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  1. Article ; Online: SIT1 transporter as a potential novel target in treatment of COVID-19.

    Semiz, Sabina

    Biomolecular concepts

    2021  Volume 12, Issue 1, Page(s) 156–163

    Abstract: Studies published earlier this year demonstrated the association of the solute ... ...

    Abstract Studies published earlier this year demonstrated the association of the solute carrier
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19/genetics ; COVID-19/therapy ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/genetics ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/therapy ; Glycine/blood ; Humans ; Membrane Transport Proteins/genetics
    Chemical Substances Membrane Transport Proteins ; SLC6A20 protein, human ; Glycine (TE7660XO1C)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-30
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2557908-3
    ISSN 1868-503X ; 1868-5021
    ISSN (online) 1868-503X
    ISSN 1868-5021
    DOI 10.1515/bmc-2021-0017
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  2. Article ; Online: Vanadium as potential therapeutic agent for COVID-19: A focus on its antiviral, antiinflamatory, and antihyperglycemic effects.

    Semiz, Sabina

    Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS)

    2021  Volume 69, Page(s) 126887

    Abstract: An increasing evidence suggests that vanadium compounds are novel potential drugs in the treatment of diabetes, atherosclerosis, and cancer. Vanadium has also demonstrated activities against RNA viruses and is a promising candidate for treating acute ... ...

    Abstract An increasing evidence suggests that vanadium compounds are novel potential drugs in the treatment of diabetes, atherosclerosis, and cancer. Vanadium has also demonstrated activities against RNA viruses and is a promising candidate for treating acute respiratory diseases. The antidiabetic, antihypertensive, lipid-lowering, cardioprotective, antineoplastic, antiviral, and other potential effects of vanadium are summarized here. Given the beneficial antihyperglycemic and antiinflammatory effects as well as the potential mechanistic link between the COVID-19 and diabetes, vanadium compounds could be considered as a complement to the prescribed treatment of COVID-19. Thus, further clinical trials are warranted to confirm these favorable effects of vanadium treatment in COVID-19 patients, which appear not to be studied yet.
    MeSH term(s) Anti-Inflammatory Agents/pharmacology ; Antiviral Agents/pharmacology ; COVID-19/drug therapy ; Diabetes Mellitus/drug therapy ; Humans ; Hypoglycemic Agents/pharmacology ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Vanadium/pharmacology ; Vanadium Compounds/pharmacology
    Chemical Substances Anti-Inflammatory Agents ; Antiviral Agents ; Hypoglycemic Agents ; Vanadium Compounds ; Vanadium (00J9J9XKDE)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-29
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1236267-0
    ISSN 1878-3252 ; 1611-602X ; 0946-672X
    ISSN (online) 1878-3252 ; 1611-602X
    ISSN 0946-672X
    DOI 10.1016/j.jtemb.2021.126887
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  3. Article ; Online: SIT1 transporter as a potential novel target in treatment of COVID-19

    Semiz Sabina

    Biomolecular Concepts, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 156-

    2021  Volume 163

    Abstract: Studies published earlier this year demonstrated the association of the solute carrier SLC6A20 gene with the risk and severity of COVID-19. The SLC6A20 protein product (Sodium-dependent Imino Transporter 1 (SIT1)) is involved in the transport of amino ... ...

    Abstract Studies published earlier this year demonstrated the association of the solute carrier SLC6A20 gene with the risk and severity of COVID-19. The SLC6A20 protein product (Sodium-dependent Imino Transporter 1 (SIT1)) is involved in the transport of amino acids, including glycine. Here we summarized the results of recent studies demonstrating the interaction of SIT1 with the ACE2 receptor for SARS-CoV-2 as well as an observed association of SLC6A20 with the risk and traits of Type 2 diabetes (T2D). Recently, it was also proposed that SLC6A20 represents the novel regulator of glycine levels and that glycine has beneficial effects against the proinflammatory cytokine secretion induced by SARS-CoV-2 infection. Ivermectin, as a partial agonist of glycine-gated chloride channels, was also recently suggested to interfere with the COVID-19 cytokine storm by inducing the activation of glycine receptors. Furthermore, plasma glycine levels are found to be decreased in diabetic patients. Thus, further clinical trials are warranted to confirm the potential favorable effects of targeting the SIT1 transporter and glycine levels in the treatment of COVID-19, particularly for the severe case of disease associated with hyperglycemia, inflammation, and T2D. These findings suggest that SIT1 may potentially represent one of the missing pieces in the complex puzzle observed between these two pandemic diseases and the potential novel target for their efficient treatment.
    Keywords slc6a20 ; sars-cov-2 ; diabetes ; glycine ; ivermectin ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Subject code 500
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher De Gruyter
    Document type Article ; Online
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  4. Article: Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome in the Time of COVID-19: Should We Add a Cup of Coffee?

