HIGH DOSE OF ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROID PROMOTES CHANGES IN THE BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND OXIDATIVE DAMAGE IN THE SALIVA OF WISTAR RATS

Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) are a group of natural and synthetic compounds derived from testosterone or one of its derivatives. In recent decades, the abusive and indiscriminate use of AAS has become a serious health problem. While several adverse effects of high doses of AAS on tissues and organs have been described, the possible effects on gland function are not well understood.