Effects of Molsidomine on Retinopathy and Oxidative Stress Induced by Radiotheraphy in Rat Eyes

Ozer M. A., POLAT N., Ozen S., PARLAKPINAR H., EKICI K., POLAT A., ...More

CURRENT EYE RESEARCH, vol.42, no.5, pp.803-809, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/02713683.2016.1238943
  • Journal Name: CURRENT EYE RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.803-809
  • Keywords: Antioxidant, apoptosis, ionizing radiation, molsidomine, oxidative stress, OXIDE DONOR MOLSIDOMINE, RADIATION RETINOPATHY, NITRIC-OXIDE, PREVENTION, MELANOMA, DAMAGE, MODEL
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: To determine the role of Molsidomine in preventing radiation-induced retinopathy after head and neck region irradiation of rats with a single radiation dose of 15 Gy.