Possible role of increased oxidative stress in pulmonary hypertension in experimental diaphragmatic hernia

Conclusions The raised oxidative stress due to increase in ROS generation by Nox isoenzymes and dysfunction of antioxidant enzymes seems to be a potential mechanism responsible on PH-associated with CDH.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00383-015-3826-5

Source: Pediatric Surgery International - November 3, 2015 Category: Surgery Source Type: research