Histological evaluation of the periodontal ligament from aged wistar rats supplemented with ascorbic acid

Histological evaluation of the periodontal ligament from aged wistar rats supplemented with ascorbic acid

Ascorbic acid (AA) is able to neutralize reactive oxygen species and is essential for collagen synthesis. In aging process oxidative stress is elevated. This study aims to investigate the effects of AA supplementation on the periodontal ligament (PL) of rats during aging. Twenty five rats were used...

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Main Authors: Jacqueline N. Zanoni, Nathalia M. Lucas, Aline R. Trevizan, Ivan D.S. Souza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2013-03-01
Series:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
Subjects:
envelhecimento
ácido ascórbico
colágeno
ligamento periodontal
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0001-37652013000100327&lng=en&tlng=en

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