Use of Melatonin in Oxidative Stress Related Neonatal Diseases
Reactive oxygen species have a crucial role in the pathogenesis of perinatal diseases. Exposure to inflammation, infections, or high oxygen concentrations is frequent in preterm infants, who have high free iron levels that enhance toxic radical generation and diminish antioxidant defense. The peculi...
Main Authors: | , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
MDPI AG
2020-06-01
|
Series: | Antioxidants |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/6/477 |