This dissertation examines the changing dynamics of power and patronage relations at the
Ottoman sultan’s court in Istanbul between the 1570s and the 1610s. This was a crucial …

Lead and cadmium removal from aqueous solution by batch ion exchange with a solid NaY
zeolite has been studied under competitive and non-competitive conditions. The extent of …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory, systemic autoimmune disease,
affecting the joints with varying severity among patients. The risk factors include age, gender, …

Oral candidiasis, commonly referred to as “thrush,” is an opportunistic fungal infection that
commonly affects the oral mucosa. The main causative agent, Candida albicans, is a highly …

Zn-ion energy storage devices employing hydrogel electrolytes are considered as promising
candidates for flexible and wearable electronics applications. This is because of their safe …

Background Arsenic (As) exposure during pregnancy induces oxidative stress and increases
the risk of fetal loss and low birth weight. Objectives In this study we aimed to elucidate the …

Signal transducer and activator of transcription-5 (Stat5) mediates prolactin (PRL)-induced
differentiation and growth of breast epithelial cells. We have recently identified active Stat5 as …

Chronic exposure to arsenic, a potent carcinogen and toxicant, via drinking water is a
worldwide public health problem. Because little is known about early-life effects of arsenic on …

In this work, we report the synthesis of porous activated carbon (AC). AC was derived from
rotten carrot, at different values of activating temperature under inert atmosphere, employing …

Dietary cadmium exposure was recently found to alter DNA methylation in adults, but data
on effects early in life are lacking. Our objective was to evaluate associations between …