Effects of simvastatin on bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in female rats

Statins reduce cholesterol levels by inhibiting 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase and have a major place in the treatment of atherosclerotic disease. Recent studies have shown anti-inflammatory properties of statins. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effec...

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Main Authors: Tulek,Baykal, Kiyan,Esen, Kiyici,Aysel, Toy,Hatice, Bariskaner,Hulagu, Suerdem,Mecit
Language:English
Published: Sociedad de Biología de Chile 2012
Online Access:http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0716-97602012000400003
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