Vol. 27 (Suppl 2) 2006 Neuro endocrinology letters

Participation of reactive oxygen species in diabetes-induced endothelial dysfunction.

OBJECTIVES: In the present study, the relationship between diabetes-induced hyperglycemia, reactive oxygen species production and endothelium-mediated arterial function was examined. The effect of antioxidant on the reactive oxygen species induced damage was tested.

METHODS: Diabetes was induced by streptozotocin.....