Melatonin protects the heart and pancreas by improving glucose homeostasis, oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis in T2DM-induced rats
Cardiomyopathy and pancreatic injury are health issues associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and are characterized by elevated oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis. Melatonin (MLT) is a hormone with multifunctional antioxidant activity. The protective effects of MLT on the heart an...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-03-01
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Series: | Heliyon |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240584402100579X |