Neuroprotective effects of Ac.YVAD.cmk on experimental spinal cord injury in rats

Karaoglan A., Kaya E., Akdemir O., Sagmanligil A., Bilguvar K., Cirakoglu B., ...More

SURGICAL NEUROLOGY, vol.69, no.6, pp.561-567, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 69 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.surneu.2007.03.041
  • Journal Name: SURGICAL NEUROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.561-567
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Apoptosis as a cell death mechanism is important in numerous diseases, including traumatic SCI. We evaluated the neuroprotective effects of Ac.YVAD.cmk and functional outcomes in a rat SCI model.