    Semiz, Sabina / Serdarevic, Fadila

    Frontiers in nutrition

    2020  Volume 7, Page(s) 581680

    Abstract: Recent evidence shows that COVID-19 patients with existing metabolic disorders, such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome, are exposed to a high risk of morbidity and mortality. At the same time, in order to manage the pandemic, the health authorities ... ...

    Abstract Recent evidence shows that COVID-19 patients with existing metabolic disorders, such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome, are exposed to a high risk of morbidity and mortality. At the same time, in order to manage the pandemic, the health authorities around the world are advising people to stay at home. This results in decreased physical activity and an increased consumption of an unhealthy diet, which often leads to an increase in body weight, risk for diabetes, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome, and thus, paradoxically, to a high risk of morbidity and mortality due to COVID-19 complications. Here we summarize the evidence demonstrating that the promotion of a healthy life style, including physical activity and a dietary intake of natural polyphenols present in coffee and tea, has the potential to improve the prevention and management of insulin resistance and diabetes in the time of COVID-19 pandemic. Particularly, it would be pertinent to evaluate further the potential positive effects of coffee beverages, rich in natural polyphenols, as an adjuvant therapy for COVID-19, which appear not to be studied sufficiently.
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-06
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2776676-7
    ISSN 2296-861X
    ISSN 2296-861X
    DOI 10.3389/fnut.2020.581680
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  5. Article ; Online: Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome in the Time of COVID-19

    Sabina Semiz / Fadila Serdarevic

    Frontiers in Nutrition, Vol

    Should We Add a Cup of Coffee?

    2020  Volume 7

    Abstract: Recent evidence shows that COVID-19 patients with existing metabolic disorders, such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome, are exposed to a high risk of morbidity and mortality. At the same time, in order to manage the pandemic, the health authorities ... ...

    Abstract Recent evidence shows that COVID-19 patients with existing metabolic disorders, such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome, are exposed to a high risk of morbidity and mortality. At the same time, in order to manage the pandemic, the health authorities around the world are advising people to stay at home. This results in decreased physical activity and an increased consumption of an unhealthy diet, which often leads to an increase in body weight, risk for diabetes, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome, and thus, paradoxically, to a high risk of morbidity and mortality due to COVID-19 complications. Here we summarize the evidence demonstrating that the promotion of a healthy life style, including physical activity and a dietary intake of natural polyphenols present in coffee and tea, has the potential to improve the prevention and management of insulin resistance and diabetes in the time of COVID-19 pandemic. Particularly, it would be pertinent to evaluate further the potential positive effects of coffee beverages, rich in natural polyphenols, as an adjuvant therapy for COVID-19, which appear not to be studied sufficiently.
    Keywords polyphenols ; coffee ; COVID-19 ; ACE2 ; type 2 diabetes ; obesity ; Nutrition. Foods and food supply ; TX341-641 ; covid19
    Subject code 910
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Frontiers Media S.A.
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  6. Article ; Online: Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome in the Time of COVID-19

    Semiz, Sabina / Serdarevic, Fadila

    Frontiers in Nutrition

    Should We Add a Cup of Coffee?

