Allopurinol Protects against Ischemia/Reperfusion-Induced Injury in Rat Urinary Bladders
Bladder ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury results in the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and markedly elevates the risk of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Allopurinol is an inhibitor of xanthine oxidase (XO) and thus can serve as an antioxidant that reduces oxidative stress. Here, a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/906787 |