Protective Effect of Melatonin Against Radiotherapy-Induced Small Intestinal Oxidative Stress: Biochemical Evaluation

Protective Effect of Melatonin Against Radiotherapy-Induced Small Intestinal Oxidative Stress: Biochemical Evaluation

<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Radiation enteritis is a common side effect after radiotherapy for abdominal and pelvic malignancies. The aim of the present study was to investigate the protective effect of melatonin, known for its free radical scavenging ability, against radiotherapy-...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Eleojo Musa, Dheyauldeen Shabeeb, Haider Saadoon Qasim Alhilfi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
radiotherapy
melatonin
small intestine
oxidative stress
ionizing radiation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/55/6/308

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