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Genetic variations in the antioxidant genes and their role in modulating susceptibility towards chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the North Indian population.
Free radical biology & medicine - 1 Oct 2024
Kansal Heena, Chopra Vishal, Garg Kranti, Sharma Siddharth
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BACKGROUND: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a persistent inflammatory lung condition characterized by an obstruction in removing oxygen from the lungs. Oxidant and antioxidant imbalance have long been hallmarks of COPD development, where the amount of antioxidants produced is less than that of oxidants. Here, polymorphism in the antioxidant enzymes like Catalase, Superoxide dismutase and...
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