| Literature DB >> 6145029 |
C E Cross, B Halliwell, A Allen.
Abstract
It is proposed that one of the functions of the mucus layers lining the respiratory tract and gastrointestinal system is the scavenging of highly reactive oxygen-derived species. This would provide antioxidant protection to the underlying mucosal epithelial cells.Entities:
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Year: 1984 PMID: 6145029 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(84)91822-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Lancet ISSN: 0140-6736 Impact factor: 79.321