Article
Oxidative stress in COPD.
Chest - 1 Jul 2013
Kirkham Paul A, Barnes Peter J
Abstract excerpt
Oxidative stress is now recognized as a major predisposing factor in the pathogenesis of COPD. Existing therapies for COPD are ineffective at halting disease progression, with bronchodilators being the mainstay of pharmacotherapy, providing symptomatic relief only. It is, therefore, important for a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms by which oxidative stress drives disease pathogenesis to develop...
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