The Evaluation of Serum Nitrite, Nitrate and Malonyldialdehyde Levels in Smokers

Abstract Background and objectives: Smokers are exposed to significant quantities of ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) and The Level of Nitric Oxide (NO), the primary vasodilator produced by endothelial cells, is changed by cigarette smoking. Cigarette smoking is associated with impaired endothelium-dep...

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Main Authors: M Rostami, M Jarfi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Golestan University of Medical Sciences 2009-10-01
Series:Medical Laboratory Journal
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Online Access:http://mlj.goums.ac.ir/article-1-17-en.html