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Article Amelioration potential of synthetic oxime chemical cores against multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's diseases: Evaluation in aspects of in silico and in vitro experiments(ELSEVIER, 2024) Yilmaz, Anil; Koca, Murat; Ercan, Selami; Acar, Ozden Ozgun; Boga, Mehmet; Sen, Alaattin; Kurt, Adnan; 0000-0002-8444-376X; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik Bölümü; Sen, AlaattinAlzheimer disease (AD) and multiple sclerosis (MS) are inflammatory neurological disorders. The main symptom of AD is dementia, and the main symptoms of MS are vertigo, sexual dysfunction, cognitive problems, and fatigue. Today, millions of people are affected by AD and MS, and the number is growing day by day. However, there are not any accurate remedies for both disorders. For this reason, discovering novel drug molecules against neurological disorders such as AD and MS is essential and precious. Oximes and benzofurans exhibit many pharmacological effects including anti-inflammatory and neurological activities. Thus, several novel compounds bearing oxime and benzofuran chemical cores were designed and synthesized, and their in vitro anticholinesterase activities were investigated in our previous study. A number of the synthesized molecules showed excellent anticholinesterase activity against both AChE and BChE enzymes. The mentioned study constituted a background for this study. In this study, we picked different chemical skeletons among all the synthesized molecules to conduct further in silico and in vitro experiments. In order to support our in vitro anticholinesterase findings, we also examined in silico anti-Alzheimer activity of the selected molecules. In addition, in silico and in vitro activities against MS disease of the synthesized molecules were investigated. Molecule 4 extraordinarily showed outstanding activity against AD disease both in silico and in vitro, as well as in silico activity against MS disease. This feature makes molecule 4 a possible drug lead molecule which is very limited in the market. On the other hand, molecule 1, a less substituted oxime skeleton, demonstrated the strongest in vitro activity against MS disease through in vitro anti-inflammatory effect. As an observation, molecule 4 was determined to be the most promising molecule to focus on in the further steps.Review Cell Proliferation and Cytotoxicity Assays(BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBL LTDEXECUTIVE STE Y-2, PO BOX 7917, SAIF ZONE, 1200 BR SHARJAH, U ARAB EMIRATES, 2016) Adan, Aysun; Kiraz, Yagmur; Baran, Yusuf; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik Bölümü; Adan, Aysun; Kiraz, Yagmur; Baran, YusufCell viability is defined as the number of healthy cells in a sample and proliferation of cells is a vital indicator for understanding the mechanisms in action of certain genes, proteins and pathways involved cell survival or death after exposing to toxic agents. Generally, methods used to determine viability are also common for the detection of cell proliferation. Cell cytotoxicity and proliferation assays are generally used for drug screening to detect whether the test molecules have effects on cell proliferation or display direct cytotoxic effects. Regardless of the type of cell-based assay being used, it is important to know how many viable cells are remaining at the end of the experiment. There are a variety of assay methods based on various cell functions such as enzyme activity, cell membrane permeability, cell adherence, ATP production, co-enzyme production, and nucleotide uptake activity. These methods could be basically classified into different categories: (I) dye exclusion methods such as trypan blue dye exclusion assay, (II) methods based on metabolic activity, (III) ATP assay, (IV) sulforhodamine B assay, (V) protease viability marker assay, (VI) clonogenic cell survival assay, (VII) DNA synthesis cell proliferation assays and (V) raman micro-spectroscopy. In order to choose the optimal viability assay, the cell type, applied culture conditions, and the specific questions being asked should be considered in detail. This particular review aims to provide an overview of common cell proliferation and cytotoxicity assays together with their own advantages and disadvantages, their methodologies, comparisons and intended purposes.conferenceobject.listelement.badge Ceramide is a key factor that regulates the crosstalk between TGF-beta and sonic hedgehog signaling at the basal cilia to