Vol. 30 (3) 2009 Neuro endocrinology letters

The effect of laparotomy on hydroxyl radicals, singlet oxygen and antioxidants measured by EPR method in the tails of rats.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to demonstrate that direct measurement of hydroxyl radicals and singlet oxygen in the tail of living rats is possible. The basic level of hydroxyl radicals and singlet oxygen were measured and the effects of antioxidants on their levels were studied in the tail of living anaesthetized rats after acut.....