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Scopus Yazarları: Recai Ergün, Dilek Ergün, Esin Özkan, Duygu Eryavuz Onmaz, M. K. Korez
Özet
The onset and advancement of silicosis are intricately linked to immune system activation and oxidative stress. We aimed to examine whether occupational silica exposure induces alterations in neopterin levels, the immune system, or the oxidant/antioxidant system. Fifty-Two healthy individuals, 47 workers with silica exposure who did not develop the disease, and 71 silicosis patients were included in the study, totaling 170 participants. Neopterin was measured in serum and urine. Chromatographic analysis of neopterin level was performed with Thermo Ultimate 3000 ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography system. Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), fibroblast growth factor (FGF), interleukin (IL)-1α, IL-1β, 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OH-dG), glutathione reductase (GR), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT) were measured in serum. Immune and oxidative stress parameters were measured by spectrophotometric and spectrofluorometric methods. Serum neopterin levels were significantly different between the study groups, while urinary neopterin levels were not. Serum neopterin levels were significantly decreased in the silicosis group compared to the exposure and non-exposed group groups. TNF-α, IFN-γ, FGF, IL-1α, 8-OH-dG, and GR increased with silica exposure, while SOD and GPx decreased. Serum neopterin, IL-1α, GR, age, and forced expired volume (FEV1%) were found to be risk factors for silicosis development. A negative correlation existed between neopterin levels, TNF-α, and overall exposure duration. Neopterin is applicable in the diagnosis and monitoring of oxidative stress and alterations in the immune system associated with silicosis. Thus, it can ensure that preventive measures are taken at an early stage.
Anahtar Kelimeler (Scopus)
antioxidants
immune parameters
occupational silica exposure
neopterin
oxidative stress
silicosis
Anahtar Kelimeler
antioxidants
immune parameters
occupational silica exposure
neopterin
oxidative stress
silicosis
Makale Bilgileri
Dergi
Turkish Journal of Biochemistry
ISSN
1303-829X
Yıl
2025
/ 3. ay
Cilt / Sayı
50
/ 3
Sayfalar
370 – 379
Makale Türü
Özgün Makale
Hakemlik
Hakemli
Endeks
SCI-Expanded
JCR Quartile
Q4
TEŞV Puanı
9,00
Yayın Dili
İngilizce
Kapsam
Uluslararası
Toplam Yazar
5 kişi
Erişim Türü
Basılı+Elektronik
Erişim Linki
Makaleye Git
Alan
Sağlık Bilimleri Temel Alanı
Göğüs Hastalıkları
YÖKSİS Yazar Kaydı
Yazar Adı
ERGÜN RECAİ,ERGÜN DİLEK,Özkan Esin,ERYAVUZ ONMAZ DUYGU,KÖREZ MUSLU KAZIM
YÖKSİS ID
8916360
Hızlı Erişim
Metrikler
JCR Quartile
Q4
TEŞV Puanı
9,00
Yazar Sayısı
5