Effects of montelukast on burn wound healing in a rat model
CLINICAL AND INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE, vol.33, no.6, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 33 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2010
- Journal Name: CLINICAL AND INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Inonu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Purpose: Montelukast, a selective cysteinyl leukotriene D(4)-receptor antagonist, is used in the treatment of asthma. In a rat model, our aim was to investigate the effects of montelukast, alone or in combination with topical antibiotics, on local burn wound healing.