Sönmez, Çağla

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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14411/6673
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Sonmez,Cagla Sönmez, Çağla Sönmez Ç. Ç.,Sönmez Çağla Sönmez Altun C. Ç., Sönmez Sonmez,C. Sonmez, Cagla S., Çağla S.,Çağla Çağla, Sönmez C., Sonmez C.,Sonmez Sonmez C. Sönmez,Ç. S.,Cagla S., Cagla Cagla, Sonmez Sonmez,Ç.
Job Title
Profesör Doktor
Email Address
cagla.sonmez@atilim.edu.tr
Main Affiliation
Basic Sciences
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Website
https://www.atilim.edu.tr/tr/tip/page/4996/temel-tip-bilimleri
ORCID ID
0000-0002-5864-6379
Scopus Author ID
38762052500
Turkish CoHE Profile ID
307F469B228DC166
Google Scholar ID
ICuxaGUAAAAJ
WoS Researcher ID
M-4065-2019

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Physical SciencesLife SciencesHealth Sciences
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EnergyChemistryEngineeringBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyMedicine
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Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentOrganic ChemistryBiomedical EngineeringMolecular BiologyBiochemistry
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Algal biology and biofuel production
Free Radicals and Antioxidants
Biodiesel Production and Applications
Nitrogen and Sulfur Effects on Brassica
Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities

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CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION6
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AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY7
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DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH8
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Publication Collaboration

Affiliation Name Count
Middle East Technical University 11
Konya Food and Agriculture University 10
Atilim University 6
John Innes Centre 3
Ankara University 2
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5

