariable v4 region of the 18s ribosomal rna gene was amplified with a set o ...201222231266
acceptance and opinions of intanza/idflu intradermal influenza vaccine in the czech republic and turkey.introduction: intanza®/idflu® (sanofi pasteur sa, lyon, france), a split-virion, trivalent influenza vaccine delivered by intradermal injection with a microinjection system, became available in adults 18-59 years of age (9 μg) and ≥60 years of age (15 μg) as of the 2010/2011 northern hemisphere influenza season. methods: this study assessed the acceptability of intradermal vaccination with intanza/idflu in routin ...201222228256
relationship between procalcitonin levels and presence of vesicoureteral reflux during first febrile urinary tract infection in children.objective: to investigate the association between the procalcitonin (pct) level during the first febrile urinary tract infection (uti) in children and the presence of vesicoureteral reflux (vur). vur-associated uti is among the primary causes of chronic renal failure in turkey. methods: from march 2008 to november 2009, patients admitted with their first febrile uti were included in the present prospective hospital-based study. the serum concentrations of c-reactive protein, complete blood count ...201222245305
metabolic syndrome in collection and disposal of solid waste sector.this study aims to assess the frequency and factors relevant to metabolic syndrome in workers employed in the collection and disposal of solid waste sector.201222219053
accumulation patterns of some seed oil components from wild sources of turkey.accumulation profiles of fatty acids and α-tocopherol were analysed at three ripening stages in the seed oils of primula and echium species. total seed oils were increased considerably with maturation, while α-tocopherol contents decreased in both species. increased levels of ala and oleic acid, and decrease in linoleic and palmitic acids at late ripening stages of primula sibthorpii, and slightly fluctuations of all examined fatty acids in echium italicum were observed. considerable amounts of ...201222233192
h1n1 in turkey: more pieces to the puzzle*. 201222222653
an experience of arteriovenous fistulas created for hemodialysis in the largest health center in eastern turkey.abstract background: the aim of the study was to evaluated the primary and secondary (after reoperation) patency rates and some effect factors in fistula patency for hemodialysis patients. material and methods: over a 10-year period, 1529 arteriovenous fistulas (avfs) were fashioned in 1003 (611 males, 392 females; median age range 7-72) patients using the native vascular tissue and prosthetic graft material. we also evaluated the effects of various factors in fistula patency and primary and s ...201222251376
comprehensive analysis of commercially available mouse antichicken monoclonal antibodies for cross-reactivity with peripheral blood leukocytes from commercial turkeys.in the united states, turkey production contributes approximately $14.4 billion to the us economy; however, the number of reagents specifically developed to study the immune system of this economically important species is limited. to compensate for this, laboratories focused on the turkey system have each empirically tested various chicken-specific reagents for cross-reactivity with turkeys. the result is a patchwork of reports using different genetic lines and different ages, and in many cases ...201222252352
Full genome analysis of a novel adenovirus from the South Polar skua (Catharacta maccormicki) in Antarctica.Adenoviruses have been identified in humans and a wide range of vertebrate animals, but not previously from the polar region. Here, we report the entire 26,340-bp genome of a novel adenovirus, detected by PCR, in tissues of six of nine South Polar skuas (Catharacta maccormicki), collected in Lake King Sejong, King George Island, Antarctica, from 2007 to 2009. The DNA polymerase, penton base, hexon and fiber genes of the South Polar skua adenovirus (SPSAdV) exhibited 68.3%, 75.4%, 74.9% and 48.0% ...201222078165
Towards a specific approach to education in dental ethics: a proposal for organising the topics of biomedical ethics for dental education.Understanding dental ethics as a field separate from its much better known counterpart, medical ethics, is a relatively new, but necessary approach in bioethics. This need is particularly felt in dental education and establishing a curriculum specifically for dental ethics is a challenging task. Although certain topics such as informed consent and patient rights can be considered to be of equal importance in both fields, a number of ethical issues in dental practice are only remotely-if at all-r ...201221890860
urolithiasis in infants: evaluation of risk factors.objective: urolithiasis in infants is not a very rare situation in turkey, and the incidence has been increasing in recent years. the purpose of this paper was to investigate the clinical characteristics, metabolic and anatomic risk factors for urolithiasis and microlithiasis in infants. methods: the cases of 178 infants (63 girls, 115 boys), who were referred to our department between 1999 and 2009 with urolithi ...201222258667
identification of the second form of acrosin in turkey spermatozoa.acrosin from turkey spermatozoa has been recently identified and characterized. in this study, we reported the identification of second form of acrosin (acrosin ii) in turkey spermatozoa. using the three-step isolation procedure, we purified and characterized the acrosin ii from a turkey spermatozoa extract. n-terminal edman sequencing allowed the identification of the 24 amino acids from the internal part of acrosin ii: slqeyvepyrvlqeakvqlidlnl. thanks to homology alignment, we concluded that a ...201222268795
off-label and unlicensed drug use in neonatal intensive care units in turkey: the old-inn study.background recently several developed countries have improved the safety and efficacy of drugs used in infants and pediatric patients. most drugs administered to adults have licensed approvals outlining indications, doses, and the recommended route of administration. however, many drugs that are given to children are unlicensed or used off-label. objectives to assess the extent and nature of unregistered and off-label drug use in neonatal intensive care units (nicus) in turkey, and to explore aw ...201222234653
nurses' protective measures during chemotherapy preparation and administration in turkey*.selda r, tural e, altay b. international journal of nursing practice 2012; 18: 91-98 nurses' protective measures during chemotherapy preparation and administration in turkey chemotherapeutic agents are known to be carcinogenic, teratogenic and mutagenic to humans. occupational exposure to chemotherapeutic agents is a potential risk. the aim of this study was to determine the safety measures on personal and environmental protection taken by nurses during chemotherapy preparation and administratio ...201222257336
