Serum nitric oxide, asymmetric dimethylarginine, and plasma homocysteine levels in active Behcet's disease

AYDIN M., KOCA C., UYSAL S., Totan Y., Yagci R., Armutcu F., ...Daha Fazla

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, cilt.42, ss.1194-1199, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 42
  • Basım Tarihi: 2012
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3906/sag-1201-75
  • Dergi Adı: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1194-1199
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Aim: Behcet's disease is a relapsing vasculitis characterized by endothelial dysfunction. This study was conducted to determine the levels of nitric oxide (NO) and 2 related parameters, asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) and homocysteine levels, in relation to the pathogenesis of Behcet's disease.