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Protective Effect of Boric Acid Against 3-NPA-Induced Ovarian Damage   
Yazarlar (6)
Arş. Gör. Ömer Faruk BAŞER Arş. Gör. Ömer Faruk BAŞER
Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Mahmut KARAPEHLİVAN Prof. Dr. Mahmut KARAPEHLİVAN
Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Abdulsamed KÜKÜRT Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Abdulsamed KÜKÜRT
Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Arş. Gör. Ayfer YILDIZ UYSAL Arş. Gör. Ayfer YILDIZ UYSAL
Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Esra Kafkas
Kafkas University, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Serpil DAĞ Prof. Dr. Serpil DAĞ
Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Devamını Göster
Özet
In our study, the potential protective effects of boric acid (BA) against ovarian damage induced by 3-nitropropionic acid (3-NPA) were investigated. In an experiment conducted on female Wistar rats, the animals were divided into groups receiving control, 3-NPA, 3-NPA + BA, and BA only. 3-NPA triggers oxidative stress in the body by inducing excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to cellular damage and apoptosis. Experimental results showed that oxidative stress markers (MDA, GSH, and GSH-Px) increased in the group treated with 3-NPA, along with elevated inflammatory and apoptotic indicators (TNF-α, IL-6, NF-κB, caspase 3, and 9). Moreover, significant histopathological findings such as degeneration, necrosis, and oocyte loss in follicles were observed. Boric acid application significantly reduced these adverse effects, enhancing antioxidant defense and providing protective effects on ovarian tissue. In conclusion, it was observed that BA's antioxidant and anti-apoptotic properties exhibited protective potential against 3-NPA-related ovarian damage, with a positive impact on reproductive health. The study suggests that BA might be used as a supportive agent in diseases of the female reproductive system.
Anahtar Kelimeler
3-NPA | Apoptosis | Boric acid | Ovarian | Oxidative stress | Reproduction
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayımlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı Biological trace element research
Dergi ISSN 1559-0720 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SCOPUS
Dergi Grubu Q2
Makale Dili İngilizce
Basım Tarihi 06-2025
Doi Numarası 10.1007/s12011-025-04725-8
BM Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları
Atıf Sayıları
Protective Effect of Boric Acid Against 3-NPA-Induced Ovarian Damage

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