Effect of Melatonin on Bone Mineral Density of Irradiated Rats

ORBAK, Zerrin; Ertekin, Vecdi; YILDIRIM, Mustafa; Ertekin, VİLDAN; Seven, Bedri; Karslioglu, Ihsan

Effect of Melatonin on Bone Mineral Density of Irradiated Rats

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ORBAK Z., Ertekin V., YILDIRIM M., Ertekin V. , Seven B., Karslioglu I.

YAKHTEH, vol.12, no.4, pp.459-462, 2011 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 12 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2011
Title of Journal : YAKHTEH
Page Numbers: pp.459-462

Abstract

Objective: Melatonin is a powerful endogenous antioxidant and it may play a role in prevention of radiation-induced damage. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of melatonin on bone mineral density in rats receiving radiation.