Zeliha Selamoglu

Ömer Halisdemir University · Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine

Background: This study investigated the medicinal properties of lavender and ways to increase its production. Methods: To collect relevant data, we reviewed Out of twenty to thirty studies reviewed on the metabolites of this valuable plant and presented the results in the form of a review. Ultimately, we proposed a solution to increase the producti...

Natural compounds are the result of millions of years of evolution, natural compounds include a wide range of chemical compounds, as a result of which various medicinal compounds are obtained. Natural products have complex and diverse chemical structures. Meanwhile, the use of natural products as modifiers of biological performance has also attract...

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) that allows others to share and adapt the material for any purpose (even commercially), in any medium with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. Abstract With the increase in the world's po...

Physical activities are essential for physical and psychological growth and development. In addition. It strengthens the immune system, which helps to avoid different health problems. Besides the fact that physical activity is a necessity of our daily life, people currently adopt unhealthy living patterns, such as smoking, drug addictions, etc., in...

A fundamental approach to the medicinal effects of walnut green husk (Juglans regia L)

Persian walnut (Juglans regia L) is a tree species that has been of interest to humans since its medicinal and nutritional effects. The wild population of this species has been recorded in the temperate and semi-arid mountainous regions of Central Asia, East and South Asia, the Middle East and the Caucasus region. The origin of Iran's walnut commun...

Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements that can be found in soil and water. They are essential for many biological processes but can also be toxic to humans when present in high concentrations. Medical plants, which are used for their therapeutic properties, may accumulate heavy metals in the soil. The accumulation of heavy metals in medical...

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) has grown across numerous industries, including healthcare. Health care providers of all shapes, sizes, and specializations are increasingly very interested in how artificial intelligence has developed and is assisting with patient requirements and care, as well as lowering costs and boosting efficien...

Information of some medicinal herbs gathered from databases related medicinal plants effective in pregnancy and female fertility. • Black cohosh root affect the immune system, reducing inflammation, nerve function and effect similar to the Estrogen. • Red raspberry leaf tea increase fertility, reduce the intensity of contractions, increasing milk p...

The increase in the world's population, especially in developing countries, has increased housing density, and sewage treatment systems are insufficient for most of these housings. Also, the planet Earth has a small share in running water, and this causes the use of factory effluents and urban effluents in the agricultural industry. We know that wa...

The disease of COVID-19 is generated by the SARS-COV-2 virus and principally attacks the lung tissue. In addition, other tissues are also attacked by the virus. Reports have shown that the clinical symptoms of this disease vary from no sign to acute respiratory symptoms in the lungs and the occurrence of septic shock with an effect on the immune...

Highlights Graphical Abstract Article Info Abstract *Corresponding author: antoni.sureda@uib.es (A. Sureda) REVIEW PAPER • Curcumin as a herbal substance has received much consideration in the field of research. • Curcumin has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative stress influences. • Curcumin can affect the nervous system and lipid levels. Recently...

Highlights Graphical Abstract Article Info Abstract *Corresponding author: ravichandran.23324@lpu.co.in (S. Ravichandran)

Natural compounds are the result of millions of years of evolution, natural compounds include a wide range of chemical compounds, as a result of which various medicinal compounds are obtained. Natural products have complex and diverse chemical structures. Meanwhile, the use of natural products as modifiers of biological performance has also attract...

Persian walnut (Juglans regia L) is a tree species that has been of interest to humans since its medicinal and nutritional effects. The wild population of this species has been recorded in the temperate and semi-arid mountainous regions of Central Asia, East and South Asia, the Middle East and the Caucasus region. The origin of Iran's walnut commun...

Many females use OCP-containing hormones like estrogen and progesterone for controlling unwilling pregnancy by destroying ovulation, coagulating the cervical mucus and spoiling sperm diffusion [1, 2]. Both estrogen and progesterone are likely hormones produced naturally by the female ovary [3, 4]. Resultant of different factors, naturally, in the h...

Plants contain many bioactive compounds. These bioactive compounds are responsible for many different biological activities. The use of plants in complementary medicine is becoming increasingly common. The bioactive compounds in it highlight the use of plants in complementary medicine as a natural product. Many studies have shown that plants have m...

