Levels of superoxide dismutase and malondialdehyde in primary spontaneous pneumothorax
THE aim of the present study is to determine whether patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) are subject to oxidative stress. For this purpose, we measured the activities of red blood cell superoxide dismutase, which is an antioxidant enzyme, and the level of plasma malondialdehyde, whi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2004-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09511920410001713475 |