Administration of Selenium Decreases Lipid Peroxidation and Increases Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetes Mellitus
Objective: The imbalance in oxidant/antioxidant status plays a pivotal role in diabetes mellitus (DM). Selenium is a integral component of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase. Se treatment induces angiogenesis and improves endothelial function through increased expression of vascular en...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Royan Institute (ACECR), Tehran
2017-08-01
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Series: | Cell Journal |
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Online Access: | http://celljournal.org/journal/article/14360/download |