Atorvastatin exerts anti-nociceptive activity and decreases serum levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in a rat endometriosis model

Simsek Y., GÜL M., YILMAZ E., ÖZEROL İ. H., ÖZEROL E., PARLAKPINAR H.

ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS, vol.290, no.5, pp.999-1006, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 290 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00404-014-3295-4
  • Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.999-1006
  • Keywords: Statins, Endometriosis, Pain control, Inflammation, CYCLOOXYGENASE-2 INHIBITOR, PERITONEAL-FLUID, INFLAMMATION, DISEASE, WOMEN, REGRESSION, ANALGESIA, MARKERS, PAIN
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of atorvastatin in the treatment of experimental endometriosis.