control cell migration and tumor metastasis(ELSEVIER SCI LTDTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLAND, 2016) Gencer, Salih; Ogretmen, Besim; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik Bölümü; Gencer, SalihCeramide is a key factor that regulates the crosstalk between TGF-beta and sonic hedgehog signaling at the basal cilia to control cell migration and tumor metastasisconferenceobject.listelement.badge Ceramide is A Key Factor That Regulates The Crosstalk Between TGF-beta and Sonic Hedgehog Signaling at The Basal Cilia To Control Cell Migration and Tumor Metastasis(WILEY111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ, 2016) Gencer, Salih; Oleinik, Natalia; Dany, Mohammed; Ogretmen, Besim; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik Bölümü; Gencer, SalihCeramide is A Key Factor That Regulates The Crosstalk Between TGF-beta and Sonic Hedgehog Signaling at The Basal Cilia To Control Cell Migration and Tumor MetastasisArticle Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Biosynthesized Using Fresh Green Walnut Shell in Microwave Environment and their Anticancer Effect on Breast Cancer Cells(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2022) Sulak, Mine; Turgut, Gurbet Celik; Sen, Alaattin; 0000-0002-8444-376X; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik Bölümü; Sen, AlaattinIn this study, cerium oxide nanoparticles (CONPs) were synthesized using fresh green walnut shell extract in microwave environment. The morphology and structure of the CONPs were determined using ultraviolet-visible (UV/VIS), attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Crystal purple staining, Annexin V-FITC detection, RT-PCR, P53, and NF-κB luciferase reporter assays were performed to evaluate the mechanism of action of CONPs in breast cancer cell lines (MCF7). The biosynthesized CONPs showed cytotoxic effects and induced apoptosis in MCF7 cells. Furthermore, CONPs induced P53 expression and suppressed NF-κB gene expression, both of which were confirmed using reporter assays. Based on the present results, it was concluded that CONPs can induce apoptosis by acting on P53 at the transcriptional level and may cause cell death by suppressing NF-κB-mediated transcription.Other Classification of Breast Cancer Molecular Subtypes with Grouping-Scoring-Modeling Approach that Incorporates Disease-Disease Association Information(IEEE Xplore, 2024) Qumsiyeh, Emma; Bakir-Gungor, Burcu; Yousef, Malik; 0000-0002-2272-6270; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Bilgisayar Mühendisliği Bölümü; Bakir-Gungor, BurcuThis study uses modern sequencing technology and large biological databases to investigate the molecular intricacies of complicated diseases like cancer. Using gene expression databases and biomarkers, the research aims to improve breast cancer molecular subtype identification for better patient outcomes. Using BRCA LumAB_ Her2Basal dataset, this study compares an integrative machine learning-based strategy (GediNET) to traditional feature selection approaches across machine learning classifiers. GediNET excels at uncovering crucial disease-disease connections and potential biomarkers using the Grouping-Scoring-Modeling (GSM) approach, which favors gene groupings above individual genes. Our comparative analysis highlights GediNET's exceptional performance, notably in terms of accuracy and Area Under the Curve metrics, underscoring its effectiveness in uncovering the genetic intricacies of breast cancer. GediNET's promise to improve disease classification and biomarker identification by improving biological mechanism understanding goes beyond exceeding traditional approaches. The work shows that GediNET's integrative method can promote bioinformatics research by identifying the most informative genes associated with certain diseases, enabling focused and customized medicine.conferenceobject.listelement.badge Common miRNA signatures in a group of rare neuromuscular disorders(WILEY, 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA, 2018) Aksu, E; Akkaya-Ulum, Y. Z; Balci-Peynircioglu, B.; Dayangac-Erden, D.; Yuzbasioglu, A.; Bakir-Gungor, B.; Talim, B.; Balci-Hayta, B.; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik BölümüCommon miRNA signatures in a group of rare neuromuscular disordersconferenceobject.listelement.badge Conserved clinical variation visualization tool (ConVarT)(NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP, MACMILLAN BUILDING, 4 CRINAN ST, LONDON N1 9XW, ENGLAND, 