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Cardiovascular disease risk factors and markers of oxidative stress and DNA damage in leprosy patients in Southern Nigeria

Leprosy reduces quality of life of affected persons. Oxidative stress caused by reactive oxygen species may play a vital role in the pathogenesis of leprosy. This study evaluated anthropometric indices, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), lipid profile, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total plasma perox...

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Autores principales: Bassey, Iya Eze, Inyang, Inyeneobong Ernest, Akpan, Uwem Okon, Isong, Idongesit Kokoabasi Paul, Icha, Bassey Edward, Ayawan, Victoria Micheal, Peter, Racheal Ekanem, Itita, Hopefaith Adode, Odumusor, Prince Ukam, Ekanem, Eyoanwan Graziani, Essien, Okon Ekwerre
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7580906/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33044965
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008749