The effect of antioxidant tetrapeptide UPF1 on enzymes involved in glutathione metabolism in human bronchial epithelial cells exposed to oxidative stress

S. Altraja, R. Mahlapuu, U. Soomets, A. Altraja (Tartu, Estonia)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Novel insights into the pathophysiology of asthma and COPD
Session: Novel insights into the pathophysiology of asthma and COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2479
Disease area: Airway diseases

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