Fikrettin Şahi̇n

Sodium perborate tetrahydrate modulates neuroinflammation and reduces Leishmania infantum infection in astrocytes

Abstract Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by protozoan parasites of genus Leishmania . Although the parasites are classically considered macrophage-resident pathogens, accumulating evidence suggests that Leishmania can cross the blood–brain barrier and induce...

Tissue Transglutaminase (TG2) as a Candidate Biomarker and Potential Therapeutic Target in Endometriosis: Functional Evidence from shRNA-Mediated Downregulation of TG2 in Endometrial Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Background/Objectives: Endometriosis involves the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Since the migration of endometrial cells is pivotal to lesion development, tissue transglutaminase (TG2)—known for its roles in cell adhesion, migration, and stemness—may play a s...

Impact of PGPR-enriched tuff on biochemical characteristics, antioxidant enzyme activities and hormonal responses in walnut saplings

Walnut (Juglans regia L.) is one of the most economically important tree nuts worldwide due to its nutritional and health-promoting properties. The use of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) in agriculture is increasing attention as a sustainable alternative to intensivel...