Hyperoxia and Lungs: What We Have Learned From Animal Models
Although oxygen (O2) is essential for aerobic life, it can also be an important source of cellular damage. Supra-physiological levels of O2 determine toxicity due to exacerbated reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, impairing the homeostatic balance of several cellular processes. Furthermore, in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2021.606678/full |