    2020  Volume 7

    Keywords covid19
    Publisher Frontiers Media SA
    Publishing country ch
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 2776676-7
    ISSN 2296-861X
    ISSN 2296-861X
    DOI 10.3389/fnut.2020.581680
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  7. Article ; Online: Precision medicine in the era of CRISPR-Cas9

    Sabina Semiz / Philip C. Aka

    Palgrave Communications, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    evidence from Bosnia and Herzegovina

    2019  Volume 8

    Abstract: Abstract This article explores the possibilities and challenges of genetic testing, genetic counseling, and genome editing (collectively referred to in this piece as precision medicine) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the era of CRISP-Cas9. It is informed ... ...

    Abstract Abstract This article explores the possibilities and challenges of genetic testing, genetic counseling, and genome editing (collectively referred to in this piece as precision medicine) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the era of CRISP-Cas9. It is informed by recent developments in the field which reached new heights in the radar of global awareness in the wake of the research scandal from China in November of 2018. The scandal generated intense debates, some of it still ongoing, regarding the appropriate boundaries for scientific research on human DNA. Bearing on independent developments within this country, complemented with global events, the article covers several grounds related to the topic, including: the nature and limits of emerging legislation; measures of genetic testing and genetic counseling; public engagement meant to increase awareness among stakeholders, beginning with the public, regarding these novel technologies; and corresponding bioethical and social implications. BH decision makers must work to ensure that socioeconomic factors do not pose obstacles to healthcare access, including matters bordering on precision medicine, and they must strive to realize standards for citizens, whether in healthcare delivery, research, or general educational services, that do not lag behind the rest of Europe. The route to reaching these governance goals will be through well-timed legislation, level-headed implementation, and diligent legislative oversight of the work of administrative agencies.
    Keywords Social Sciences ; H
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
    Document type Article ; Online
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  8. Article ; Online: Effects of combined treatment of probiotics and metformin in management of type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Memon, Hamda / Abdulla, Fatima / Reljic, Tea / Alnuaimi, Saif / Serdarevic, Fadila / Asimi, Zelija Velija / Kumar, Ambuj / Semiz, Sabina

    Diabetes research and clinical practice

    2023  Volume 202, Page(s) 110806

    Abstract: Background: Lifestyle changes and dietary intervention, including the use of probiotics, can modulate dysbiosis of gut microbiome and contribute to the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to assess ...

    Abstract Background: Lifestyle changes and dietary intervention, including the use of probiotics, can modulate dysbiosis of gut microbiome and contribute to the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to assess the efficacy of metformin plus probiotics versus metformin alone on outcomes in patients with T2DM.
    Methods: We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE from inception to February 2023 to identify all randomized controlled trials (RCTs), which compared the use of metformin plus probiotics versus metformin alone in adult patients with T2DM. Data were summarized as mean differences (MD) with 95 % confidence interval (CI) and pooled under the random effects model.
    Findings: Fourteen RCTs (17 comparisons, 1009 patients) were included in this systematic review. Pooled results show a significant decrease in fasting glucose (FG) (MD = -0.64, 95 % CI = -1.06, -0.22) and HbA1c (MD = -0.29, 95 % CI = -0.47, -0.10) levels in patients with T2DM treated with metformin plus probiotics versus metformin alone. The addition of probiotics to metformin resulted in lower odds of gastrointestinal adverse events (Odds ratio = 0.18, 95 % CI = 0.09, 0.3.8; I
    Conclusions: The addition of probiotics to metformin therapy is associated with improvement in T2DM outcomes. However, high-quality and adequately reported RCTs are needed in the future to confirm our findings.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Metformin/therapeutic use ; Hypoglycemic Agents/therapeutic use ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/drug therapy ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/chemically induced ; Probiotics/therapeutic use ; Fasting
    Chemical Substances Metformin (9100L32L2N) ; Hypoglycemic Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-25
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 632523-3
    ISSN 1872-8227 ; 0168-8227
    ISSN (online) 1872-8227
    ISSN 0168-8227
    DOI 10.1016/j.diabres.2023.110806
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  9. Article ; Online: PPAR agonists as add-on treatment with metformin in management of type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Alnuaimi, Saif / Reljic, Tea / Abdulla, Fatima S / Memon, Hamda / Al-Ali, Sarah / Smith, Teagen / Serdarevic, Fadila / Velija Asimi, Zelija / Kumar, Ambuj / Semiz, Sabina

    Scientific reports

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 8809

    Abstract: The combination of metformin and the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) agonists offers a promising avenue for managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) through their potential complementary mechanisms of action. The results from randomized ... ...

