[Reactive oxygen species and antioxidative barrier in asthma].

Pneumonol Alergol Pol

Klinika Pediatrii, Gastroenterologii i Onkologii Dzieciecej Akademii Medycznej w Gdańsku.

Published: December 2007

AI Article Synopsis

  • Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are linked to chronic inflammation, such as in asthma.
  • Increased production of ROS and a weakened antioxidant defense can cause oxidative stress and damage.
  • Antioxidants could be a potential treatment option for managing asthma.

Article Abstract

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) participate in chronic inflammation, e.g. asthma. Augmented ROS production and deteriorated antioxidative barrier on the other hand leads to oxidative stress and increased oxidative damage as a result. Therefore antioxidants may be used in therapy of asthma.

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