genomic characterization of a cell-culture-adapted korean human g9p[8] rotavirus, cau05-202.the human rotavirus g9 strain is the fifth most common rotavirus worldwide. a human rotavirus g9p[8] strain cau05-202 was isolated from a young child with diarrhea using a cell culture system, and its major gene sequences were determined. phylogenetic analysis of the vp7 gene revealed that cau05-202 clustered into genetic lineage iii-d and was most closely related to g9 rotaviruses from turkey (strain guh13) and sri lanka (strain 05slc056 and 05slc057). vp4 and nsp4 gene analysis showed that cau ...201222274623
percutaneous renal denervation in patients with resistant hypertension-first experiences in turkey. 201222231942
the role of syndecan-4 side chains in turkey satellite cell apoptosis and focal adhesion formation.syndecan-4 is a cell membrane heparan sulfate proteoglycan that functions in muscle growth and development. it is composed of a central core protein and two types of side chains: glycosaminoglycans (gag) and n-linked glycosylated (n-glycosylated) chains. the n-glycosylated chains and gag chains are required for syndecan-4 to regulate turkey myogenic satellite cell proliferation. the objective of the current study was to determine whether the syndecan-4 side chains regulate cell proliferation thr ...201222272563
ethnic diversity outpatient clinic in paediatrics.abstract: background: the health status of chronic sick ethnic minority children in the netherlands is unequal compared with indigenous dutch children. in order to optimize the health care for these children a specific patient-oriented clinic in ethnic-cultural diversity: the mosaic outpatient clinic (moc) was integrated in the general paediatric outpatient departments (popd) of three hospitals in amsterdam. methods: feasibility of the moc, factors influencing the health care process and encoun ...201222236336
one-year prevalence and the impact of migraine and tension-type headache in turkey: a nationwide home-based study in adults.several studies have shown that the prevalence of migraine and tension-type headache (tth) varied between different geographical regions. therefore, there is a need of a nationwide prevalence study for headache in our country, located between asia and europe. this nationwide study was designed to estimate the 1-year prevalence of migraine and tth and analyse the clinical features, the impact as well as the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the participant households in turkey. we ...201222246025
[peritoneal tuberculosis in a patient with suspected disseminated ovarian cancer.]we present a case study of a 43 year-old female immigrant from turkey with abdominal pain, ascites and elevated cancer antigen 125. the symptoms were similar to those of ovarian cancer, and imaging (computed tomography (ct), positron emission tomography/computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging) supported this suspicion. peritoneal biopsy from laparoscopy showed granulomas with central necrosis. microscopy, culture and polymerase chain reaction from biopsy samples were negative for myco ...201222233724
different clinical presentation of the hyperimmunoglobulin d syndrome (hids) (four cases from turkey).hyperimmunoglobulin d syndrome (hids) is one of the autoinflammatory syndromes which are characterized by febrile attacks. duration and frequency of the febrile attacks, as well as typical organ involvements vary greatly. recently, it is possible to reach more reliable data by the possibilities that are opened up by molecular genetics in order to highlight the aetiopathogenesis of this group of diseases. typical patients with hids have an onset of disease in the first year of life. here, we repo ...201222246419
panton-valentine leucocidin gene carriage among staphylococcus aureus strains recovered from skin and soft tissue infections in turkey.objectives: regardless of methicillin resistance, panton-valentine leucocidin (pvl)-positive staphylococcus aureus isolates are associated with various types of infections and outbreaks. limited data exist about the pvl content of s. aureus strains in turkey. in this multicentre study, we aimed to assess the pvl positivity and antimicrobial susceptibilities of s. aureus isolates recovered from skin and soft tissue samples of both community and nosocomial origin in the study period, 2007-08. meth ...201222240400
susceptibility of avian species to north american h13 low pathogenic avian influenza viruses.gulls are widely recognized reservoirs for low pathogenic avian influenza (lpai) viruses; however, the subtypes maintained in these populations and/or the transmission mechanisms involved are poorly understood. although, a wide diversity of influenza viruses have been isolated from gulls, two hemagglutinin subtypes (h13 and h16) are rarely detected in other avian groups, and existing surveillance data suggests they are maintained almost exclusively within gull populations. in order to evaluate t ...201223402121
paediatric halitosis and helicobacter pylori infection.objective: to compare the presence of helicobacter pylori (h. pylori) infection by stool antigen test in children with and without halitosis. study design: comparative study. place and duration of study: department of paediatrics, fatih university hospital, ankara, turkey, between december 2008 and june 2009. methodology: fifty-three patients aged between 3-15 years who presented to paediatrics outpatient clinic with halitosis and 55 healthy children aged between 4-15 years without halitosis wer ...201222237186
the effects of parental attitudes and mothers' psychological well-being on the emotional and behavioral problems of their preschool children.the aim of the present study was to examine the association between emotional and behavioral problems in preschool children and maternal attitudes. the predictor variables were parental attitudes, maternal depression and anxiety symptoms. our sample consisted of the mothers of 204 preschool children attending different preschools in ankara, turkey. mothers were asked to complete the parental attitude research instrument, the beck depression inventory, the trait anxiety inventory, and the child-b ...201222273835
an epizootic of eastern equine encephalitis virus, maine, usa in 2009: outbreak description and entomological studies.from july to september, 2009, an outbreak of eastern equine encephalitis virus (eeev) occurred in five counties in maine. the virus was isolated from 15 horses, 1 llama, and pheasants in three separate captive flocks. one wild turkey, screened before translocation, also showed exposure to the virus in january 2010. two pools of culiseta melanura (coquillett) tested positive for eeev during routine seasonal surveillance in york county in september, but none of the mosquitoes collected during rapi ...201223208877
