Auditory brainstem response disturbances in rats induced by sodium metabisulfite ingestion

DERİN A. T., KÖSE O., DERİN N., SAVCIOĞLU F., Hacioglu G., ÖZÇAĞLAR H. Ü., ...More

MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF OTOLOGY, vol.4, no.2, pp.77-85, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 4 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Journal Name: MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF OTOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.77-85
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Sulfites are commonly used as preservatives in the foods and pharmaceutical products. Despite their worldwide use, increasing evidence suggests their toxicity on several organs and tissues. Yet, we do not know whether sulfites have toxic effects on the auditory system (tract). Therefore, we aimed to investigate the probable hazardous effects of sulfite on hearing function of rats.