| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2883784 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Administration of pyruvate upon reperfusion after cardioplegic arrest mitigates oxidative stress, protects mitochondrial enzymes and increases myocardial energy state. These results support therapeutic application of pyruvate-enhanced reperfusion to prevent cardiac injury after cardioplegic arrest.
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Authors
E. Marty Knott, Jie BS, Yu Lei, Myoung-Gwi MS, Albert H. DO, Robert T. PhD,