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The effect of NQO1 polymorphism on the inflammatory response in cardiopulmonary bypass.
Cell biochemistry and function - 1 Jun 2008
Isbir C Selim, Ergen Arzu, Tekeli Atike, Zeybek Umit, Gormus Uzay, Arsan Sinan
Abstract excerpt
Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has been associated with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Endothelial dysfunction related to non-laminar flow during CPB is known to play a key role in this complex pathology. Antioxidant response element (ARE) dependent NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) promoter is a regulatory element involved in the anti-inflammatory mechanism in vasculature exposed to...
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