Browsing by Author "Akbulut, K. Gonca"
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Age-related changes in the rat brain mitochondrial antioxidative enzyme ratios: Modulation by melatonin
Ozturk, Guler; Akbulut, K. Gonca; Guney, Sevin; Acuna-Castroviejo, Dario (PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2012)Oxidative stress is an important factor for aging. The antioxidative enzymes glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione reductase (GRd) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) play a crucial role protecting the organism against the ... -
Age-related changes in tissue and plasma zinc levels: Modulation by exogenously administered melatonin
Oeztuerk, Gueler; Akbulut, K. Gonca; Afrasyap, Lale (TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC, 2008)Melatonin (MEL) is synthesized mainly in the pineal gland and derived from 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). Zinc (Zn) is one of the most important trace elements in the body. Zn and MEL levels are changed with aging. The aim ... -
Comparison of Melatonin Effect on Oxidant Status and Antioxidant Capacity in Liver and Heart of Young and Aged Rats
Guney, Sevin; Cumaoglu, Ahmet; Ozturk, Guler; Akbulut, K. Gonca; Karasu, Cimen (ELSEVIER TAIWAN, 2013)Background: Oxidative stress is involved in several pathologic conditions such as metabolic or cardiovascular disease, and in aging. Oxidative damage of biomolecules increases with age. Melatonin is the main neurohormone ...
