Glutathione S-transferase omega in the lung and sputum supernatants of COPD patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The major contribution to oxidant related lung damage in COPD is from the oxidant/antioxidant imbalance and possibly impaired antioxidant defence. Glutathione (GSH) is one of the most important antioxidants in human lung and lung sec...

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Main Authors: Salmenkivi Kaisa M, Soini Ylermi, Rytilä Paula H, Peltoniemi Mirva J, Harju Terttu H, Board Philip G, Ruddock Lloyd W, Kinnula Vuokko L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-07-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/8/1/48