identification and complete genome characterization of a novel picornavirus in turkey (meleagris gallopavo).members of the family picornaviridae are important pathogens of humans and animals, although compared with the thousands of known bird species (>10 000), only a few (n = 11) picornaviruses have been identified from avian sources. this study reports the metagenomic detection and complete genome characterization of a novel turkey picornavirus from faecal samples collected from eight turkey farms in hungary. using rt-pcr, both healthy (two of three) and affected (seven of eight) commercial turkeys ...201222875254
invited review: efficacy, metabolism, and toxic responses to chlorate salts in food and laboratory animals.for over 100 yr, scientists have explored uses of sodium chlorate in agricultural applications. sodium chlorate is a strong oxidizer, and thus can be very hazardous when not handled accordingly. nevertheless, late 19th century agriculturists and scientists attempted to exploit the chemical properties of sodium chlorate as an herbicide and food preservative. it is the herbicidal utility that led to subsequent use of sodium chlorate in the agricultural industry since then. however, in 2000, usda-a ...201222859768
the immunoglobulin light chain locus of the turkey, meleagris gallopavo.to date, most jawed vertebrate species encode more than one immunoglobulin light (igl) chain isotypes. it has been shown that several bird species (chickens, white pekin or domestic duck, and zebra finches) exclusively express lambda isotype. we analyze here the genomic organization of another bird species turkey igl genes based on the recently released genome data. the turkey igl locus located on chromosome 17 spans approximately 75.2kb and contains a single functional v(λ) gene, twenty v(λ) ps ...201222560110
negative allometry of docosahexaenoic acid in the fowl lung and pulmonary surfactant phospholipids.in a recent study (comp. biochem. physiol. b. (2010)155: 301-308) we reported that the fatty acids (fa) of the avian (7 species) total lung phospholipids (pl) (i.e. lung parenchyma and surfactant together) provide allometric properties. to test whether this allometric scaling also occurs in either of the above components, in six gallinaceous species, in a body weight range from 150 g (japanese quail, coturnix coturnix japonica) to 19 kg (turkey, meleagris gallopavo) the pl fa composition (mol%) ...201222695520
earliest mexican turkeys (meleagris gallopavo) in the maya region: implications for pre-hispanic animal trade and the timing of turkey domestication.late preclassic (300 bc-ad 100) turkey remains identified at the archaeological site of el mirador (petén, guatemala) represent the earliest evidence of the mexican turkey (meleagris gallopavo) in the ancient maya world. archaeological, zooarchaeological, and ancient dna evidence combine to confirm the identification and context. the natural pre-hispanic range of the mexican turkey does not extend south of central mexico, making the species non-local to the maya area where another species, the o ...201222905156
whole genome snp discovery and analysis of genetic diversity in turkey (meleagris gallopavo).the turkey (meleagris gallopavo) is an important agricultural species and the second largest contributor to the world's poultry meat production. genetic improvement is attributed largely to selective breeding programs that rely on highly heritable phenotypic traits, such as body size and breast muscle development. commercial breeding with small effective population sizes and epistasis can result in loss of genetic diversity, which in turn can lead to reduced individual fitness and reduced respon ...201222891612
expression analysis of turkey (meleagris gallopavo) toll-like receptors and molecular characterization of avian specific tlr15.toll-like receptors (tlrs) constitute a multi-gene family, which plays a pivotal role in sensing invading pathogens by virtue of conserved microbial patterns. tlr repertoire of chicken and zebra finch has been well studied. however tlr family of other avian species is yet to be characterized. in the present study, we identified tlr repertoire of turkey, characterized avian specific receptor tlr15 in turkey and profiled the tlrs expressions in a range of tissues of turkey poults. all ten tlr gene ...201222699880
comparative cryopreservation of avian spermatozoa: effects of freezing and thawing rates on turkey and sandhill crane sperm cryosurvival.a comparative approach was used to evaluate semen cooling rates, thawing rates and freezing volume on the cryosurvival of avian sperm. turkey (meleagris gallopavo) and sandhill crane (grus canadensis) sperm were cryopreserved with dimethylacetamide (dma) concentrations ranging from 6% to 26%. experiments evaluated the efficacy of (1) rapid, moderate and slow cooling rates, (2) rapid and slow thawing rates, and (3) final volume of semen frozen (0.2 ml compared to 0.5 ml). for crane sperm only, ad ...201222406423
proteomic profile of edible bird's nest proteins.edible bird's nest (ebn) is made of the swiftlets' saliva, which has attracted rather more attention owing to its nutritious and medical properties. although protein constitutes the main composition and plays an important role in ebn, few studies have focused on the proteomic profile of ebn. the purpose of this study was to produce a proteomic map and clarify common ebn proteins. liquid-phase isoelectric focusing (lief) was combined with two-dimensional electrophoresis (2-de) for comprehensive a ...201223214475
tendon material properties vary and are interdependent among turkey hindlimb muscles.the material properties of a tendon affect its ability to store and return elastic energy, resist damage, provide mechanical feedback and amplify or attenuate muscle power. while the structural properties of a tendon are known to respond to a variety of stimuli, the extent to which material properties vary among individual muscles remains unclear. we studied the tendons of six different muscles in the hindlimb of eastern wild turkeys to determine whether there was variation in elastic modulus, u ...201222771746
