The effect of excimer laser keratectomy on corneal glutathione-related enzymes in rabbits

Bilgihan A., Bilgihan K., Yis O., Yis N., Hasanreisoglu B.

FREE RADICAL RESEARCH, cilt.37, sa.4, ss.399-403, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 37 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2003
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/1071576031000064711
  • Dergi Adı: FREE RADICAL RESEARCH
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.399-403
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Glutathione related enzymes are involved in the metabolism and detoxification of cytotoxic and carcinogenic compounds as well as reactive oxygen species. Excimer laser is a very useful tool for the treatment of refractive errors and removing superficial corneal opacities. Previous studies have shown that excimer laser may initiate free radical formation in the cornea. In the present study, we evaluated the effect of excimer laser keratectomy on corneal glutathione-related enzyme activities in rabbits.