Oxidative Stress Is Involved in the Pathogenesis of Keshan Disease (an Endemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy) in China
Oxidative stress and selenoprotein deficiency are thought to be associated with the pathogenesis of Keshan disease (KD). However, to our knowledge, the level of oxidative stress and expression of selenoproteins have not been investigated in the myocardium of patients with KD. In this study, 8-hydrox...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/474203 |