Consequences of the Combined α-tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid and α-lipoic Acid on the Glutathione, Cholesterol and Fatty Acid Composition in Muscle and Liver of Diabetic Rats

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Authors

1 Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Firat University, 23119-Elazig, Turkey

2 Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Bitlis Eren University, 13000-Bitlis, Turkey

3 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Harran University, 63100-S.Urfa, Turkey

4 Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Firat University, 23119-Elazig, Turkey

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