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Dexpanthenol prevents ovarian ischemic damage via antioxidant mechanisms in ratsSeyhan Polat, Ozlem Ekici, Ebru Inci Coskun, Onural Ozhan, Azibe Yildiz, Nigar Vardi, Zeynep Erdemli, Yusuf Turkoz, Ahmet Acet, Hakan Parlakpinar. Abstract | | | | Ovarian torsion is a gynecological emergency characterized by ovarian ischemic damage. This study aimed to investigate the possible protective effects of dexpanthenol (DEX)-an antioxidant molecule-against ovarian ischemic damage in rats. The rats were simple randomly grouped into (1) Sham group (n=8); (2) Ischemia (I) group (n=8) (2 hours of I in ovaries); (3) DEX+I group (n=8) (500 mg/kg DEX administration 30 minutes before 2 hours of I.) The removed ovaries were examined histopathologically and biochemically. In the DEX+I group, necrosis-pycnosis severity was significantly reduced compared to the I group; but congestion-hemorrhage severity was similar. In the I group, malondialdehyde (MDA) and total oxidant status (TOS) levels were slightly increased, and glutathione (GSH) levels were significantly decreased compared to the Sham group. In the DEX+I group, MDA and TOS levels were slightly reduced and GSH levels were slightly increased compared to the I group. DEX prevents ischemic damage in rat ovaries via an antioxidant effect. Further research is needed to support our findings.
Key words: Antioxidant, dexpanthenol, ischemia, oxidative stress, ovary.
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