effects of resource dispersion and site familiarity on movements of translocated wild turkeys on fragmented landscapes.animals in unfamiliar environments may increase exploratory movements, which may result in predation mortalities (the site familiarity hypothesis). furthermore, increases in resource dispersion may reduce animal foraging time in small patches, and increase movements and home ranges of animals to acquire sufficient resources (the resource dispersion hypothesis). little is known regarding effects of site familiarity on translocated birds in fragmented landscapes. we translocated 130 eastern wild t ...201222750280
characterization of proacrosin/acrosin system after liquid storage and cryopreservation of turkey semen (meleagris gallopavo).this study was designed to identify the effect of liquid storage at 4 °c for 48 h and cryopreservation on the proacrosin/acrosin system of turkey spermatozoa. anti-acrosin i antibodies were produced and used to demonstrate western blot analysis profile of the proacrosin/acrosin system of sperm and seminal plasma and possible changes in the proacrosin/acrosin system of turkey sperm stored for 2.5, 24, and 48 h or cryopreserved. at the same time acrosin-like activity was examined by the measuremen ...201222704390
extragonadal teratoma in a domestic turkey (meleagris gallopavo domestica).this is the first report of a primary, spontaneous and, most probably, congenital teratoma in a domestic turkey, localized in front of the left eyeball. the unique localization allowed surgical excision of the tumour. the histopathological examination revealed that the tumour included structures derived from all three germ cell layers: ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm (e.g. cartilaginous, osseous, haematopoietic, fibrous, nervous, glandular, squamous epithelial and smooth muscle tissues). the pre ...201222702456
the investigation of ultrasound technology to measure breast muscle depth as a correlated trait to breast meat yield in turkey (meleagris gallopavo).ultrasound measurements of muscle depth were analyzed to determine if these traits could be used to increase the rate of genetic gain in breast meat yield (bmy). two measurements of breast depth, one taken horizontally across both breast lobes and one parallel to the keel, were captured using ultrasound. heritabilities of muscle depth traits ranged from 0.35 to 0.70. these values were greater than heritabilities of conformation scores, which ranged from 0.25 to 0.47 within sex and line. the ultr ...201222665648
revisiting the homology modeling of g-protein coupled receptors: β1-adrenoceptor as an example.g-protein coupled receptors (gpcrs) are recognized to constitute the largest family of membrane proteins. due to the disproportion in the quantity of crystal structures and their amino acid sequences, homology modeling contributes a reasonable and feasible approach to gpcr theoretical coordinates. with the brand new crystal structures resolved recently, herein we deliberated how to designate them as templates to carry out homology modeling in four aspects: (1) various sequence alignment methods; ...201222454032
the genetic parameters of feed efficiency and its component traits in the turkey (meleagris gallopavo).residual feed intake (rfi) and feed conversion ratio (fcr) can be incorporated into a breeding program as traits to select for feed efficiency. alternatively, the direct measures used to calculate rfi and fcr can be analyzed to determine the underlying variation in the traits that impact overall efficiency. these constituent traits can then be appropriately weighted in an index to achieve genetic gain. to investigate feed efficiency in the turkey, feed intake and weight gain were measured on mal ...201222268922
muscle power attenuation by tendon during energy dissipation.an important function of skeletal muscle is deceleration via active muscle fascicle lengthening, which dissipates movement energy. the mechanical interplay between muscle contraction and tendon elasticity is critical when muscles produce energy. however, the role of tendon elasticity during muscular energy dissipation remains unknown. we tested the hypothesis that tendon elasticity functions as a mechanical buffer, preventing high (and probably damaging) velocities and powers during active muscl ...201221957134
avian tibial dyschondroplasia in 19th-century turkey (meleagris gallopavo l. 1758) remains from the royal london hospital.in this paper we call attention to the first recorded archaeological examples of avian tibial dyschondroplasia. this condition is identified in three turkey (meleagris gallopavo l. 1758) tibiotarsi from the royal london hospital site in london, uk. the lesions are described, radiographed and differentially diagnosed. recognition of this condition testifies to the pace of breed development in the 19th-century and the unintended health consequences of 'improvement'.201229539372
a therapeutic approach for wound healing by using essential oils of cupressus and juniperus species growing in turkey.juniperus and cupressus genera are mainly used as diuretic, stimulant, and antiseptic, for common cold and wound healing in turkish folk medicine. in the present study, essential oils obtained from cones of cupressus and berries of juniperus were evaluated for their wound healing and anti-inflammatory effects. in vivo wound healing activity was evaluated by linear incision and circular excision experimental wound models, assessment of hydroxyproline content, and subsequently histopathological an ...201221941588
Occidental diffusion of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) 500-1300 CE: two routes to Europe.Background The cucumber, Cucumis sativus, is one of the most widely consumed fruit vegetables the world over. The history of its dispersal to the Occident from its centre of origin, the Indian subcontinent, has been incorrectly understood for some time, due to the confusion of cucumbers with vegetable melons. Iconographic and literary evidence has shown that cucumber was absent in Roman times, up to 500 CE, but present in Europe by late medieval times, 1300. The objective of the present investig ...201222104164
laboratory and field experimental evaluation of host plant specificity of aceria solstitialis, a prospective biological control agent of yellow starthistle.centaurea solstitialis (yellow starthistle, asteraceae) is an invasive annual weed in the western usa that is native to the mediterranean region and is a target for classical biological control. aceria solstitialis is an eriophyid mite that has been found exclusively in association with ce. solstitialis in italy, greece, turkey and bulgaria. the mite feeds on leaf tissue and damages bolting plants, causing stunting, witch's broom and incomplete flower development. field experiments and laborator ...201222012302
