Effect of pinealectomy and. melatonin replacement on morphological and biochemical recovery after traumatic brain injury

Ates, Ozkan; Cayli, Suleyman; Gurses, Iclal; Yucel, NESLİHAN; Iraz, Mustafa; Altinoz, Eyup; Kocak, Ayhan; Yologlu, SAİM

doi:10.1016/j.ijdevneu.2006.08.003

Effect of pinealectomy and. melatonin replacement on morphological and biochemical recovery after traumatic brain injury

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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROSCIENCE, vol.24, no.6, pp.357-363, 2006 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 24 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2006
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijdevneu.2006.08.003
Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROSCIENCE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.357-363
Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Numerous studies showed that melatonin, a free radical scavenger, is neuroprotective. In this study, we investigated the effect of pinealectomy and administration of exogenous melatonin on oxidative stress and morphological changes after experimental brain injury.