Levels of paraoxonase, an index of antioxidant defense, in patients with active sarcoidosis

Uzun, Hafize; Yanardag, H.; Gelisgen, Remise; Genc, H.; Uygun, S.; Vehid, S.; Karter, Y.; Demirci, S.

doi:10.1185/03007990802133377

Levels of paraoxonase, an index of antioxidant defense, in patients with active sarcoidosis

Uzun H., Yanardag H., Gelisgen R., Genc H., Uygun S., Vehid S., ...More

CURRENT MEDICAL RESEARCH AND OPINION, vol.24, no.6, pp.1651-1657, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 24 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2008
Doi Number: 10.1185/03007990802133377
Journal Name: CURRENT MEDICAL RESEARCH AND OPINION
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.1651-1657
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Oxidative mechanisms are currently discussed as playing a crucial role in the genesis of inflammatory lung diseases. We aimed to evaluate the oxidant-antioxidant balance in the pathogenesis and activity of sarcoidosis and to search if the change in the level of PON can be taken as an activity marker.