Role of oxidant–antioxidant imbalance in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory condition involving the airways and characterized by airflow limitation. Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Antioxidants interact with...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-10-01
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Schriftenreihe: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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Online Zugang: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0422763815300534 |