Dose-dependent neuroprotective effects of melatonin on experimental spinal cord injury in rats

Gul, S; Celik, SE; Kalayci, M; Tasyurekli, M; Cokar, N; Bilge, T

doi:10.1016/j.surneu.2005.03.036

Dose-dependent neuroprotective effects of melatonin on experimental spinal cord injury in rats

Gul S., Celik S., Kalayci M., Tasyurekli M., Cokar N., Bilge T.

SURGICAL NEUROLOGY, vol.64, no.4, pp.355-361, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 64 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2005
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.surneu.2005.03.036
Journal Name: SURGICAL NEUROLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.355-361
Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: This report examines the dose-dependent effects of melatonin on early lipid peroxidation levels, ultrastructural changes, and neurological function in experimental spinal cord injury (SCI) by comparing them with therapeutic levels of methylprednisolone in rats.