Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5956914 | Chest | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
There is a clear disparity in COPD regarding oxidant-induced DNA damage and somatic mutations. This may reflect a difference in the oxidative stress per se or a deficient antioxidant and/or repair capacity in the lungs of patients with COPD.
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Authors
Eleni G. MD, PhD, Katerina MD, PhD, Eirini PhD, Kyriaki MD, Katerina MD, PhD, Maria BSc, Vassilis MD, Anna BSc, Sotiris MD, Nikolaos M. MD, PhD, FCCP,