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Increased serum levels of advanced oxidation protein products and glycation end products in subjects exposed to low-dose benzene.
International journal of hygiene and environmental health - 1 Apr 2012
Spatari Giovanna, Saitta Salvatore, Cimino Francesco, Sapienza Daniela, Quattrocchi Paolina, Carrieri Mariella, Barbaro Mario, Saija Antonella, Gangemi Sebastiano
Abstract excerpt
Simple aromatic hydrocarbon benzene occurs naturally in crude oil and petroleum. Benzene has been internationally recognised as a haematotoxin and carcinogen. The involvement of oxidative stress is a major susceptibility factors for benzene hematotoxicity in humans. Advanced oxidation protein products (AOPPs) and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are modified structures which can serve as markers of...
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