2019) Kaplan, O. I.; Torun, F. M.; Guner, H.; Cevik, S.; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik BölümüConserved clinical variation visualization tool (ConVarT)Article Ethacrynic acid and cinnamic acid combination exhibits selective anticancer effects on K562 chronic myeloid leukemia cells(SPRINGER, 2022) Yenigul, Munevver; Akcok, Ismail; Gencer Akcok, Emel Basak; 0000-0002-6559-9144; 0000-0002-5444-3929; 0000-0003-0468-721X; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Biyomühendislik Bölümü; Yenigul, Munevver; Akcok, Ismail; Gencer Akcok, Emel BasakBackground Despite the recent advances in chemotherapy, the outcomes and the success of these treatments still remain insufficient. Novel combination treatments and treatment strategies need to be developed in order to achieve more effective treatment. This study was designed to investigate the combined effect of ethacrynic acid and cinnamic acid on cancer cell lines. Methods The anti-proliferative effect of ethacrynic acid and cinnamic acid was investigated by MTT cell viability assay in three different cancer cell lines. Combination indexes were calculated using CompuSyn software. Apoptosis was assessed by flow cytometric Annexin V-FITC/PI double-staining. The effect of the inhibitors on cell cycle distribution was measured by propidium iodide staining. Results The combination treatment of ethacrynic acid and cinnamic acid decreased cell proliferation significantly, by 63%, 75% and 70% for K562, HepG2 and TFK-1 cells, respectively. A 5.5-fold increase in the apoptotic cell population was observed after combination treatment of K562 cells. The population of apoptotic cells increased by 9.3 and 0.4% in HepG2 and TFK-1 cells, respectively. Furthermore, cell cycle analysis shows significant cell cycle arrest in S and G2/M phase for K562 cells and non-significant accumulation in G0/G1 phase for TFK-1 and HepG2 cells. Conclusions Although there is a need for further investigation, our results suggest that the inhibitors used in this study cause a decrease in cellular proliferation, induce apoptosis and cause cell cycle arrest.Article Evaluation of Anti-Alzheimer Activity of Synthetic Coumarins by Combination of in Vitro and in Silico Approaches(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2022) Erdogan Orhan, Ilkay; Deniz, F. Sezer Senol; Salmas, Ramin Ekhteiari; Irmak, Sule; Acar, Ozden Ozgun; Turgut, Gurbet Celik; Sen, Alaattin; Zbancioc, Ana-Maria; Luca, Simon Vlad; Skalicka-Woźniak, Krystyna; Skiba, Adrianna; Tataringa, Gabriela; 0000-0002-8444-376X; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik Bölümü; Sen, AlaattinSeries of synthetic coumarin derivatives (1-16) were tested against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), two enzymes linked to the pathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Compound 16 was the most active AChE inhibitor with IC50 32.23±2.91 μM, while the reference (galantamine) had IC50=1.85±0.12 μM. Compounds 9 (IC5075.14±1.82 μM), 13 (IC50=16.14±0.43 μM), were determined to be stronger BChE inhibitors than the reference galantamine (IC50=93.53±2.23 μM). The IC50 value of compound 16 for BChE inhibition (IC50=126.56±11.96 μM) was slightly higher than galantamine. The atomic interactions between the ligands and the key amino acids inside the binding cavities were simulated to determine their ligand-binding positions and free energies. The three inhibitory coumarins (9, 13, 16) were next tested for their effects on the genes associated with AD using human neuroblastoma (SH-SY5Y) cell lines. Our data indicate that they could be considered for further evaluation as new anti-Alzheimer drug candidates.Article Fisetin and hesperetin induced apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in chronic myeloid leukemia cells accompanied by modulation of cellular signaling(SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD1 OLIVERS YARD, 55 CITY ROAD, LONDON EC1Y 1SP, ENGLAND, 2016) Adan, Aysun; Baran, Yusuf; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik Bölümü; Baran, Yusuf; Adan, AysunFisetin and hesperetin, naturally occurring flavonoids, have been reported as novel antioxidants with chemopreventive/chemotherapeutic potential against various types of cancer. However, their mechanism of action in CML is still unknown. This particular study aims to evaluate the therapeutic potentials of fisetin and hesperetin and their effects on cell proliferation, apoptosis, and cell cycle progression in human K562 CML cells. The results indicated that fisetin and hesperetin