Redox Regulation in Aging Lungs and Therapeutic Implications of Antioxidants in COPD
Mammals, including humans, are aerobic organisms with a mature respiratory system to intake oxygen as a vital source of cellular energy. Despite the essentiality of reactive oxygen species (ROS) as byproducts of aerobic metabolism for cellular homeostasis, excessive ROS contribute to the development...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Antioxidants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/10/9/1429 |