the eggshell: structure, composition and mineralization.the calcareous egg is produced by all birds and most reptiles. current understanding of eggshell formation and mineralization is mainly based on intensive studies of one species - the domesticated chicken gallus gallus. the majority of constituents of the chicken eggshell have been identified. in this article we review eggshell microstructure and ultrastructure, and the results of recent genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic analyses of the chicken eggshell matrix to draw attention to areas of c ...201222201802
International Evaluation of Unrecognizably Uglifying Human Faces in Late and Severe Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Chronic Kidney Disease. Sagliker Syndrome. A Unique Catastrophic Entity, Cytogenetic Studies for Chromosomal Abnormalities, Calcium-Sensing Receptor Gene and GNAS1 Mutations. Striking and Promising Missense Mutations on the GNAS1 Gene Exons 1, 4, 10, 4.Hypotheses explaining pathogenesis of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SH) in late and severe CKD as a unique entity called Sagliker syndrome (SS) are still unclear. This international study contains 60 patients from Turkey, India, Malaysia, China, Romania, Egypt, Tunisia, Taiwan, Mexico, Algeria, Poland, Russia, and Iran. We examined patients and first degree relatives for cytogenetic chromosomal abnormalities, calcium sensing receptor (Ca SR) genes in exons 2 and 3 abnormalities and GNAS1 genes ...201222200434
detection of porcine dna in gelatine and gelatine-containing processed food products-halal/kosher authentication.a commercially available real-time pcr, based on a multi-copy target cytochrome b (cyt b) using porcine specific primers, has been validated for the halal/kosher authentication of gelatine. extraction and purification of dna from gelatine were successfully achieved using the surefood® prep animal system, and real-time pcr was carried out using surefood® animal id pork sens kit. the minimum level of adulteration that could be detected was 1.0% w/w for marshmallows and gum drops. a small survey wa ...201222098822
Ways of problem solving as predictors of relapse in alcohol dependent male inpatients.The purpose of this study was to identify how remitters and relapsers view their everyday problem solving strategies.201221930347
A response to: The use of complementary and alternative medicine by Patients with cancer: A Turkey Survey, by Akyol and Öz. 17 (2011) 229-233. 201222196578
Obesity and cardiovascular disease risk among Turkish and Moroccan migrant groups in Europe: a systematic review.Migrants from Turkey and Morocco are among the largest ethnic minority groups in several European countries. In this review, we aimed to systematically search, assess and describe the available literature on cardiovascular disease (CVD), obesity and other endogenous cardiovascular risk factors among these groups. Although the number of publications covering this topic among Turkish and Moroccan migrants has increased in the past decades, studies among these groups, especially the Moroccan, are s ...201221951383
The effect of different dietary levels of rapeseed meal on growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality in turkeys.The objective of this study was to determine the effect of different dietary levels of low-glucosinolate rapeseed meal (RSM) on growth performance, blood thyroid hormone concentration, carcass traits, and chemical composition, physicochemical properties, and fatty acid profile of breast meat in growing turkeys. The experiment lasted for 21 wk. Large White BIG-6 turkeys were fed isoenergetic and isonitrogenous diets containing 0, 60, 120, and 180 g/kg of RSM. Each experimental group was comprised ...201222184447
Skin picking in Turkish students: prevalence, characteristics, and gender differences.The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence, characteristics, triggers, and consequences of skin picking (SP) in a sample of Turkish university students, with an emphasis on gender differences. A total of 245 students from two universities in Turkey were assessed by using the Skin Picking Inventory. In total, 87.8% of the students reported engaging in SP, and 2.04% of the students had pathological SP. There was no statistically significant difference between female and male students r ...201221937566
Heparan sulfate proteoglycans, syndecan-4 and glypican-1, differentially regulate myogenic regulatory transcription factors and paired box 7 expression during turkey satellite cell myogenesis: Implications for muscle growth.The heparan sulfate proteoglycans have been shown to play essential roles in the proliferation and differentiation of myogenic satellite cells. Myogenic regulatory factors (MRF) and paired box 7 (Pax7) are essential transcription factors for satellite cell myogenesis. The objective of the current study was to investigate whether the expression of the MRF and Pax7 is, in part, regulated by the heparan sulfate proteoglycans, syndecan-4, and glypican-1, whose expression has been shown to differenti ...201222184445
Evolution of pH during immersion of meat protein matrices in acidic marinades.The pH value is a fundamental datum to be monitored during marination. A method is proposed for calculating the evolution of pH of turkey meat cubes during marination in an acetic acid solution. It is based on measurement of the buffering capacity by acidification using a strong acid. A calculation based on the dissociation equilibrium of acetic acid is used to estimate the mean pH reached, factoring in the acid content of the meat. For long marination times, the calculated pH is over-evaluated ...201222041099
Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women and their neonates in spring time in western Turkey.Halicioglu O, Aksit S, Koc F, Akman SA, Albudak E, Yaprak I, Coker I, Colak A, Ozturk C, Gulec ES. Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women and their neonates in spring time in western Turkey. Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology 2012; 26: 53-60. Although Turkey is located in a sunny region, vitamin D deficiency is still a serious health problem in pregnant women and their infants, especially among the low socio-economic status Turkish population. This study was carried out in order to measure se ...201222150708
Phosphorylation of the arginine/serine repeats of lamin B receptor by SRPK1-Insights from molecular dynamics simulations.Arginine/serine (RS) repeats are found in several proteins in metazoans with a wide variety of functions, many of which are regulated by SR protein kinase 1 (SRPK1)-mediated phosphorylation. Lamin B receptor (LBR) is such a protein implicated in chromatin anchorage to the nuclear envelope.201222056509
