Estrogen protects the liver and intestines against sepsis-induced injury in rats
Articles > Article · 2005
Authors: GÖKSEL ŞENER, SERAP ARBAK, Pelin ÖZTÜRK, NURSAL GEDİK, BERRAK Ç YEĞEN
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2005, vol 128, pp 70-78
DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2005.02.019
Summary
Background and aim. Sepsis is commonly associated with enhanced generation of reactive oxygen metabolites, leading to multiple organ dysfunctions. The aim of this study was to examine the putative protective role of estradiol against sepsis-induced oxidative organ damage.