Cataract is characterized partial or complete loss of transparency of the lens that leads to loss of vision. Globally, cataract associated blindness is a major cause of morbidity in developing countries. The cataractogenesis is affected by a number of factors with redox imbalance at the top of list. This imbalance results either from an increased generation of free radicals and/or decreased pro...

In this study, we aimed to determine the effect of domestic and agricultural discharge on level antioxidant vitamins A, E, C, β-carotene malondialdehyde (MDA, an indicator oxidative stress) in muscle tissue freshwater mussel as known bioindicator (Unio elongatulus eucirrus). The mussels were collected from Arguvan (uncontaminated reference site) Battalgazi (exposed Karakaya Dam Lake. order exam...

Malondialdehyde (MDA) is a deleterious end-product of lipid peroxidation. The naturally-occurring dipeptide carnosine (beta-alanyl-L-histidine) is found in brain and innervated tissues at concentrations up to 20 mM. Recent studies have shown that carnosine can protect proteins against cross-linking mediated by aldehyde-containing sugars and glycolytic intermediates. Here we have investigated wh...