Gene polymorphisms of superoxide dismutases and catalase in diabetes mellitus

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Reactive oxygen species generated by hyperglycaemia modify structure and function of lipids, proteins and other molecules taking part in chronic vascular changes in diabetes mellitus (DM). Low activity of scavenger enzymes has been o...

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Main Authors: Lacinova Zdena, Hilgertova Jirina, Skrha Jan, Flekac Milan, Jarolimkova Marcela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-04-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/9/30