The role of genetic (PON1 polymorphism) and environmental factors, especially physical activity, in antioxidant function of paraoxonase*

Paraoxonase 1 ([i]PON1[/i]) is a member of a three-gene family ([i]PON1, PON2[/i], and [i]PON3[/i]). PON1 activity dominates in human plasma. It is secreted from hepatic cells and is found in the circulation bound to high-density lipoproteins (HDLs). For many years it has been known only for its abi...

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Main Authors: Aneta Otocka-Kmiecik, Monika Orłowska-Majdak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Index Copernicus International S.A. 2009-12-01
Series:Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
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Online Access:http://journals.indexcopernicus.com/fulltxt.php?ICID=902016