Turgut Özal University

The Influence of Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum Biopolymers on the Geotechnical Properties of Three Different Soils

This study investigates the macromolecular interaction mechanisms between linear-anionic xanthan gum (XG) and branched-nonionic guar gum (GG) biopolymers in three mineralogically distinct soils: Bentonite Clay (BC), Zeolite Silty Soil (ZS), and Red Clay (RC). Mıxtures were prepar...

Innovative active edible coating with safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) extract for microbial inactivation and shelf life extension of cheese

<title>Abstract</title> Edible coatings enriched with bioactive compounds represent a sustainable alternative to synthetic preservatives, offering both microbial safety and extended shelf life. This study introduces an active edible coating system based on whey protein isolate (W...

Epicardial Fat Thickness and Nighttime Systolic Blood Pressure Variability in Healthy Young Adults

Abstract Background We recognise epicardial fat thickness (EFT) as a biomarker for cardiometabolic risk and blood pressure variability (BPV) as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity. While studies link them in hypertensive patients, data for healthy young adults...

Seminal Plasma Kisspeptin‐1 and Kisspeptin‐54 Levels Are Associated With Semen Parameters and Oxidative Stress in Male Infertility

ABSTRACT Objective Kisspeptin‐1 and Kisspeptin‐54 are key regulators of the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis and may play a role in male reproductive function. This study aimed to evaluate the association between seminal plasma kisspeptin levels and male infertility, and to ex...

Effects of Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Therapy on Conjunctival Flora and Antibiotic Resistance in Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Background: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of visual impairment among older adults. Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents are widely used for neovascular AMD; however, their potential effects on the conjunctival microbi...

Serum asprosin levels in diabetic foot ulcer development: A cross-sectional

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic, multisystemic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from absolute or relative insulin resistance (IR) in peripheral tissues. Diabetic foot ulcers, arising from peripheral arterial disease (a macrovascular complication) an...