Melatonin exerts a neuroprotective effect against γ-radiation-induced brain injury in the rat through the modulation of neurotransmitters, inflammatory cytokines, oxidative stress, and apoptosis
Mohamed A. El‐Missiry, Sameh M. Shabana, Sara J. Ghazala, Azza I. Othman, Maggie E. Amer
Topics & Concepts
Oxidative stressMelatoninMalondialdehydeSuperoxide dismutaseEndocrinologyGlutathione peroxidaseGlutathioneInternal medicineNeuroprotectionChemistryGlutamate receptorAntioxidantReactive oxygen speciesPharmacologyBiologyMedicineBiochemistryEnzymeReceptorCircadian rhythm and melatoninTryptophan and brain disordersStress Responses and Cortisol