Traditional medicine is a set of systems based on empirical knowledge used by the public as well as modern medicine. Many natural products are used in traditional medicine. Especially plants are important medicinal natural resources used in this context. Plants are unique natural materials that contain many biologically active compounds. These comp...

Regular physical activity has anti-aging effects and reduces the risk of injuries in older individuals. Both aerobic and resistance exercise training exert multiple beneficial effects on the aging body. In humans, aging changes many biological processes, from the molecular to the physical level, and affects mental health and cardio-respiratory heal...

Regular physical activity has anti-aging effects and reduces the risk of injuries in older individuals. Both aerobic and resistance exercise training exert multiple beneficial effects on the aging body. In humans, aging changes many biological processes, from the molecular to the physical level, and affects mental health and cardio-respiratory heal...

Total serum protein, hemoglobin and antioxidant system are essential to the body's physiological activities. Oral contraceptive pills influence the level of proteins of both types present in the blood; thus, it is found to change among pregnant women. Objectives: To scrutinize oral contraceptive pills' effects (OCP) on total serum protein, hemoglob...

Blood urea, reactive oxygen species, and antioxidants are interconnected biochemical parameters. In case of any adverse effects of any agents, it directly affects the body's physiological activities. Objective: To examine blood urea, the state of reactive oxygen species and antioxidants associated with oral contraceptive pills (OCP) among female at...

Sound health is considered a basic need of every individual. It allows a person to enjoy routine activities. Objective: To examine the impact of moderate intensity exercise on aerobic fitness. Methods: Participants of the study were voluntarily selected from the department of sports science and Physical Education, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan...

Both estrogens and progestogens antifertility agents are used by huge number of females. Excessive use of antifertility agents caused toxic effects on body systems. Liver play its key role in the metabolic process of these toxic antifertility agents. Objective: To examine the biochemical effects of oral contraceptive pills on serum bilirubin, creat...

As we are sure, all toxic elements are raising. The existence of various carcinogenic elements in the environmental places is known to be the main evidence of this adding. The general purpose of this paper was to assess the heavy metal contamination in Langerud soil, totally Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd) and Arsenic (As) which are found playing main role...

Obesity is a global health issue and millions of people around the globe have obesity. Objective: To examine the effect of aerobic exercise on resting heart rate and various parameters of body composition. Methods: It was a randomized controlled trial. The participants of the study included forty (40) volunteer inter collegiate females of Punjab Pa...

Liver is a vital organ of human body performing a variety of functions. In addition, maintenance of antioxidant system is also considered important. Objective: To observe the impact of high volume and high intensity exercise on blood redox state and enzymatic function of the liver. It was a comparative cross-sectional study conducted from January 2...

Medicinal plants are considered as a major asset in any society. The role of these plants is more visible today than ever before and requires a stronger position every day. In recent years, research on their effects in various areas, including the fight against disease. Today’s lifestyle changes have caused various foods to cause more serious harm...

Liver is a vital organ of human body performing a variety of functions. In addition, maintenance of antioxidant system is also considered important. Objective: To observe the impact of high volume and high intensity exercise on blood redox state and enzymatic function of the liver. It was a comparative cross-sectional study conducted from January 2...

The leading causes of hepatitis are viral infections, Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Millions of people have been infected with these deadly viral infections worldwide, and in Pakistan, every tenth person is infected with these viruses. Different populations respond with different rates to infectious diseases due to host genom...

This research study aimed to examine the health parameters of students for their future implications. The population of the study was comprised of all the students of the department of sports sciences and physical education, university of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan. One hundred (100) students were selected as a sample by using available sampling te...

Objective: Social gathering particularly in public places was strictly banned in Pakistan from April 2019 to May 2021. In last few months, public places such as parks, grounds and gymnasium are opened for general masses as well as for players with SOPs (standart operating procedures) i.e. using of face mask and vaccination of COVID19. As a result,...

This research aimed to investigate the health problems caused by Covid-19 vaccination. The study participants were comprised of vaccinated constables of Punjab Motorway police Lahore Pakistan. Among the participants of the study, 100 respondents were conveniently selected as sample of the study. For the collection of data, the researcher developed...

Bee venom therapy is known as a traditional approach to curing many medical conditions such as arthritis, pain and rheumatism. Bee venom also provides promising potential for treating many cancers such as breast, lung, ovary, stomach, kidney, prostate, cervical, colon and esophageal cancers, osteosarcoma, leukemia, melanoma and hepatocellular carci...

