Experience 🏛️
Prof. Murat Kızıl has an extensive academic and professional career spanning over 30 years. Starting as a Research Assistant at Dicle University (1990-1996) 🏛️, he progressed to Assistant Professor (2001-2007), Associate Professor (2007-2013), and finally Professor (2013–present) in Chemistry 🧬. His global expertise includes postdoctoral research at the University of Missouri, USA 🇺🇸, and visiting scholar roles in leading institutions like Nottingham University, UK 🇬🇧, Georg-August University, Germany 🇩🇪, and the Academy of Sciences of Moldova 🇲🇩. Additionally, he participated in multiple Erasmus Staff Mobilities across Europe, contributing to international academic exchange 🌍📚.
Awards🏆🎓
Prof. Murat Kızıl has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his academic career. He graduated 1st place in his undergraduate degree at Dicle University in 1989 🥇. He earned scholarships for PhD and postdoctoral studies in the UK 🇬🇧 and USA 🇺🇸, funded by YÖK, Nottingham University, and the NIH. He won a special merit award from Nottingham University in 1996 🌟. Prof. Kızıl received multiple TUBITAK publication awards (1997-2012) and DAAD funding for research in Germany 🇩🇪. In 2015, he was recognized as one of the top 10 reviewers for Elsevier’s Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry 🧪📚.
Research Projects 🔬
Prof. Murat Kızıl has spearheaded numerous impactful research projects focusing on DNA damage protection, antioxidant activities, and bioactive compounds. His work includes DNA isolation from thermotolerant bacteria, design of artificial enzymes, and molecular characterization of Streptomyces strains 🧬. He has coordinated projects on antimicrobial effects of local plants, antioxidant properties of fruits like grapes and pomegranates, and synthesis of potential anticancer molecules 🌱🧪. Funded by institutions like TUBITAK and Dicle University, his studies have contributed to advancements in biochemistry, nanotechnology, and pharmacology, showcasing his leadership in tackling significant scientific challenges 🌍🏆.
Research Focus 🧬💊
Prof. Murat Kızıl’s research is centered on antioxidants, oxidative stress, and bioactive natural compounds 🌿. His work includes studying DNA damage protection, protein oxidation, and lipid peroxidation, particularly focusing on natural products like pomegranate juice, watermelon extracts, and Hypericum species 🌍🧪. He explores the antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticholinesterase activities of plant-based compounds and their applications in health sciences 🍇💉. Additionally, Prof. Kızıl contributes to drug design and synthesis, examining small molecules, artificial nucleases, and potential anticancer agents. His interdisciplinary research bridges biochemistry, pharmacology, and molecular biology, addressing critical challenges in health and medicine 🧫🌟.
Publications 📚
Paper Title: Evaluation of Ethanol Extract of Morus nigra L. as an Inhibitory Agent for DNA-Advanced Glycation End Products (DNA-AGEs)
Authors: Akay, F., Çeken Toptancı, B., İnceören, N., Kızıl, G., Kızıl, M.
Journal: Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics (2024, 61(2), pp. 75–84) 📚🧬
Paper Title: Antiglycative Effect of Combination of Extracts of Capsicum annuum (Chilli) and Pyridoxamine Against Glycation in Streptozotocin-Induced Experimental Diabetes in Rats
Authors: İnceören, N., Akay, F., Nas, C., Kızıl, G., Kızıl, M.
Journal: Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia (2023, 33(4), pp. 831–846) 🌶️🩺
Paper Title: In Vitro Inhibition of Advanced Glycation End Product Formation by Ethanol Extract of Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum L.) Seed
Authors: İnceören, N., Emen, S., Çeken Toptancı, B., Kızıl, G., Kızıl, M.
Journal: South African Journal of Botany (2022, 149, pp. 682–692) 🌿🧪
Paper Title: A Novel Hypothesis for COVID-19 Pathogenesis: Retinol Depletion and Retinoid Signaling Disorder
Authors: Sarohan, A.R., Kızıl, M., İnkaya, A.Ç., Akram, M., Cen, O.
Journal: Cellular Signalling (2021, 87, 110121) 🦠🔬
Paper Title: In Vitro DNA Damage, Protein Oxidation Protective Activity, and Antioxidant Potentials of Almond Fruit (Amygdalus trichamygdalus) Parts (Hull and Drupe) Using Soxhlet Ethanol Extraction
Authors: Meydan, İ., Kizil, G., Demir, H., Çeken Toptancı, B., Kızıl, M.
Journal: Advances in Traditional Medicine (2020, 20(4), pp. 571–579) 🌰🧬