The effects of levofloxacin on rabbit anterior cruciate ligament cells in vitro.
The effects of levofloxacin on rabbit anterior cruciate ligament cells in vitro.
Yu Deng,Biao Chen,3 Authors,Liaobin Chen
2011 · DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2011.08.019
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology · 17 Citations
TLDR
The data suggest that levofloxacin has cytotoxic effects on ACL cells characterized by enhanced apoptosis and decreased extracellular matrix, which suggest a potential adverse effect of fluoroquinolones.