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Ischaemia–reperfusion injury of rat ovary and the effects of vitamin C, mannitol and verapamil
Authors: Nevin Sa
söz; Üçler Kisa; Alparslan Apan
Source: Human Reproduction, Volume 17, Number 11, November 2002 , pp. 2972-2976(5)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: In this prospective controlled study, the aim was to examine the effects of vitamin C, mannitol and verapamil on adnexial ischaemia–reperfusion injury in the rat ovary. METHODS: Thirty-six female Wistar rats were used. In the controls (group 1), only laparotomy was performed. In group 2, ovarian ischaemia was produced and the bilateral ovaries were surgically removed 4 h later. In group 3, an ischaemic period of 4 h was followed by reperfusion for 1 h; the bilateral ovaries were then removed. In groups 4, 5 and 6, after 4 h of ischaemia, either vitamin C, mannitol or verapamil respectively was infused before reperfusion; after 1 h of reperfusion the ovaries were removed. Thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) levels were measured in all ovary tissues. RESULTS: TBARS levels of the reperfusion group were significantly higher than those of groups treated with vitamin C or mannitol (P = 0.013 and P = 0.045 respectively), but not of the verapamil group. CONCLUSIONS: Vitamin C and mannitol were found to be effective in reducing ischaemia–reperfusion injury of the ovary during its early stages, but verapamil was ineffective.Keywords: mannitol; ovary; reperfusion; verapamil; vitamin C
Document Type: Research article
Affiliations:
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Publication date: 2002-11-01
- Human Reproduction features full-length, peer-reviewed papers reporting original research, clinical case histories, as well as opinions and debates on topical issues. Papers published cover the scientific and medical aspects of reproductive physiology and pathology, endocrinology, andrology, gonad function, gametogenesis, fertilization, embryo development, implantation, pregnancy, genetics, genetic diagnosis, oncology, infectious disease, surgery, contraception, infertility treatment, psychology, ethics and social issues. The highest scientific and editorial standard is maintained throughout the journal along with a rapid rate of publication.
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