Dr. Tufan Mert

Professor
Usak University, Turkiye

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biophysics from Cukurova University, Turkiye

My URL
https://livedna.org/90.6590

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Biography

Dr. Tufan Mert is currently working as Professor at Usak University, Turkey. His area of research involves investigating the Electrophysiological functions and Behavioral responses of Animals with Pain (neuropathic, inflammatory). His area of expertise includes Neuropharmacoloy, Neurophysiology, Neurobiophysics, Pain, Animal Models,Pulsed Magnetic Field.

Area of Interest:

Biophysics

Selected Publications

  1. Mert, T., I. Ocal, E. Cinar, M.S.Yalcin and I. Gunay, 2014. Pain-Relieving Effects Of Pulsed Magnetic Fields In A Rat Model Of Carrageenan-Induced Hindpaw Inflammation. Int. J. Radiat. Biol., 90: 95-103.
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  2. Ocal, I., Y. Gunes, T. Mert, D. Ozcengiz and I. Gunay, 2013. Dexmedetomidine modifies uterine contractions in pregnancy terms of rats. Indian J. Pharmacol., 45: 168-173.
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  3. Mert, T., I. Ocal, A.I. Guzel and I. Gunay, 2013. Clodronate changes neurobiological effects of pulsed magnetic field on diabetic rats with peripheral neuropathy. Electromagn. Biol. Med., 32: 342-354.
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  4. Tufan, M. and G. Yasemin, 2012. Antinociceptive activities of lidocaine and the Nav1.8 blocker A803467 in diabetic rats. J. Am. Assoc. Lab. Anim. Sci., 51: 579-585.
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  5. Tufan, M., G. Yasemin and O. Dilek, 2011. Modification of local anesthetic-induced antinociception by fentanyl in rats. Pharmacol. Rep., 63: 1427-1434.
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  6. Mert, T., Y. Gunes and I. Gunay, 2011. Comparison of actions of systemically and locally administrated local anaesthetics in diabetic rats with painful neuropathy. Fundam. Clin. Pharmacol., 27: 161-168.
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  7. Mert, T., I. Gunay and I. Ocal, 2010. Neurobiological effects of pulsed magnetic field on diabetes-induced neuropathy. Bioelectromagnetics, 31: 39-47.
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  8. Gunay, I. and T. Mert, 2010. Pulsed magnetic fields enhance the rate of recovery of damaged nerve excitability. Bioelectromagnetics, 32: 200-208.
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  9. Mert, T., Y. Gunes, D. Ozcengiz and I. Gunay, 2009. Magnesium modifies fentanyl-induced local antinociception and hyperalgesia. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Arch. Pharmacol., 380: 415-420.
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  10. Mert, T., I. Gunay, I. Ocal, A.I. Guzel and T.C. Inal et al., 2009. Macrophage depletion delays progression of neuropathic pain in diabetic animals. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Arch. Pharmacol., 379: 445-452.
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  11. Mert, T., Y. Gunes and M. Guven, 2007. Local analgesic efficacy of tramadol following intraplantar injection. Eur. J. Pharmacol., 8: 68-72.
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  12. Mert, T., Y. Gunes and I. Gunay, 2007. Role of 4-aminopyridine-sensitive potassium channels in peripheral antinociception. Eur. J. Pharmacol., 572: 138-141.
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  13. Mert, T., 2007. Roles of axonal voltage-dependent ion channels in damaged peripheral nerves. Eur. J. Pharmacol., 568: 25-30.
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  14. Mert, T., Y. Gunes, D. Ozcengiz, I. Gunay and S. Polat, 2006. Comparative effects of lidocaine and tramadol on injured peripheral nerves. Eur. J. Pharmacol., 14: 54-62.
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  15. Mert, T., I. Gunay, C. Gocmen, M. Kaya and S. Polat, 2006. Regenerative efects of pulsed magnetic field on injured peripheral nerves. Altern. Ther., 12: 42-49.
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  16. Mert, T., 2006. Kv1 channels in signal conduction of myelinated nerve fibers. Rev. Neurosciences, 17: 369-374.
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  17. Mert, T., I. Gunay and S. Polat, 2005. Alterations in conduction characteristics of crushed peripheral nerves. Restorative Neurol. Neurosci., 23: 347-354.
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  18. Guven, M., T. Mert and I. Gunay, 2005. Effects of tramadol on nerve action potentials in rat: comparisons with benzocaine and lidocaine. Int. J. Neurosci., 115: 339-349.
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  19. Mert, T., Y.K. Daglioglu, I. Gunay and C. Gocmen, 2004. Changes in electrophysiological properties of regenerating rat peripheral nerves after crush injury. Neurosci. Lett., 363: 212-217.
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  20. Mert, T., I. Gunay and Y.K. Daglioglu, 2004. Role of potassium channels in the frequency-dependent activity of regenerating nerves. Pharmacol., 72: 157-166.
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  21. Mert, T., Y. Gunes, M. Guven, I. Gunay and D. Ozcengiz, 2003. Effects of calcium and magnesium on peripheral nerve conduction. Pol. J. Pharmacol., 55: 25-30.
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  22. Mert, T., Y. Gunes, M. Guven, I. Gunay and C. Gocmen, 2003. Differential effects of lidocaine and tramadol on modified nerve impulse by 4-Aminopyridine in rats. Pharmacol., 69: 68-73.
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  23. Mert, T., Y. Gunes, M. Guven, I. Gunay and D. Ozcengiz, 2002. Comparison of nerve conduction blocks by an opioid and a local anesthetic. Eur. J. Pharmacol., 439: 77-81.
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