“ Bleomycin produced a 2.7‐fold rise in the fibrosis score that was decreased 65% by melatonin (P < 0.05) and a 1.4‐fold increase in hydroxyproline content which was completely prevented by melatonin.”
“Protein carbonyl and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances levels, which were significantly elevated in the bleomycin treated rats, were significantly attenuated by melatonin.”