Analysis of serum vitamin C and nitric oxide in children with septic shock
Background Imbalance of oxidants and antioxidants contributes to the sepsis process. Nitric oxide (NO) is an oxidant produced abundantly during sepsis and plays key role in the pathogenesis of hypotension in septic shock. Vitamin C functions as a potent antioxidant to scavenge free radicals, reduce...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House
2023-11-01
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Series: | Paediatrica Indonesiana |
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Online Access: | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/2948 |