Effects of melatonin on plasma S-nitrosoglutathione and glutathione in streptozotocin-treated rats
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2004Yazar
Kokoglu, E
Kavunoglu, G
Cansever, S
Altug, T
Gorgun, FM
Gumustas, MK
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The aim of this study was to determine the effects of streptozotocin-induced diabetes on plasma reduced glutathione (GSH) and S-nitrosoglutathione (CSNO) levels. Further, the study investigated whether an antioxidant, pineal hormone melatonin, could protect against STZ-induced effects. STZ significantly decreased plasma GSH but increased the levels of plasma GSNO. Daily supplementation with melatonin restored plasma thiol to control values. Data suggest that STZ-induced hyperglycemia and compounds that act as scavengers of free radicals and peroxynitrite like melatonin may exert protection against STZ-incluced toxicity.
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