The Protective Effect of Curcumin on Ionizing Radiation-induced Cataractogenesis in Rats

The Protective Effect of Curcumin on Ionizing Radiation-induced Cataractogenesis in Rats

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the protective effect of curcumin against ionizing radiation-induced cataract in the lens of rats. Material and Methods: Rats were divided into six groups. Group 1: Control, Group 2: Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), Group 3: DMSO+curcumin, Group 4: Irradiat...

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Main Authors: Fatma Nesrin Turan, Cem Uzal, Ömer Benian, Hakan Erbaş, Hakan Karadağ, Özgür Gündüz, Meryem Akpolat, Dikmen Dökmeci, Seher Çimen Özgen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2012-12-01
Series:Balkan Medical Journal
Subjects:
Cataract
curcumin
ionizing radiation
lipid peroxidation
oxidative stress
radioprotective
Online Access:http://www.balkanmedicaljournal.org/text.php3?id=902

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