Effects of Melatonin on Oxidative Stress Index and Alveolar Bone Loss in Diabetic Rats With Periodontitis.

Köse O., Arabacı T., Kara A., Yemenoglu H., Kermen E., Kızıldag A., ...More

Journal of periodontology, vol.87, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 87
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1902/jop.2016.150541
  • Journal Name: Journal of periodontology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Anti-inflammatory agents, antioxidants, diabetes mellitus, melatonin, oxidative stress, periodontitis, GINGIVAL CREVICULAR FLUID, LIPID-PEROXIDATION LEVELS, ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID, REACTIVE OXYGEN, ANTIOXIDANT ENZYMES, METABOLIC SYNDROME, POTENTIAL ROLE, SERUM, DISEASE, SALIVA
  • Ataturk University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of systemic melatonin treatment on serum oxidative stress index (OSI) and alveolar bone loss (ABL) in rats with diabetes mellitus (DM) and periodontitis.