    Abstract The combination of metformin and the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) agonists offers a promising avenue for managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) through their potential complementary mechanisms of action. The results from randomized controlled trials (RCT) assessing the efficacy of PPAR agonists plus metformin versus metformin alone in T2D are inconsistent, which prompted the conduct of the systematic review and meta-analysis. We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE from inception (1966) to March 2023 to identify all RCTs comparing any PPAR agonists plus metformin versus metformin alone in T2D. Categorical variables were summarized as relative risk along with 95% confidence interval (CI). Twenty RCTs enrolling a total of 6058 patients met the inclusion criteria. The certainty of evidence ranged from moderate to very low. Pooled results show that using PPAR agonist plus metformin, as compared to metformin alone, results in lower concentrations of fasting glucose [MD = - 22.07 mg/dl (95% CI - 27.17, - 16.97), HbA1c [MD = - 0.53% (95% CI - 0.67, - 0.38)], HOMA-IR [MD = - 1.26 (95% CI - 2.16, - 0.37)], and fasting insulin [MD = - 19.83 pmol/L (95% CI - 29.54, - 10.13)] without significant increase in any adverse events. Thus, synthesized evidence from RCTs demonstrates the beneficial effects of PPAR agonist add-on treatment versus metformin alone in T2D patients. In particular, novel dual PPARα/γ agonist (tesaglitazar) demonstrate efficacy in improving glycaemic and lipid concentrations, so further RCTs should be performed to elucidate the long-term outcomes and safety profile of these novel combined and personalized therapeutic strategies in the management of T2D.PROSPERO registration no. CRD42023412603.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Metformin/therapeutic use ; Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors ; Hypoglycemic Agents/therapeutic use ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/drug therapy ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/chemically induced ; Drug Therapy, Combination
    Chemical Substances Metformin (9100L32L2N) ; Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors ; Hypoglycemic Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-16
    Publishing country England
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-024-59390-z
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  10. Article ; Online: Drug interactions with statins.

    Causevic-Ramosevac, Anida / Semiz, Sabina

    Acta pharmaceutica (Zagreb, Croatia)

    2013  Volume 63, Issue 3, Page(s) 277–293

    Abstract: The 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors (statins) are generally well tolerated as monotherapy. Statins are associated with two important adverse effects, asymptomatic elevation in liver enzymes and myopathy. Myopathy is ... ...

    Abstract The 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors (statins) are generally well tolerated as monotherapy. Statins are associated with two important adverse effects, asymptomatic elevation in liver enzymes and myopathy. Myopathy is most likely to occur when statins are administered with other drugs. Statins are substrates of multiple drug transporters (including OAT- -P1B1, BCRP and MDR1) and several cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes (including CYP3A4, CYP2C8, CYP2C19, and CYP2C9). Possible adverse effects of statins can occur due to interactions in concomitant use of drugs that substantially inhibit or induce their methabolic pathway. This review summarizes the most important interactions of statins.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Anti-Arrhythmia Agents/metabolism ; Anti-Arrhythmia Agents/therapeutic use ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/metabolism ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use ; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System/metabolism ; Drug Interactions/physiology ; Humans ; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/metabolism ; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/therapeutic use ; Hypercholesterolemia/drug therapy ; Hypercholesterolemia/metabolism ; Protease Inhibitors/metabolism ; Protease Inhibitors/therapeutic use ; Substrate Specificity/drug effects
    Chemical Substances Anti-Arrhythmia Agents ; Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors ; Protease Inhibitors ; cytochrome P-450 CYP2C subfamily ; Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System (9035-51-2)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2013-09
    Publishing country Croatia
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1111806-4
    ISSN 1846-9558 ; 1330-0075
    ISSN (online) 1846-9558
    ISSN 1330-0075
    DOI 10.2478/acph-2013-0022
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