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Heme oxygenase 1 polymorphisms and plasma concentrations in critically ill patients.
Shock (Augusta, Ga.) - 1 Dec 2010
Saukkonen Katri, Lakkisto Päivi, Kaunisto Mari A, Varpula Marjut, Voipio-Pulkki Liisa-Maria, Varpula Tero, Pettilä Ville, Pulkki Kari
Abstract excerpt
Heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) is a cytoprotective enzyme upregulated by various critical illness-related stress stimuli. We investigated the association of HO-1 gene polymorphisms and plasma concentrations with the outcome of critically ill patients in a prospective cohort study of 231 critically ill patients admitted to tertiary care medical and medical-surgical intensive care units. Blood samples were collected on...
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