Dr. Cavit Kum

Research Scientist
University of Adnan Menderes, Turkiye


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine from Ankara University, Ankara, Turkiye

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Area of Interest:

Pharmacology and Toxicology
Veterinary Medicine
Oxidative Stress
Genotoxicity
Veterinary Pharmacology

Selected Publications

  1. Kum, C. and S. Sekkin, 2016. The Immune System Drugs in Fish: Immune Function, Immunoassay, Drugs, Chapter 11, In: Recent Advances in Fish Farms. Aral, F. and Z. Dogu, InTech-Open Access Publisher, Rijeka, Croatia,ISBN 978-953-307-759-8, pp. 169-216.

  2. Karademir, U., H. Erdogan, M. Boyacioglu, C. Kum, S. Sekkin and M. Bilgen, 2016. Pharmacokinetics of meloxicam in adult goats: A comparative study of subcutaneous, oral and intravenous administration. New Zealand Vet. J., 64: 165-168.
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  3. Karademir, U., D. Aksit, C. Kum, H. Erdogan, E.H. Ucar, C. Peker and C. Gokbulut, 2016. The effect of surgery (Ovariohysterectomy) on the plasma disposition of meloxicam following intravenous administration in dogs. BMC Vet. Res., Vol. 12. 10.1186/s12917-016-0659-y.
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  4. Boyacioglu, M., C. Kum, S. Sekkin, H. S. Yalinkilinc, H. Avci, E.T. Epikmen and U. Karademir, 2016. The effects of lycopene on DNA damage and oxidative stress on indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer in rats. Clin. Nutr., 35: 428-435.

  5. Sekkin, S., E.D. Ipek, M. Boyacioglu, C. Kum, U. Karademir H.S. Yalinkilinc and H. BaÅŸaloglu, 2015. DNA protective and antioxidative effects of melatonin in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Turk. J. Biol., 39: 932-940.
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  6. Naseer, Z., E. Ahmad, M. Aksoy, N. Kucuk and I. Serin et al., 2015. Protective effect of cholesterol-loaded cyclodextrin pretreatment against hydrogen peroxide induced oxidative damage in ram sperm. Cryobiology, 71: 18-23.
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  7. Karademir, U., M. Boyacioglu, C. Kum and S. Sekkin, 2015. Comparative pharmacokinetics of enrofloxacin, danofloxacin and marbofloxacin following intramuscular administration in sheep. Small Ruminant Res., 133: 108-111.

  8. BoyacioÄŸlu, M., C. kum, S. kirkan, S. Sekkin, U. Parin, U. karademir and F. Akar, 2015. Comparison of in vitro and in vivo antibacterial efficacy for the control of Flavobacterium psychrophilum in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fry: The first genotypical evidence in West Aegean region of Turkey. Turk. J. Vet. Anim. Sci., 39: 314-321.
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  9. Boyacioglu, M., S. Sekkin, C. Kum, D. Korkmaz, F. Kiral, H.S. Yalinkilinc and F. Akar, 2014. The protective effects of vitamin C on the DNA damage, antioxidant defenses and aorta histopathology in chronic hyperhomocysteinemia induced rats. Exp. Toxicol. Pathol., 66: 407-413.
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  10. Boyacioglu, M., H. Turgut, C. Akgullu, U. Eryilmaz, C. Kum and O.A. Onbasili, 2014. The effect of L-carnitine on oxidative stress responses of experimental contrast-induced nephropathy in rats. J. Vet. Med. Sci., 76: 1-8.
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  11. Akgüllü, C., T. Saruhan, U. Eryilmaz, M. Boyacıoğlu, O.A. Onbaşılı, İ. Meteoğlu and C. Kum, 2014. The first histopathological evidence of trimetazidine for the prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy. Renal fail., 36: 575-580.
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  12. Ural, K., B. Ulutas, R. Tunca, C. Kum, H. Avci, M. Boyacioglu and A. Atasoy, 2013. Aflatoxicosis in rottweilers after eating moldy bread; clinicopathological features and effective tetrasulphate therapy. Vet. Arhiv, 83: 403-412.
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  13. Sekkin, S. and C. Kum, 2013. Possible natural toxins in organic livestock farming. Kafkas Univ Vet. Fak. Derg, 19: 725-734.
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  14. Kum, C., H. Voyvoda, S. Sekkin, U. Karademir and T. Tarimcilar, 2013. Effects of carprofen and meloxicam on C-reactive protein, ceruloplasmin, and fibrinogen concentrations in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy. Am. J. vet. Res., 74: 1267-1273.
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  15. Sekkin, S., C. Gokbulut, C. Kum and U. Karademir, 2012. Plasma disposition of enrofloxacin following intravenous and intramuscular administration in donkeys. Vet. Record, 171: 447-447.
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  16. Sekkin, S. and C. Kum, 2011. Antibacterial Drugs in Fish Farms: Application and Its Effects, Chapter 12. In: Recent Advances in Fish Farms. Aral, F. and Z. DoÄŸu, InTech - Open Access Publisher, Rijeka,ISBN 978-953-307-759-8 pp: 217-250.

