Capsaicin effectively prevents apoptosis in the contralateral testis after ipsilateral testicular torsion

Sarioglu-Buke A., Erdem S., Gedikoglu G., Bingol-Kologlu M., Tanyel F. C.

BJU INTERNATIONAL, vol.88, no.7, pp.787-789, 2001 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 88 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Doi Number: 10.1046/j.1464-410x.2001.02372.x
  • Journal Name: BJU INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.787-789
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the effect of afferent nerve blockage by administration of capsaicin on apoptotic changes in the contralateral testis in rats undergoing ipsilateral testicular torsion,