Rewired tumor metabolism, an emerging hallmark of cancer, is characterized by aberrant expression of enzymes from various metabolic pathways including glycolysis and PPP (pentose phosphate pathway). Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) and 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase (6PGD), oxidative carboxylases of PPP, have been reported to accomplish d...

Heavy metal ion pollution is a serious threat for aquatic and terrestrial living beings. Adsorption is a facile process to encounter heavy metal pollution. Various types of adsorbents have been developed and used for environmental remediation. Activated carbon is one of the cheapest adsorbents derived from various biomass. In this work, the adsorpt...

Son yıllarda yapılan birçok çalışmada mantarlarda bulunan faydalı doğal bileşenlerin çeşitli hastalıkları iyileştirmede ve hastalık etkenini ortadan kaldırmada çok önemli olduğu bulunmuştur. Farklı ülkelerde yayılış gösteren mantarların biyolojik aktivitelerinin olduğu bildirilmiştir. Bu çalışmada Türkiye’de Entoloma sinuatum (Bull.) P. Kumm’un ant...

This resaerch study was basically carried out for the purpose to assess the effect of moderate intensity exercise on cardiovascular health. Ten (10) participants were voluntarily selected and thus they were randomly divided into two (02) groups i.e. (Experimental Group (EG)=05+ Control Group (CG)=05.A self-made eight weeks’ self-made moderate inten...

Pisolithus arhizus (Scop) Rauschert is a cosmopolitan mushroom in warm temperate regions of the world and forms ectomycorrhizas associations with a wide range of tree species (both angiosperms and gymnosperms). P. arhizus samples were collected from a pine forest in Antalya province (Turkey). Powdered mushroom samples were extracted with ethanol (E...

As an antioxidant, lycopene has acquired importance as it prevents autoxidation of fats and related products. Tomatoes are an important agricultural product that is a great source of lycopene. It contains many vitamins and minerals, fiber, and carbohydrates and is associated with various positive effects on health. The antioxidant potential of toma...

Citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, tangerines, and mandarins, whose production is increasing every year with the rise of consumer demand, are among the most popular fruits cultivated throughout the globe. Citrus genus belongs to the Rutaceae family and is known for its beneficial effects on health for centuries. These plant...

Phenolic compounds (PCs), named polyphenols, are present in plant foods. The most useful classification of phenolics in two major companies: flavonoids and non‐flavonoid polyphenols. Their consumption has been linked with reduced threat of a couple of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular (CVD) and neurodegenerative illnesses, particular cancers,...

Cadmium (II) contamination in the environment is an emerging problem due to its acute toxicity and mobility, so it is very urgent to remove this species from industrial wastewater before it is discharged into the environment. Thus, a starch-based activated carbon (AC) with a specific surface area of 1600 m2g-1 is used as an adsorbent for the captur...

Algae can be used as indicator for water quality, which could be a benefit for fish health. In this study, algae and water samples were taken from three selected stations from Keban Dam Lake Gülüşkür Region were investigated for six months between March 2015 and August 2015. A total of 48 taxa belonging to Chlorophyta were recorded during the study...

Firstly, a new coronavirus emerged in Wuhan, China, sparking a pandemic of acute respiratory syndrome in humans. Corona virus disease-19 (COVID-19) was declared as a pandemic after the infection spread globally and disease caused by the new type of coronavirus, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was named as COVID-19. The...

This particular research study was basically carried out for the purpose to examine the impact of low intensity exercise on two particular liver enzymes i.e. alanine transaminase (ALT) and alkaline phosphate (ALP). 20 Non sportsmen were selected as subjects of the study (n=20, age 20 to 30 years (20.95±3.79), Body Mass Index (BMI) from 18 to 30 (25...

This research study was primarily conducted for the purpose to examine the effect of moderate intensity exercise on lungs functions (IRV & ERV) in young athletes. The participant of the study was randomly selected from the Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, Gomal University, KP Pakistan. A written informed consent was taken from al...

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has severe health effects and serious implications for economic growth and social development. The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has affected populations across the world. In a short time, the people were exposed to a critical situation, faced with numerous medical, social and economic challenges. The COV...

