Research Article

Investigation of the Protective Effect of Thymbra Spicata L. var Spicata and Cyclotrichium Origanifolium on Bladder in Experimental Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Volume: 11 Number: 1 January 24, 2025
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Investigation of the Protective Effect of Thymbra Spicata L. var Spicata and Cyclotrichium Origanifolium on Bladder in Experimental Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: Spinal cord injuries typically result from trauma-induced fractures, dislocations, ligament injuries, and tears in the vertebral column. Among the most commonly affected organs in these injuries is the bladder. Thymbra spicata L. var spicata (zahter) and Cyclotrichium origanifolium (mountain mint) are known for their high biological potential; their extracts possess antioxidant properties that help mitigate the risk of diseases caused by oxidative stress and play a significant role in treatment. This study aimed to investigate the potential therapeutic and protective effects of zahter and mountain mint extracts on bladder dysfunctions following spinal cord injury. Material and Methods: The study included 36 male Wistar Albino rats weighing between 250-300 g, divided into six groups, each containing six rats: Group 1 (control), Group 2 (zahter), Group 3 (mountain mint), Group 4 (trauma), Group 5 (trauma + zahter), and Group 6 (trauma + mountain mint). A trauma model was created in the trauma groups using a weight-drop method on the spinal cord. At the end of the week, urine samples were collected from all rats, and the animals were sacrificed under ketamine anesthesia to obtain bladder tissues. Histopathological changes in the bladder tissues were subsequently examined. Results: The experimental study demonstrated that zahter and mountain mint extracts were partially effective against bladder damage caused by spinal cord injury. Zahter exhibited a higher efficacy in reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory markers compared to mountain mint, as evidenced by biochemical and histopathological findings. Conclusion: The findings suggest that with the increasing application of experimental models, the therapeutic use of plant extracts may become more widespread and contribute positively to human health.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Brain and Nerve Surgery (Neurosurgery), ​Internal Diseases, Urology, Naturopathy

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

January 20, 2025

Publication Date

January 24, 2025

Submission Date

January 17, 2024

Acceptance Date

June 4, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 11 Number: 1

APA
Koç Direk, F., Canbay Durmaz, S., Tuncer, M. C., Ateşoğlu Karabaş, S., Aygün Keşim, D., Nas, C., Deveci, E., & Yokuş, B. (2025). Investigation of the Protective Effect of Thymbra Spicata L. var Spicata and Cyclotrichium Origanifolium on Bladder in Experimental Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi, 11(1), 93-101. https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1421222
AMA
1.Koç Direk F, Canbay Durmaz S, Tuncer MC, et al. Investigation of the Protective Effect of Thymbra Spicata L. var Spicata and Cyclotrichium Origanifolium on Bladder in Experimental Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury. Akd Med J. 2025;11(1):93-101. doi:10.53394/akd.1421222
Chicago
Koç Direk, Figen, Sevda Canbay Durmaz, M. Cudi Tuncer, et al. 2025. “Investigation of the Protective Effect of Thymbra Spicata L. Var Spicata and Cyclotrichium Origanifolium on Bladder in Experimental Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 11 (1): 93-101. https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1421222.
EndNote
Koç Direk F, Canbay Durmaz S, Tuncer MC, Ateşoğlu Karabaş S, Aygün Keşim D, Nas C, Deveci E, Yokuş B (January 1, 2025) Investigation of the Protective Effect of Thymbra Spicata L. var Spicata and Cyclotrichium Origanifolium on Bladder in Experimental Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 11 1 93–101.
IEEE
[1]F. Koç Direk et al., “Investigation of the Protective Effect of Thymbra Spicata L. var Spicata and Cyclotrichium Origanifolium on Bladder in Experimental Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury”, Akd Med J, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 93–101, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.53394/akd.1421222.
ISNAD
Koç Direk, Figen - Canbay Durmaz, Sevda - Tuncer, M. Cudi - Ateşoğlu Karabaş, Sibel - Aygün Keşim, Dilek - Nas, Cemal - Deveci, Engin - Yokuş, Beran. “Investigation of the Protective Effect of Thymbra Spicata L. Var Spicata and Cyclotrichium Origanifolium on Bladder in Experimental Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 11/1 (January 1, 2025): 93-101. https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1421222.
JAMA
1.Koç Direk F, Canbay Durmaz S, Tuncer MC, Ateşoğlu Karabaş S, Aygün Keşim D, Nas C, Deveci E, Yokuş B. Investigation of the Protective Effect of Thymbra Spicata L. var Spicata and Cyclotrichium Origanifolium on Bladder in Experimental Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury. Akd Med J. 2025;11:93–101.
MLA
Koç Direk, Figen, et al. “Investigation of the Protective Effect of Thymbra Spicata L. Var Spicata and Cyclotrichium Origanifolium on Bladder in Experimental Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi, vol. 11, no. 1, Jan. 2025, pp. 93-101, doi:10.53394/akd.1421222.
Vancouver
1.Figen Koç Direk, Sevda Canbay Durmaz, M. Cudi Tuncer, Sibel Ateşoğlu Karabaş, Dilek Aygün Keşim, Cemal Nas, Engin Deveci, Beran Yokuş. Investigation of the Protective Effect of Thymbra Spicata L. var Spicata and Cyclotrichium Origanifolium on Bladder in Experimental Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury. Akd Med J. 2025 Jan. 1;11(1):93-101. doi:10.53394/akd.1421222