Paraoxonase-1 activity in type 2 diabetes mellitus with and without nephropathy
Background Paraoxonase-1 (PON-1) is an enzyme synthesized in the liver that has antioxidant functions as it binds to the HDL particles and prevents the oxidation of LDL, which possibly plays a role in the prevention of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Objectives To determine PON-1 acti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2015-01-01
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| Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.esim.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-7782;year=2015;volume=27;issue=2;spage=63;epage=68;aulast=El-said |