hepatitis a seroprevalence in children and young adults in istanbul, turkey: seroprevalence change and associated factors.summary.  hepatitis a is a widespread infectious disease. the prevalence of the disease is closely related to socioeconomic status (ses) and environmental factors. understanding its prevalence is essential for instituting appropriate precautions. the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hepatitis a and evaluate the associated demographic features in children and young adults in istanbul. in total, 630 individuals between the ages of 5-24 were included in the study. they were clas ...201222187947
Species distribution and detection of Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus (CCHFV) in field-collected ticks in Ankara Province, Central Anatolia, Turkey.Ticks may act as vectors for a number of infectious diseases including Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF). The causative agent is Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus (CCHFV), a member of Bunyaviridae, causing extensive ecchymosis, visceral bleeding and hepatic dysfunction with a high fatality rate in the affected individuals. CCHF was initially recognized in Turkey in 2002 and the current number of reported cases exceeds 4,400. This study was conducted to confirm the presence of tick speci ...201221910017
effect of dialysis on the proacrosin/acrosin system and motility of turkey (meleagris gallopavo) spermatozoa during liquid storage.1. the effect of dialysis on the proacrosin/acrosin system and motility of turkey spermatozoa were examined after 24 and 48 h of liquid storage at 4°c. 2. fifteen pools of semen diluted in extender were dialysed against clemson turkey semen diluent (dialysed semen) or stored in aerobic conditions (undialysed semen). semen quality was assessed by measuring spermatozoa motility, amidase activity of spermatozoa suspension, spermatozoa extract and seminal plasma and anti-trypsin activity of seminal ...201324070316
masculinization of gene expression is associated with exaggeration of male sexual dimorphism.gene expression differences between the sexes account for the majority of sexually dimorphic phenotypes, and the study of sex-biased gene expression is important for understanding the genetic basis of complex sexual dimorphisms. however, it has been difficult to test the nature of this relationship due to the fact that sexual dimorphism has traditionally been conceptualized as a dichotomy between males and females, rather than an axis with individuals distributed at intermediate points. the wild ...201323966876
tuberal hypothalamic expression of the glial intermediate filaments, glial fibrillary acidic protein and vimentin across the turkey hen (meleagris gallopavo) reproductive cycle: further evidence for a role of glial structural plasticity in seasonal reproduction.glia regulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (hpg) axis in birds and mammals. this is accomplished mechanically by ensheathing gonadotrophin-releasing hormone i (gnrh) nerve terminals thereby blocking access to the pituitary blood supply, or chemically in a paracrine manner. such regulation requires appropriate spatial associations between glia and nerve terminals. female turkeys (meleagris gallopavo) use day length as a primary breeding cue. long days activate the hpg-axis until the hen ent ...201323948371
mitochondrial dna analysis in two heritage european breeds confirms mesoamerican origin and low genetic variability of domestic turkey. 201323947396
assessment of residual body weight gain and residual intake and body weight gain as feed efficiency traits in the turkey (meleagris gallopavo).since feed represents 70% of the total cost in poultry production systems, an animal's ability to convert feed is an important trait. in this study, residual feed intake (rfi) and residual body weight gain (rg), and their linear combination into residual feed intake and body weight gain (rig) were studied to estimate their genetic parameters and analyze the potential differences in feed intake between the top ranked birds based on the criteria for each trait.201323865507
random effects models and multistage estimation procedures for statistical population reconstruction of small game populations.recently, statistical population models using age-at-harvest data have seen increasing use for monitoring of harvested wildlife populations. even more recently, detailed evaluation of model performance for long-lived, large game animals indicated that the use of random effects to incorporate unmeasured environmental variation, as well as second-stage horvitz-thompson-type estimators of abundance, provided more reliable estimates of total abundance than previous models. we adapt this new modeling ...201323755199
review of the social and environmental factors affecting the behavior and welfare of turkeys (meleagris gallopavo).in modern rearing systems, turkey producers often face economic losses due to increased aggression, feather pecking, cannibalism, leg disorders, or injuries among birds, which are also significant welfare issues. the main underlying causes appear to relate to rapid growth, flock size, density, poor environmental complexity, or lighting, which may be deficient in providing the birds with an adequate physical or social environment. to date, there is little information regarding the effect of these ...201323687141
impact of selected factors on the occurrence of contact dermatitis in turkeys on commercial farms in germany.in a long term research project in germany the influence of husbandry on the health of fattening turkeys (study 1) as well as the influence of practiced rearing conditions on the health of turkey poults (study 2) was examined in 24 farms and at the meat processing plant. in all examined rearing farms, litter samples for the determination of litter moisture were taken. this paper summarizes the results obtained by our working group from 2007 until 2012. the results elucidate the universal problem ...201326479524
functional significance of ultraviolet feeding cues in wild turkeys.werner, s. j., r. buchholz, s. k. tupper, s. e. pettit and j. w. ellis. functional significance of ultraviolet feeding cues in wild turkeys. physiol behav 00:000-000, 2013.- most birds are able to sense ultraviolet (uv) visual signals. ultraviolet wavelengths are used for plumage signaling and sexual selection among birds. the aim of our study was to determine if uv cues are also used for the process of food selection in wild turkeys (meleagris gallopavo). we used avoidance conditioning to test ...201324513554
the proteome of the calcified layer organic matrix of turkey (meleagris gallopavo) eggshell.chicken eggshell mineralization is a prominent model for biomineralization not only because of its importance for avian reproduction but also because of the commercial interest associated with eggshell quality. an analysis and comparison of the protein constituents of eggshells of several species would contribute to a better understanding of the shell mineralization process. the recent publication of the turkey genome sequence now provides a basis for the in-depth analysis of the turkey eggshell ...201323981693
