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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Autores principales: Samir A. Elmasry, Mahmood A. Al-Azzawi, Adel H. Ghoneim, Mohamed Y. Nasr, Mohamed M.N. AboZaid
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-10-01
Colección:Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis
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Acceso en línea:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0422763815300534