Protective effect of ethyl pyruvate on liver injury in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

Akkoc H., Kelle I., Tunik S., Bahceci S., Sencar L., Ayaz E., ...More

ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA, vol.75, no.3, pp.336-341, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 75 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.336-341
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and aims : Diabetes Mellitus, leading to an increase in oxidative stress, can cause liver damage. Our aim was to investigate the antioxidant effects of Ethyl Pyruvate (EP) on the liver tissue in diabetic rats.