expression profiles for genes in the turkey major histocompatibility complex b-locus.the major histocompatibility complex (mhc) is a highly polymorphic region of the genome essential to immune responses and animal health. in galliforms, the mhc is divided into 2 genetically unlinked regions (mhc-b and mhc-y). many mhc-b genes are involved in adaptive or innate immunity, yet others have nonimmune or unknown functions. the sequenced mhc-b region of the turkey (meleagris gallopavo) contains 40 genes, the majority of which are predicted transcripts based on comparison with the chick ...201323687148
divergent picornavirus from a turkey with gastrointestinal disease.a novel picornavirus, turkey avisivirus (tuasv), was identified from the feces of turkeys (meleagris gallopavo) with gastrointestinal disease from a farm in indiana. its genome organization is as follows: 5' untranslated region (utr)(ires-ii) [vp0, vp3, vp1, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c(pro), 3d(pol)] 3' utr-poly(a). tuasv shares only 34% (p1), 36% (p2), and 35% (p3) amino acid identities with avihepatoviruses, indicating that it potentially represents a novel picornavirus genus.201323640375
genetic variation at the mhc in a population of introduced wild turkeys.genetic variation in the major histocompatibility complex (mhc) is known to affect disease resistance in many species. investigations of mhc diversity in populations of wild species have focused on the antigen presenting class iiβ molecules due to the known polymorphic nature of these genes and the role these molecules play in pathogen recognition. studies of mhc haplotype variation in the turkey ( meleagris gallopavo ) are limited. this study was designed to examine mhc diversity in a group of ...201323777350
characterization of avian poxvirus in anna's hummingbird (calypte anna) in california, usa.avian poxvirus (genus avipoxvirus, family poxviridae) is an enveloped double-stranded dna virus that may be transmitted to birds by arthropod vectors or mucosal membrane contact with infectious particles. we characterized the infection in anna's hummingbird (calypte anna; n = 5 birds, n = 9 lesions) by conducting diagnostic tests on skin lesions that were visually similar to avian poxvirus lesions in other bird species. skin lesions were single or multiple, dry and firm, pink to yellow, with sca ...201324502725
cloning, promoter analysis and expression of the tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 (traf6) in japanese scallop (mizuhopecten yessoensis).tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 (traf6) is a key adaptor molecule for the tumor necrosis factor superfamily and toll-like/interleukin-1 receptor superfamily. it plays an important role in innate and adaptive immunity. the traf6 of japanese scallop mizuhopecten yessoensis (designated as mytraf6) was identified and characterized in this study. the full-length cdna of mytraf6 was 2,407 bp, which consisted of 239-bp 5'-terminal untranslated region, 1,974-bp open reading frame enco ...201323653004
how hollow melanosomes affect iridescent colour production in birds.developmental constraints and trade-offs can limit diversity, but organisms have repeatedly evolved morphological innovations that overcome these limits by expanding the range and functionality of traits. iridescent colours in birds are commonly produced by melanin-containing organelles (melanosomes) organized into nanostructured arrays within feather barbules. variation in array type (e.g. multilayers and photonic crystals, pcs) is known to have remarkable effects on plumage colour, but the opt ...201323902909
using an intervening sequence of faecalibacterium 16s rdna to identify poultry feces.this study was designed to identify poultry feces-specific marker(s) within sequences of faecalibacterium 16s rdna for detecting poultry fecal pollution in water. bioinformatics tools were used in the comparative analysis of 7,458 sequences of faecalibacterium 16s rdna, reportedly associated with various poultry (chicken and turkey) and animal species. one intervening sequence (ivs) within between the hypervariable region 1 and the conserved region 2, designated as ivs-p, was found to be unique ...201324011842
experimental infections with the protozoan parasite histomonas meleagridis: a review.in recent years, a number of studies about histomonas meleagridis, and more specifically about experiments in vivo involving h. meleagridis to investigate the pathogenicity and efficacy of drugs or vaccines, have been published. together with older publications, a considerable amount of information about experimental infections with h. meleagridis exist, which is helpful for planning future animal studies and can reduce the number of birds used in such studies toward better animal welfare. one h ...201323160894
the safety of onrab® in select non-target wildlife.onrab(®) is a recombinant human adenovirus type 5 (had5) with the rabies glycoprotein gene incorporated into its genome. onrab(®) has been used in canada as an oral rabies vaccine in target wildlife species such as: red fox (vulpes vulpes), raccoon (procyon lotor), and striped skunk (mepthis mephitis). we evaluated the safety of onrab(®) in non-target wildlife species likely to contact the vaccine baits during oral rabies vaccine campaigns in the united states. we investigated the effects of ora ...201323831321
identification of an avian group a rotavirus containing a novel vp4 gene with a close relationship to those of mammalian rotaviruses.group a rotaviruses (rvas) are an important cause of diarrhoeal illness in humans, as well as in mammalian and avian animal species. previous sequence analyses indicated that avian rvas are related only distantly to mammalian rvas. here, the complete genomes of rva strain 03v0002e10 from turkey (meleagris gallopavo) and rva strain 10v0112h5 from pheasant (phasianus colchicus) were analysed using a combination of 454 deep sequencing and sanger sequencing technologies. an adenine-rich insertion si ...201323052396
genotyping and antimicrobial resistance of staphylococcus aureus isolates from diseased turkeys.staphylococcus aureus is a highly versatile pathogen in a large number of domestic animals, including avian species. to gain deeper insight into the epidemiology and diversity of s. aureus associated with articular disease in domestic turkeys, isolates were collected from infected foot joints of turkeys in brittany (france). a total of 34 isolates were recovered and characterized by means of antimicrobial resistance, staphylococcal protein a typing, macrorestriction pulsed-field gel electrophore ...201324224550
