Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress in Asthma: Implications for Mitochondria-Targeted Antioxidant Therapeutics

Asthma is a complex, inflammatory disorder characterized by airflow obstruction of variable degrees, bronchial hyper-responsiveness, and airway inflammation. Asthma is caused by environmental factors and a combination of genetic and environmental stimuli. Genetic studies have revealed that multiple...

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Main Author: P. Hemachandra Reddy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-02-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/4/3/429/