The Effect of Systemic Amantadine Sulfate on Malondialdehyde and Total Thiol Levels in Rat Corneas
Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research, cilt.9, sa.3, ss.339-342, 2014 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Özet
- Cilt numarası: 9 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2014
- Doi Numarası: 10.4103/2008-322x.143373
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.339-342
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Amantadin Sulfate, Anti-Oxidant, Cornea, Malondyaldehide, Oxidant, Rats, Total Thiol
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Purpose: To evaluate the malondialdehyde (MDA) and total thiol (sulfhydryl, SH) levels in rat corneas after intraperitoneal injection of amantadine sulfate. Methods: A total of 12 Wistar albino rats were divided into two groups: control group (n = 6) and amantadine group (n = 6). Balanced salt solution (1 mL, 0.9% NaCl, twice/day) was injected into rats in control group. Amantadine sulfate (2 mg/1 mL, twice/day) was injected into rats in amantadine group. In each group, two rats were injected for 1 week, two received injections for 1 month, and two rats received injections for 3 months. The corneas were homogenized and MDA and SH levels were measured spectroflourometrically. Results: In control group, median MDA and SH levels were 2.37 (range, 0.92-3.60) and 25.35 (range, 6.30-54.0) nmol/mg, respectively. In amantadine group, median MDA and SH levels were 3.57 (range, 1.25-5.92) and 32.65 (range, 3.30-48.3) nmol/mg, respectively. The difference between this two groups regarding MDA (P = 0.14) and SH (P = 1.0) levels was statistically insignificant. Conclusion: Systemically administered amantadine sulfate seems not to cause MDA and SH imbalance in rat corneas.