Gp91<sup>phox </sup>(NOX2) in classically activated microglia exacerbates traumatic brain injury

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We hypothesized that gp91<sup>phox </sup>(NOX2), a subunit of NADPH oxidase, generates superoxide anion (O<sub>2</sub><sup>-</sup>) and has a major causative role in traumatic brain injury (TBI). T...

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Main Authors: Tsunawaki Shohko, Song Dandan, Miyamoto Kazuyuki, Satoh Kazue, Yofu Sachiko, Nakamachi Tomoya, Ohtaki Hirokazu, Dohi Kenji, Shioda Seiji, Aruga Tohru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/7/1/41