House dust-mites: Effect on antioxidant enzyme activities

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KARABULUT A. B., ATAMBAY M., KARAMAN U., Kilic E., Yazar S., Saraymen R., ...More

MEDICAL SCIENCE MONITOR, vol.12, no.9, 2006 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 12 Issue: 9
• Publication Date: 2006
• Journal Name: MEDICAL SCIENCE MONITOR
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: House dust-mites are potent allergens of the indoor environment and are common inhabitants of houses worldwide. Free radicals are constantly produced by cells, mostly as reactive oxygen species. Once produced, free radicals are removed by antioxidant defenses, including the enzymes SOD, GPx, and CAT.