inhibited cell proliferation and triggered programmed cell death in these cells. The latter was confirmed by mitochondrial membrane depolarization and an increase in caspase-3 activation. In addition to that, we have detected S and G2/Mcell cycle arrests and G0/G1 arrest upon fisetin and hesperetin treatment, respectively. To identify the altered genes and genetic networks in response to fisetin and hesperetin, whole-genome microarray analysis was performed. The microarray gene profiling analysis revealed some important signaling pathways including JAK/STAT pathway, KIT receptor signaling, and growth hormone receptor signaling that were altered upon fisetin and hesperetin treatment. Moreover, microarray data suggested potential candidate genes for targeted CML therapy. Fisetin and hesperetin significantly modulated the expression of genes involved in cell proliferation and division, apoptosis, cell cycle regulation, and other significant cellular processes such as replication, transcription, and translation. In conclusion, our results suggest that fisetin and hesperetin as potential natural agents for CML therapy.Review Flow cytometry: basic principles and applications(TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OR14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND, 2017) Adan, Aysun; Alizada, Gunel; Kiraz, Yagmur; Baran, Yusuf; Nalbant, Ayten; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik BölümüFlow cytometry is a sophisticated instrument measuring multiple physical characteristics of a single cell such as size and granularity simultaneously as the cell flows in suspension through a measuring device. Its working depends on the light scattering features of the cells under investigation, which may be derived from dyes or monoclonal antibodies targeting either extracellular molecules located on the surface or intracellular molecules inside the cell. This approach makes flow cytometry a powerful tool for detailed analysis of complex populations in a short period of time. This review covers the general principles and selected applications of flow cytometry such as immunophenotyping of peripheral blood cells, analysis of apoptosis and detection of cytokines. Additionally, this report provides a basic understanding of flow cytometry technology essential for all users as well as the methods used to analyze and interpret the data. Moreover, recent progresses in flow cytometry have been discussed in order to give an opinion about the future importance of this technology.Article Highly Potent New Probiotic Strains from Traditional Turkish Fermented Foods(SPRINGER NATURE LINK, 2025) Yigit, Mehmet Burak; Cebeci, Aysun; 0000-0002-6158-8798; 0000-0002-6777-6773; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik Bölümü; Cebeci, Aysun; Yigit, Mehmet BurakTraditional Turkish fermented foods like boza, pickles, and tarhana are recognized for their nutritional and health benefits, yet the probiotic potential of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains isolated from them remains underexplored. Sixty-six LAB strains were isolated from fermented foods using bacterial morphology, Gram staining, and catalase activity. The isolates were differentiated at strain level by RAPD-PCR (Random Amplification of Polymorphic DNA-Polymerase Chain Reaction) and twenty-five strains were selected for further evaluation of acid and bile salt tolerance. Among these, ten strains exhibited high tolerance and were subsequently assessed for adhesion to Caco-2 colorectal carcinoma cells, antimicrobial activity, exopolysaccharide (EPS) production, lysozyme resistance, and hemolytic activity. Using k-means clustering, three strains: Lactiplantibacillus plantarum ES-3, Pediococcus pentosaceus N-1, and Enterococcus faecium N-2 demonstrated superior probiotic characteristics, including significant acid (100% survival at pH3.0) and 0.3% bile salt tolerance (57%, 64%, 67%), strong adhesion to intestinal cells (65%, 88%, 91%), high lysozyme resistance (88%, 88%, 77%), and produced high amounts of EPS. These strains show promising potential as probiotics and warrant further investigation to confirm their functional properties and potential applications.Article Inhibition of PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway and modulation of histone deacetylase enzymes reduce the growth of acute myeloid leukemia cells(HUMANA PRESS INC, 2023) Şansaçar, Merve; Sağır, Helin; Gencer Akçok, Emel Başak; 0000-0002-6559-9144; 0000-0002-1731-5215; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Biyomühendislik