experimental toxoplasma gondii oocyst infections in turkeys (meleagris gallopavo).toxoplasma (t.) gondii is a protozoan parasite with a broad range of intermediate hosts. humans are often infected by ingestion of tissue cysts in raw or undercooked meat or meat products. turkeys as food-producing animals can also serve as intermediate hosts. the aim of the present study was to investigate occurrence and predilection sites of t. gondii infection in turkeys after oral infection with oocysts. experimental infections with different doses of t. gondii oocysts were performed in 36 t ...201323608035
tissue tropism of toxoplasma gondii in turkeys (meleagris gallopavo) after parenteral infection.turkeys are known to be natural hosts for the zoonotic protozoan parasite toxoplasma gondii. the objective of the present study was to gain further knowledge of possible predilection sites of t. gondii infection in this species after parenteral application of tachyzoites. a total of 38 turkeys were infected with different doses of t. gondii tachyzoites. birds were killed either 6 to 8 or 10 to 12 weeks after the experimental infection. fourteen different tissues per bird were investigated by a n ...201323408341
lone star tick (acari: ixodidae) occurrence in nebraska: historical and current perspectives.in 2010 and 2011, field collections were undertaken to determine the geographic range of the lone star tick, amblyomma americanum (l.), in nebraska in addition, tick identifications from submissions by the general public dating to 1911 were examined. consistent lone star tick identifications from extreme southeast nebraska began in 1987. specimens have been identified from 27 counties, making lone star ticks the second most frequently and second most widely reported tick in the state after derma ...201323540110
genetic characterization of a novel picornavirus in turkeys (meleagris gallopavo) distinct from turkey galliviruses and megriviruses and distantly related to the members of the genus avihepatovirus.this study reports the metagenomic detection and complete genome characterization of a novel turkey picornavirus from faecal samples of healthy (1/3) and affected (6/8) commercial turkeys with enteric and/or stunting syndrome in hungary. the virus was detected at seven of the eight farms examined. the turkey/m176-tuasv/2011/hun genome (kc465954) was genetically different from the currently known picornaviruses of turkey origin (megriviruses and galliviruses), and showed distant phylogenetic rela ...201323559479
molecular decay of enamel matrix protein genes in turtles and other edentulous amniotes.secondary edentulism (toothlessness) has evolved on multiple occasions in amniotes including several mammalian lineages (pangolins, anteaters, baleen whales), birds, and turtles. all edentulous amniote clades have evolved from ancestors with enamel-capped teeth. previous studies have documented the molecular decay of tooth-specific genes in edentulous mammals, all of which lost their teeth in the cenozoic, and birds, which lost their teeth in the cretaceous. by contrast with mammals and birds, t ...201323342979
characterization of clostridium perfringens isolates from healthy turkeys and from turkeys with necrotic enteritis.clostridium perfringens is an important bacterial pathogen, especially in poultry, where it can lead to both subclinical and clinical disease. the aim of this study was to present data on pathological findings at outbreaks of necrotic enteritis (ne) in turkey production in finland during the period from 1998 to 2012. furthermore, c. perfringens isolates from healthy and diseased turkeys were characterized and their genetic diversity was investigated using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (pfge). ...201323776261
the pathogenicity of avian metapneumovirus subtype c wild bird isolates in domestic turkeys.avian metapneumovirus subtype c (ampv/c) causes severe upper respiratory disease in turkeys. previous report revealed the presence of ampv/c in wild birds in the southeast regions of the u.s.201323363433
heterologous expression and functional characterization of avian mu-class glutathione s-transferases.hepatic glutathione s-transferases (gsts: ec2.5.1.1.8) catalyze the detoxification of reactive electrophilic compounds, many of which are toxic and carcinogenic intermediates, via conjugation with the endogenous tripeptide glutathione (gsh). glutathione s-transferase (gst)-mediated detoxification is a critical determinant of species susceptibility to the toxic and carcinogenic mycotoxin aflatoxin b1 (afb1), which in resistant animals efficiently detoxifies the toxic intermediate produced by hepa ...201323712008
characterization of the optimized c2 domain of protein g: finding its additional chicken igy-binding ability.the c2 domain of streptococcal protein g is a small (55 residue) peptide with immunoglobulin-binding activity. following codon optimization, the gene was divided into four oligonucleotide fragments and amplified by overlap pcr. the recombinant plasmid pet30a-c2 was transformed into escherichia coli rosetta (de3) plyss for expression. after purification by ni-nta, the fusion protein was identified by western-blotting, dot-elisa and elisa. his-tagged c2 bound to human, rabbit, cattle, pig, goat, m ...201323690033
alpha-class glutathione s-transferases in wild turkeys (meleagris gallopavo): characterization and role in resistance to the carcinogenic mycotoxin aflatoxin b1.domestic turkeys (meleagris gallopavo) are one of the most susceptible animals known to the toxic effects of the mycotoxin aflatoxin b1 (afb1), a potent human hepatocarcinogen, and universal maize contaminant. we have demonstrated that such susceptibility is associated with the inability of hepatic glutathione s-transferases (gsts) to detoxify the reactive electrophilic metabolite exo-afb1-8,9-epoxide (afbo). unlike their domestic counterparts, wild turkeys, which are relatively afb1-resistant, ...201323613737
isolation and characterization of an ovoinhibitor, a multidomain kazal-like inhibitor from turkey (meleagris gallopavo) seminal plasma.turkey seminal plasma contains three serine proteinase inhibitors. two of them, with low molecular masses (6 kda), were identified as single-domain kazal-type inhibitors responsible for regulating acrosin activity. our experimental objective was to isolate and characterize the inhibitor with the high molecular weight from turkey seminal plasma. the inhibitor was purified using hydrophobic interaction and affinity chromatography. pure preparations of the inhibitor were used for identification by ...201425253733
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