There is strong evidence that a high salt intake increases blood pressure and thereby increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and kidney diseases. This study aimed to investigate the salt ratio in the Cheddar cheese which coagulated with Citrus retic-ulata Blanco crude flowers extracts (CFE) at four different concentrations (1, 2, 3 and 4%, v...

The SARS CoV-2 pandemic has affected millions of people around the globe. Despite many efforts to find some effective medicines against SARS CoV-2, no established therapeutics are available yet. The use of phytochemicals as antiviral agents provides hope against the proliferation of SARS-CoV-2. Several natural compounds were analyzed by virtual scr...

Oxalis corniculata (Oxalidaceae) is a small decumbent and delicate appearing medicinal herb flourishing in warm temperate and tropical domains such as Pakistan and India. Main bioactive chemical constituents of Oxalis plant include several alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, cardiac glycosides, saponins, phlobatannins along with steroids. Due to its...

Bronchitis, asthma, allergy and bronchial-asthma diseases are very common in these years. These diseases, which have increased with the age in the past, are nowadays frequently seen from very early ages and even from infancy. In addition, the frequency of these diseases varies according to different populations. It is suggested that environmental f...

In this manuscript, a study on interactions of a polymeric derivative of Tributyltin(IV) with [(2-Methylpropanoyl)amino]propanoic acid (TMP) in micellar media is presented. The study was conducted using two surfactants viz. Sodium 2-ethylhexylsulphate (SES) and Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB). The solubilization parameters in terms of partiti...

Hypertension is a chronic disease affecting the whole world due to its clinical effects and complications. The reduction in the release and effect of NO is one of the mechanisms of hypertension formation. Hypertension disrupts the balance between oxidant and antioxidant mechanisms. In this study, we aimed to observe biochemical changes in the blood...

Oxidative stress is the imbalance between the production and accumulation of free radicals in a biological system and the ability to easily detoxify reactive intermediates or repair damage. Living organisms create a reducing environment in their cells, and this environment is protected by reduced enzymes. Toxic conditions can occur through the prod...

In this study, diatoms in epipsammic samples, which were taken from two stations selected in Kelkit Creek (Tokat/Turkey) between March and December 2018, were analyzed. During the study, a total of 25 taxa belonging to diatoms were recorded. The diatom species represented by the highest number of taxa were Cymbela (4 taxa), Nitzschia (4 taxa), and...

Brain cancers are highly lethal and fatal human cancers due to various hurdles imposed by the brain's physiology and anatomy on therapeutic implications. Higher relapse rates and poor prognosis in brain cancers complicate the situation, leading to high mortalities. Therefore, it is the need of the hour to develop efficient therapeutic strategies ag...

Octaviania asterosperma: (hypogeous Basidiomycota) We investigated the phenolic composition, and antioxidant, antimicrobial and antigenotoxic effects of methanol extracts of fruiting bodies from Octaviania asterosperma. The total phenolic content (ppm) of O. asterosperma was found to be catechin (54.73 ± 4.68), epicatechin (123.90 ± 8.52), caffeic...

Natural resources have been the savior of people at every stage of human history. Mushrooms are very valuable food sources, especially in the rainy seasons. They can be grouped as poisonous, edible or inedible, depending on their nutritional status. These groups have positive or negative effects. Some types of mushrooms have different medicinal pro...

Mushrooms are cosmopolitan organisms living on different substrates and have different pharmacological properties, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects thanks to many bioactive compounds. Edible and medicinal higher fungi have been used by humankind for millennia. They are collected and used directly not only for their...

Plants are important natural materials used in complementary medicine. Many researches in recent years have revealed that plants have significant antioxidant potentials. In this study, the total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS) and oxidative stress index (OSI) of Teucrium polium L. collected from Duhok (Iraq) region were determi...

Concerns around the usage of motor vehicle emissions on human health issues are especially concentrated on aerial pollution and are regulated via controls on tailpipe emissions. Toxic heavy metals are mentioned as a variety of important environmental contaminants cause of their none-degraded or none-destroyed properties. In this study, we investiga...

In this study, the epilithic diatoms of the Güvercinlik Pond, which is located in Arguvan, Malatya, were investigated between March and November of 2016. During the study, a total of 39 taxa, 3 belonging to centric diatoms and 36 belonging to pennate diatoms, were recorded. The diatom types represented by the highest number of species were Cymbella...