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ArticleUlusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES2024

Comparison of the efficacy of royal jelly and melatonin combinations in experimentally induced wounds in geriatric and young mice.

Osman Bulut, Ali Sorucu, Ayşe Nur Akkoç, İsmihan Selin Tınas

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Article in Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Osman BulutDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Milas Veterinary Medicine, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Muğla, Türkiye.
Ali SorucuDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Milas Veterinary Medicine, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Muğla, Türkiye.
Ayşe Nur AkkoçDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Türkiye.
İsmihan Selin TınasFaculty of Milas Veterinary Medicine, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Muğla, Türkiye.

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Abstract

backgroundWound healing involves the repair of skin and other soft tissues after an injury. Royal jelly, a product of bees, possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. Melatonin, a circadian indoleamine, is produced in the pineal gland and other organs. This study explores the effects of melatonin and royal jelly, both individually and combined, on wound healing in geriatric and young mice.

methodsThe study includes 90 Balb/C mice divided into ten groups to assess the effects of royal jelly and melatonin on wound healing. Royal jelly was applied topically at a concentration of 300 mg/kg. Melatonin was formulated in a vaseline-based pomade at a concentration of 5 mg/kg. The substances were applied either separately or in combination to wounds created on the mice.

resultsBoth substances significantly enhanced wound healing at a macroscopic level in both age groups. Melatonin was found to be more effective during the initial wound formation process, whereas royal jelly was more beneficial during the granulation phase. However, significant results at a histopathological level were observed only in geriatric animals.

conclusionThe findings suggest a potential new therapeutic approach to enhance wound healing, particularly in elderly individuals. However, these findings need to be supported through further research and clinical trials.

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Fatty AcidsMelatoninMice, Inbred BALB CWound HealingAnimalsAntioxidantsDisease Models, AnimalMaleMiceRoyal JellyWounds and InjuriesAntioxidantsFatty AcidsMelatoninRoyal Jelly

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