The time-dependent effect of exogenous epidermal growth factor administration on oxidant events in submandibular glands of New Zeland-type male rabbits

Tasir S., AVCI E., Peker E. G. G., COŞKUN CEVHER Ş.

JOURNAL OF ORAL HEALTH AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY, vol.9, no.2, pp.92-98, 2020 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.22122/johoe.v9i2.1044
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ORAL HEALTH AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Page Numbers: pp.92-98
  • Keywords: Epidermal Growth Factor, Submandibular Gland, Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances, Glutathione, Ascorbic Acid, LIPID-PEROXIDATION, ANTIOXIDANT STATUS, OXIDATIVE STRESS, FACTOR EGF, PROLIFERATION, THERAPY, ETHANOL, LEVEL, BETA
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Epidermal growth factor (EGF) plays an important role in the wound healing process. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of EGF on salivary gland oxidative events due to the incision wound created in the oral mucosa.