Investigation of the effect of astaxanthin on alveolar bone loss in experimental periodontitis

Yuce H. B., ALPAN A. L., Gevrek F., Toker H.

JOURNAL OF PERIODONTAL RESEARCH, cilt.53, sa.1, ss.131-138, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 53 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2018
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/jre.12497
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF PERIODONTAL RESEARCH
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.131-138
  • Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background and ObjectiveAstaxanthin is a keto-carotenoid that has a strong antioxidant effect. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of astaxanthin on alveolar bone loss and histopathological changes in ligature-induced periodontitis in rats.