Browsing by Author "Kilicalp, D"

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The Blood Parameters in Van Cats
(Scientific Technical Research Council Turkey, 1997) Cinar, A; Kilicalp, D; Yoruk, M
In this study, blood parameters of Van cats were investigated. Thirty healthy Van cats were used. Blood was taken from V. saphena of the cats. The means physiological blood parameters were as follows; red blood cell (RBC) 7.66 x 10(6)/mm(3), white blood cell (WBC) 11.75 x 10(3)/mm(3), eosinophil 0.600 x 10(3)/mm(3), and blood platelet 4.2 x 10(5)/mm(3). The mean hemoglobin concentration (Hb) and hematocrit value (PCV) were 12.1 g/dl, and 35.1% respectively. The mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) were 46.2 mu(3), 15.9 mu mu gr, and 34.5 % respectively. The sedimentation rate was 4.0 mm/l hours in vertical situation. The mean erythrocyte diameter was 5.7 mu. The values of erythrocyte at he begining and en of hemolysis were 0.68% NaCl, and 0.50% NaCl respectively. The leukocyte formula was determined to be as follows; neutrophil 53%, eosionophil 7%, basophil 0%, lymphocyte 38% and monocyte 2%.
Effect of Protein Deficiency on Macroelement and Trace Element Levels of Weanling Rats' Small Intestine and Liver Tissues
(Humana Press inc, 2005) Kilicalp, D; Dede, S; Belge, F; Tatar, M
Protein energy malnutrition has become a major health issue in developing countries. In the present study, the effect of protein deficiency on the small intestine and liver tissue content of macroelements and trace elements was investigated in weanling rats. Forty-five male weanling Wistar albino rats were divided into three groups. The control group (C) was fed a standard diet containing 25% casein, whereas the two experimental groups E1 and E2 consumed 12% and 3% casein, respectively, over a period of 45 d. The tissue samples were analyzed for zinc, copper, iron, manganese, calcium, and magnesium by atomic absorption spectroscopy. The protein-deficient groups showed increased levels of iron in both tissues and decreased manganese in small intestine tissue from the E1 group. No other differences were found for the other elements. These results suggest that protein deficiency might cause iron accumulation in the liver and intestine and decreases of manganese in the small intestine.
Effects of Chronic Fluorosis on Electrocardiogram in Dogs
(int Soc Fluoride Research, 2004) Kilicalp, D; Cinar, A; Belge, F
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of chronic fluorosis on the electrocardiogram (ECG) in dogs. A total of sixteen mixed breed dogs (8 fluorotic and 8 healthy), 2 to 3 years old and weighing 18-30 kg, were used in this study. The eight dogs with chronic fluorosis were obtained from the Tendurek Mountain region (altitude about 2000 m) in Eastern Anatolia. All ECG waves were observed in all of the leads. Sinus bradycardia was seen in dogs with chronic fluorosis. Prolonged P-Q interval (P<0.05) was present. The duration and amplitude of T wave was higher and longer (P<0.05) in the fluorosis group. As a result, the number of heart beats/minute was decreased significantly (p<0.05) from 120.4+/-15 in the control group to 80.7+/-14 in dogs with fluorosis. The average electrical axis of the heart changes were between +60degrees and +100degrees in both groups. The average electrical axis was +80degrees in the control group and +75degrees in the fluorotic dogs.
Effects of Nigella Sativa and Vitamin E+se in Ccl4 Treated Rats
(indian veterinary Journal, 2004) Deger, Y; Sahin, A; Dede, S; Kilicalp, D; Cemek, M
Carbontetrachloride (CCl4), a selective hepatotoxic chemical agent has been utilized to produce liver cirrhosis in experimental animals (Parola et al., 1992). Vitamin E and Se are well-known liver preservative and hepatotrophic compounds (Zhang et al., 1996). Nigella sativa (black seed) is a seed of capsulated plants and belongs to the Ranunculaceae spp. Recently researches have shown the therapeutic effect of N. Sativa extracts such as bronchodilator, immunomodulative, antibacterial, hypotensive, choleretic, antitumoral, antifungal and anthelmentic (Salomi et al., 1992). The trace elements such as copper and zinc are co-factors of some enzymes, such as SOD which participate in antioxidant process by inhibiting reactive oxygen production (Bray and Bettger, 1990). The aim of this study was to determine the effect of N. sativa, well known therapeutic agent, vitamin E+Se administration on serum antioxidant vitamins (vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin A, beta-carotene and retinol) and trace elements (Zn, Cu) concentrations on CCl4 treated rats.