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Free radicals and antioxidants in inflammatory processes and ischemia-reperfusion injury.
Abstract: This article discusses the current understanding of the role of free radicals and antioxidants in inflammatory processes and in ischemia reperfusion injury. It begins by describing the manifestations of acute inflammation and outlining the cellular events that occur during inflammation. It then describes the biochemical mediators of inflammation with special attention to nitric oxide. It details the process of hypoxia reperfusion injury, the enzymes involved, its treatment, and studies involving specific hypoxia reperfusion injuries in various animal species.
Publication Date: 2008-02-06 PubMed ID: 18249244DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2007.11.008Google Scholar: Lookup The Equine Research Bank provides access to a large database of publicly available scientific literature. Inclusion in the Research Bank does not imply endorsement of study methods or findings by Mad Barn.
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This research article delves into the interactions between free radicals and antioxidants in inflammation and ischemia-reperfusion injuries. It discusses the progression of acute inflammation and the involved cellular events along with the key biochemical mediators, focusing on nitric oxide. Furthermore, it outlines the hypoxia reperfusion injury process, involved enzymes, treatments, and studies on specific hypoxia reperfusion injuries in different animal species.
Understanding Inflammatory Processes and Ischemia Reperfusion Injury
In the early parts of the study, the research article attempts to elucidate the complexities of acute inflammation. This discussion includes:
- The various manifestations that define the presence of an acute inflammatory reaction.
- The different cellular events that occur during the progression of the inflammation.
Furthermore, it offers a comprehensive examination of the biochemical mediators responsible for instigating and sustaining the inflammatory process. Of these, the research points out:
- Nitric oxide as a crucial player, given its widely recognized roles in numerous physiological and pathological conditions.
Hypoxia Reperfusion Injury
On the subject of ischemia-reperfusion injury, the research then dives into:
- Understanding the phenomenon of hypoxia reperfusion injury, a condition that typically arises when blood supply returns to tissue after a period of ischemia, or lack of oxygen.
- Highlighting the molecular mechanisms and enzymes that play critical parts in orchestrating the injury process.
- Discussing plausible treatment options for managing ischemia-reperfusion injuries.
Animal Studies
In the concluding part of the study, the researchers shift the focus towards:
- Analyzing specific cases of hypoxia reperfusion injuries across different animal species.
- Using these studies to understand the typical molecular and histological alterations that take place during a hypoxia reperfusion injury.
Cite This Article
APA
Vajdovich P.
(2008).
Free radicals and antioxidants in inflammatory processes and ischemia-reperfusion injury.
Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract, 38(1), 31-v.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2007.11.008 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinics, Szent István University, H-1078, István u. 2., P.O. Box 1400, Budapest, Hungary. vajdovich.peter@aotk.szie.hu
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Antioxidants / metabolism
- Cats
- Cattle
- Dogs
- Free Radicals / metabolism
- Horses
- Hypoxia
- Inflammation / metabolism
- Nitric Oxide / metabolism
- Oxidation-Reduction
- Oxidative Stress
- Reactive Oxygen Species / metabolism
- Reperfusion Injury / metabolism
- Species Specificity
Citations
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