| Literature DB >> 6310808 |
Abstract
The partial reduction of molecular oxygen in biologic systems produces the cytotoxic intermediates superoxide, hydrogen peroxide, and hydroxyl radical. The superoxide radical is now recognized to play significant roles in a number of pathophysiologic states including oxygen toxicity, radiation damage, phagocyte-mediated inflammation, and postischemic injury.Entities:
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Year: 1983 PMID: 6310808
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surgery ISSN: 0039-6060 Impact factor: 3.982