  17. Sekkin, S., C. Kum, Ş. kirkan, O. Güleş and F. Akar, 2010. The efficacy of a cefoperazone-danofloxacin combination in the treatment of subclinical mastitis in dairy cows caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Kafkas Univ Vet. Fak. Derg, 16: 97-104..
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  18. Fidanci, U.R., H. Yavuz, C. Kum, F. Kiral, M. Ozdemir, S. Sekkin and A. Filazi, 2010. Effects of ammonia and nitrite-nitrate concentrations on thyroid hormones and variables parameters of broilers in poorly ventilated poultry houses. J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 9: 346-353.
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  19. Kum, C., C. Gokbulut, S. Sekkin and M. Boyacioglu, 2009. Pharmacokinetics of danofloxacin following intravenous and intramuscular administration in donkeys. J. Vet. Pharmacol. Ther., 32: 105-108.
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  20. Kum, C., S. Kirkan, S. Sekkin, F. Akar and M. Boyacioglu, 2008. Comparison of in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility in Flavobacterium psychrophilum isolated from rainbow trout fry. J. Aquat. Anim. Health, 20: 245-251.
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  21. Kum, C., S. Sekkin, F. Kral and F. Akar, 2007. Effects of xylene and formaldehyde inhalations on renal oxidative stress and some serum biochemical parameters in rats. Toxicol. Ind. Health, 23: 115-120.

  22. Kum, C., F. Kral, S. Sekkin, K. Seyrek and M. Boyacioglu, 2007. Effects of xylene and formaldehyde inhalations on oxidative stres in adult and developing rats livers. Exp. Anim., 56: 35-42.

  23. Filazi, A., T. Güvenç, C. Kum and S. Sekkin, 2004. Pathological findings in acute amitraz intoxication in mice. Turk. J.Vet. Anim. Sci., 28: 873-878.
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  24. Kum, C. and Y. Åžanli, 2003. The effects of nikethamide and dyprophylline combination on some In Vivo haemodynamic parameters. Turk. J. Vet. Anim. Sci., 27: 617-625.
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  25. Filazi, A., R. Baskaya, C. Kum and S.E. Hismiogullari, 2003. Metal concentrations in tissues of the black sea fish Mugil auratus from sinop Iclimari Turkey. Hum. Exp. Toxicol., 22: 85-87.
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  26. Gökbulut, C. and C. Kum, 2002. Anthelmintic resistance in horses. Acta Parasitol. Turcica, 26: 312-316.

  27. Filazi, A., S. Kaya, C. Kum and S. Sekkin, 1998. Investigation of amitraz toxicosis in mice: 1. Assessment of the oral acute lethal dose-50 levels and therapeutic alternatives in toxicosis. Ankara Univ. Vet. Fak. Derg, 45: 259-265.

  28. Filazi, A., E. Yarsan, S. Kaya and C. Kum, 1998. Investigation of amitraz toxicosis in mice: 2. Liver malondialdehyde levels in acute poisoning. Ank. Univ. Vet. Fak. Derg, 45: 267-271.

  29. Filazi, A. and C. Kum, 1998. The effect of caffeine on the enrof1oxacins pharmacokinetics in mice. Ankara Univ. Vet. Fak. Derg., 45: 207-213.

  30. Yavuz, H., A. Filazi, A. Bilgili, S. Sekkin, M. Ozdemir, C. Kum and Ä°. Kutlu, 1996. Investigation of the immunotoxicologic effects of cyfluthrin. Ankara Univ. Vet. Fak. Derg., 43: 209-213.

  31. Filazi, A., A. Bilgili, H. Yavuz and C. Kum, 1995. Pharmacokinetics of danofloxacin administered orally to healthy Mice. Ankara Univ. Vet. Fak. Derg., 42: 527-533.