Effects of melatonin on the oxidant/antioxidant status and lung histopathology in rabbits exposed to cigarette smoke

Unlu, Mehmet; Fidan, Fatma; Sezer, Murat; Tetik, Levent; Sahin, Onder; Esme, Hidir; Koken, Tulay; Serteser, Mustafa

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1843.2006.00865.x

Effects of melatonin on the oxidant/antioxidant status and lung histopathology in rabbits exposed to cigarette smoke

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RESPIROLOGY, vol.11, no.4, pp.422-428, 2006 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 11 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2006
Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2006.00865.x
Title of Journal : RESPIROLOGY
Page Numbers: pp.422-428

Abstract

Objectives and background: To evaluate the effects of cigarette smoking on the histopathology and the oxidant/antioxidant status of the lungs and to test the potential antioxidant benefits of melatonin on these induced changes.