The Effect of Celecoxib, a Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitor on Noise- Induced Hearing Loss
Objective(s): Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the major cause of acquired hearing loss. Celecoxib, a cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor, is a non- steroidal anti- inflammatory drug (NSAID) with known antioxidant and antineoplastic activity. Therefore, we monitored the extent of temporary noise...
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2013-05-01
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| Series: | Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://ijbms.mums.ac.ir/pdf_787_50e25ccccaa9bd7b51c26d200afa11c3.html |