Factors Influencing Oxidative Imbalance in Pulmonary Fibrosis: An Immunohistochemical Study
Background. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a fatal lung disease of unknown etiology characterized by interstitial fibrosis determining irreversible distortion of pulmonary architecture. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and markers of oxidative stress play a pivotal role in human IPF pathology,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Pulmonary Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/421409 |