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7

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1.25

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1.75

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Scientific Reports2
Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science1
Journal of Food Biochemistry1
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  • Article
    Unveiling the Impact of Vernalisation on Seed Oil Content and Fatty Acid Composition in Rapeseed (Brassica Napus L.) Through Simulated Shorter Winters
    (John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2025-04-15) Çağlı, İ.; Kıvrak, B.E.; Altunbaş, O.; Sönmez, Ç.
    Climate change is leading to warmer winters world-wide with an increasing number of extreme events every year. Studies show that winter varieties of rapeseed are particularly impacted negatively by global warming. This study investigates the molecular, physiological, and biochemical effects of diverse vernalisation scenarios (i.e., the vernalisation models) on rapeseed plants and seeds. The winter and spring varieties of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) were subjected to short durations of vernalisation (3 and 4 weeks) as well as to 6- and 8-week long vernalisation interrupted by 1-week devernalisation intervals at warm temperatures. Our results reveal a notable difference in vernalisation responsiveness in major floral regulator FLC orthologues between the late-flowering winter variety, Darmor, the early-flowering winter variety, Bristol, and the spring variety, Helios, after 3 weeks of vernalisation. Within the three FLC genes (BnaFLCA02, BnaFLCA10, and BnaFLCC02) analysed in this study, BnaFLCA10 emerged as the most responsive to vernalisation in all three varieties. The vernalisation duration significantly influenced seed oil content and fatty acid composition in both Bristol and Helios varieties. In Bristol, the 2 + 6w vernalisation model in which vernalisation was interrupted for 1 week after 2 weeks of vernalisation and continued for another 4 weeks consistently resulted in the highest oil content and oleic acid percentage. The interrupted vernalisation (2 + 4w and 2 + 6w) also led to increased monounsaturated fatty acids across all 3 years. In Helios, non-vernalised plants produced seeds with the lowest oil content, and vernalisation duration positively correlated with both seed oil content and oleic acid percentage. Our findings unveil a robust correlation between vernalisation and seed oil content, as well as fatty acid composition in rapeseed. © 2025 The Author(s). Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science published by Wiley-VCH GmbH.
  • Article
    Citation - WoS: 5
    Citation - Scopus: 7
    Antioxidant Activity of Micractinium Sp. (Chlorophyta) Extracts Against H2O2 Induced Oxidative Stress in Human Breast Adenocarcinoma Cells
    (Nature Portfolio, 2024-11-11) Bulut, Onur; Kose, Iskin Engin; Sonmez, Cagla; Oktem, Huseyin Avni
    In response to the growing demand for high-value bioactive compounds, microalgae cultivation has gained a significant acceleration in recent years. Among these compounds, antioxidants have emerged as essential constituents in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. This study focuses on Micractinium sp. ME05, a green microalgal strain previously isolated from hot springs flora in our laboratory. Micractinium sp. cells were extracted using six different solvents, and their antioxidant capacity, as well as total phenolic, flavonoid, and carotenoid contents were evaluated. The methanolic extracts demonstrated the highest antioxidant capacity, measuring 7.72 and 93.80 mu mol trolox equivalents g-1 dry weight (DW) according to the DPPH and FRAP assays, respectively. To further characterize the biochemical profile, reverse phase high-performance chromatography (RP-HPLC) was employed to quantify twelve different phenolics, including rutin, gallic acid, benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, and beta-carotene, in the microalgal extracts. Notably, the acetone extracts of Micractinium sp. grown mixotrophically contained a high amount of gallic acid (469.21 +/- 159.74 mu g g-1 DW), while 4-hydroxy benzoic acid (403.93 +/- 20.98 mu g g-1 DW) was the main phenolic compound in the methanolic extracts under heterotrophic cultivation. Moreover, extracts from Micractinium sp. exhibited remarkable cytoprotective activity by effectively inhibiting hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress and cell death in human breast adenocarcinoma (MCF-7) cells. In conclusion, with its diverse biochemical composition and adaptability to different growth regimens, Micractinium sp. emerges as a robust candidate for mass cultivation in nutraceutical and food applications.
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    Antioxidant Activity of Micractinium Sp. (Chlorophyta) Extracts Against H2o2 Induced Oxidative Stress in Human Breast Adenocarcinoma Cells
    (Nature Portfolio, 2025-02-06) Bulut, Onur; Kose, Iskin Engin; Sonmez, Cagla; Oktem, Huseyin Avni
    Correction to: Scientific Reportshttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-63960-6, published online 11 Nov 2024. In the original version of this Article, author Onur Bulut was incorrectly affiliated with “Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Konya Food and Agriculture University, 42080 Konya, Türkiye.” His correct affiliation is listed below: Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Atilim University, 06830, Ankara, Türkiye The original article has been corrected. © The Author(s) 2025.
  • Article
    Nutritional Composition, Phenolic Constituents, and Antioxidant Activity of the Edible Desert Truffle Terfezia Claveryi (Chatin)
    (Wiley, 2026-01) Bulut, Onur; Altunbas, Osman; Sonmez, Cagla
    The edible desert truffle, Terfezia claveryi, is a highly valued wild macrofungal species native to the semiarid regions of Central Anatolia. This study provides molecular identification and a comprehensive biochemical evaluation of T. claveryi, using lyophilized material to assess its nutritional composition, phenolic profile, and antioxidant potential. Proximate analysis revealed high carbohydrate (69.93 +/- 1.69%) and moderate protein (13.8 +/- 0.55%) contents, a low lipid level (3.45 +/- 0.14%), and notably high vitamin C concentration (86.90 +/- 0.33 mg 100 g(-1) DW). Linoleic (C18:2%, 67.63%), oleic (C18:1%, 17.29%), and palmitic (C16:0%, 10.81%) acids predominated in the fatty acid profile. Amino acid analysis showed an exceptionally high lysine proportion (30.9% of total amino acids) and an essential-to-nonessential amino acid ratio (1.64) exceeding the FAO/WHO reference value, indicating superior protein quality. Mycotoxins were not detected using chromatographic methods, confirming the safety of the samples. Solvent extracts of lyophilized T. claveryi were prepared using methanol-water and acetone-water mixtures at varying ratios, as well as ethyl acetate and hexane. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents were highest in aqueous methanol and acetone extracts, which also exhibited strong radical scavenging and reducing activities in DPPH, FRAP, and ABTS assays. RP-HPLC analysis identified gallic acid, rutin, quercetin, and vanillic acid as major phenols, with gallic acid being predominant (154.81 +/- 5.50 mu g g(-1) DW). A strong correlation (R-2 > 0.95; p < 0.001) was observed between phenolic content and antioxidant capacity. Overall, T. claveryi represents a safe, nutrient-rich, and phenolic-dense functional food with significant potential to complement lysine-deficient cereal-based diets.