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., ...More

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

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1201-75
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.1194-1199
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

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.