Effect of Melatonin on Bone Mineral Density of Irradiated Rats

Objective: Melatonin is a powerful endogenous antioxidant and it may play a role in preventionof radiation-induced damage. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect ofmelatonin on bone mineral density in rats receiving radiation.Materials and Methods: Sprague Dawley rats were divided into...

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Main Authors: Zerrin Orbak, Vecdi Ertekin, Mustafa Yildirim, Vildan Ertekin, Bedri Seven, Ihsan Karslioglu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royan Institute (ACECR), Tehran 2011-01-01
Series:Cell Journal
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Online Access:http://celljournal.org/library/upload/article/af_3722226Orbak.pdf