Effect of heme oxygenase-1 induction by octreotide on TNBS-induced colitis
JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY, vol.22, no.11, pp.1852-1858, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 22 Issue: 11
- Publication Date: 2007
- Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2007.04838.x
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1852-1858
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background and Aim: Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the colon and rectum. Although the precise etiology of ulcerative colitis remains unknown, it is believed to involve an abnormal host response to endogenous or environmental antigens, genetic factors, and oxidative damage. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) induction by octreotide could protect against oxidative and inflammatory damage from induced colitis.