Glutathione-S-transferases in lung and sputum specimens, effects of smoking and COPD severity
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Oxidative stress plays a potential role in the pathogenesis and progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) detoxify toxic compounds in tobacco smoke via glutathione-dependent mechan...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-12-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/9/1/80 |