Bölümü; Şansaçar, Merve; Sağır, Helin; Gencer Akçok, Emel BaşakOne of the most widespread forms of blood cancer is known as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) which has an incidence of 80% with poor prognosis. Although there are different treatment methods for AML in clinic, the heterogeneity and complexity of the disease show that new treatments are needed. The aim of this study is to investigate the anticancer effects of inhibition of PI3K and HDAC enzymes on CMK and MOLM-13 AML cells lines. We demonstrated that the combination of LY294002 with SAHA and Tubastatin A significantly decreased the cell viability of both cell lines. In contrast, the LY294002 and PCI-34051 combination did not show a significant difference compared to the single LY294002 administration. The combination treatment of LY294002 and HDAC inhibitors did not induce apoptosis significantly. However, LY294002 + SAHA and LY294002 + PCI-34051 resulted in G0/G1 and G2/M cell cycle arrest in CMK cells, respectively. On the other hand, compared to control cells, LY294002 + SAHA and LY294002 + PCI-34051 led to G0/G1 phase arrest in MOLM-13. Furthermore, the LY294002 + PCI-34051 combination elevated the expression rate of LC3BII/I, an autophagy marker, in CMK cells by 2.5-fold. Our study revealed that the combinations of PI3K inhibitor and HDAC inhibitors showed a synergistic effect and caused a reduction in cell viability and increased cell cycle arrest on MOLM-13 and CMK cell lines. In addition, the expression of LC3BII was elevated in the CMK cell line. In conclusion, although more mechanistic studies are required, a combinational inhibition of PI3K and HDAC could be a promising approach for AML.Article An integrative-omics analysis of an industrial clavulanic acid-overproducing Streptomyces clavuligerus(Springer, 2022) Kurt Kızıldoğan, Aslıhan; Çelik, Gözde; Ünsaldı, Eser; Özcan, Servet; Ayaz-Guner, Serife; Özcengiz, Gülay; 0000-0002-8628-3202; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik Bölümü; Ayaz-Guner, ŞerifeClavulanic acid (CA) is a clinically important secondary metabolite used to treat infectious diseases. We aimed to decipher complex regulatory mechanisms acting in CA biosynthesis by analyzing transcriptome- and proteome-wide alterations in an industrial CA overproducer Streptomyces clavuligerus strain, namely DEPA and its wild-type counterpart NRRL3585. A total of 924 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 271 differentially produced proteins (DPPs) were obtained by RNA-seq and nanoLC-MS/MS analyses, respectively. In particular, CA biosynthetic genes, namely, car (cad), cas2, oat2, pah, bls, ceas2, orf12, and claR, a cluster situated regulatory (CSR) gene, were significantly upregulated as shown by RNA-seq. Enzymes of clavam biosynthesis were downregulated considerably in the DEPA strain, while the genes involved in the arginine biosynthesis, one of the precursors of CA pathway, were overexpressed. However, the biosynthesis of the other CA precursor, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (G3P), was not affected. CA overproduction in the DEPA strain was correlated with BldD, BldG, BldM, and BldN (AdsA) overrepresentation. In addition, TetR, WhiB, and Xre family transcriptional regulators were shown to be significantly overrepresented. Several uncharacterized/unknown proteins differentially expressed in the DEPA strain await further studies for functional characterization. Correlation analysis indicated an acceptable degree of consistency between the transcriptome and proteome data. The study represents the first integrative-omics analysis in a CA overproducer S. clavuligerus strain, providing insights into the critical control points and potential rational engineering targets for a purposeful increase of CA yields in strain improvement.Article Involvement of Sphingolipid Metabolism Enzymes in Resveratrol-Mediated Cytotoxicity in Philadelphia-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia(ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND, 2021) Oguz, Osman; Adan, Aysun; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik Bölümü; Oguz, Osman; Adan, AysunTargeting the key enzymes of sphingolipid metabolism including serine palmitoyltransferase (SPT), sphingosine kinase (SK) and glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) has a therapeutic importance. However, sphingolipid metabolism-mediated anti-leukemic actions of resveratrol in Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph + ALL) remain