Reactive Oxygen Species and Antioxidative Defense in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The respiratory system is continuously exposed to endogenous and exogenous oxidants. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways, leading to the destruction of lung parenchyma (emphysema) and declining pulmonary function. It is increasingly ob...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Antioxidants |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/10/10/1537 |