Histopathological evaluation of melatonin as a protective agent in heart injury induced by radiation in a rat model
PATHOLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE, vol.210, no.12, pp.863-871, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 210 Issue: 12
- Publication Date: 2014
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.prp.2014.08.006
- Journal Name: PATHOLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.863-871
- Inonu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Introduction: Melatonin is a hormone which is known to be a powerful cardioprotective agent due to its free radical-scavenging properties. This study was carried out to evaluate whether melatonin administration prior to irradiation would have a protective effect on cardiac histopathological changes in an experimental rat model.