unknown. Therefore, we explored potential mechanisms behind resveratrol-mediated cytotoxicity in SD1 and SUP-B15 Ph + ALL cells in the context of sphingolipid metabolism and apoptosis induction. The anti-proliferative and apoptotic effects of resveratrol alone and in combination with SPT inhibitor (myriocin), SK inhibitor (SKI II), GCS inhibitor (PDMP) were determined by MTT cell proliferation assay and flow cytometry, respectively. The effects of resveratrol on PARP cleavage, SPT, SK and GCS protein levels were investigated by Western blot. Resveratrol inhibited proliferation and triggered apoptosis via PARP activation and externalization of phosphatidylserine (PS). Resveratrol increased the expression of SPT whereas it downregulated SK and GCS. Resveratrol's combinations with SKI II and PDMP intensified its anti-leukemic activity by increasing the relocalization of PS while its combination with myriocin suppressed apoptosis. Therefore, resveratrol inhibited cell proliferation and induced apoptosis through modulating SK, GCS and SPT expression, which may be considered as novel biomarkers of resveratrol-induced cytotoxicity in Ph + ALL.bookpart.listelement.badge Isothiocyanates as drug candidates in cancer prevention and treatment(IGI Global, 2023) Saylan, Demet; Cebeci, Fatma; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik Bölümü; Saylan, DemetCancer is the second most common cause of death worldwide. Many methods such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, etc. are being used for treatment. Most patients have a combination treatment with chemotherapy along with surgery or radiotherapy or both. Chemotherapy kills cancer cells by preventing them from reproducing, growing, and spreading in the body. Recently, safer alternatives to chemotherapy have been discovered and developed, as most of the drugs used in cancer treatment have side effects and a serious impact on patient comfort. As an alternative, the phytochemicals found in daily consumed plants are attractive candidates for clinical/pre-clinical evaluation because of their higher safety. In this context, certain degradation products of glucosinolates (isothiocyanates) are promising agents for cancer prevention and treatment.conferenceobject.listelement.badge A novel signaling pathway that governs tumor metastasis: ceramide regulates direct crosstalk between TGF-beta and sonic hedgehog signaling(WILEY111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ, 2016) Gencer, Salih; Ogretmen, B.; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik BölümüA novel signaling pathway that governs tumor metastasis: ceramide regulates direct crosstalk between TGF-beta and sonic hedgehog signalingconferenceobject.listelement.badge A Novel Signaling Pathway that Governs Tumor Metastasis: Ceramide Regulates Direct Crosstalk Between TGF-beta and Sonic Hedgehog Signaling(WILEY111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ, 2016) Gencer, Salih; Ogretmen, Besim; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik Bölümü; Gencer, SalihA Novel Signaling Pathway that Governs Tumor Metastasis: Ceramide Regulates Direct Crosstalk Between TGF-beta and Sonic Hedgehog Signalingbookpart.listelement.badge Pleiotropic molecular effects of dietary polyphenols resveratrol and apigenin in Leukemia(ELSEVIER, 2018) Adan, Aysun; Oğuz, Osman; 0000-0002-3747-8580; AGÜ, Yaşam ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi, Moleküler Biyoloji ve Genetik Bölümü; Adan, Aysun; Oğuz, OsmanResveratrol and apigenin are commonly found polyphenols in many fruits and vegetables and recognition of these dietary polyphenols for human health owing to their biological and pharmacological features including antiinflammatory and antioxidative functions has increased recently. In addition to direct antioxidative effects, they have impacts on various important signaling pathways dysregulated in cancer, genetic and epigenetic regulators, transcription factors and even on miRNAs as anticarcinogenic compounds. Numerous in vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated their pleiotropic molecular mechanisms of action in cancer, particularly in solid tumors. However, in recent years, significant progress has been made in studying the antileukemic effects of resveratrol and apigenin at the cellular and molecular levels. Herein, we have critically discussed the main molecular targets of resveratrol and apigenin and their promising potential as chemopreventive agents as well as their limitations, with a special emphasis on leukemias.