Oxidative status and malondialdehyde in β‐thalassaemia patients

2002136 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Giuliana Cighetti · Ospedale Maggiore

Lorena Duca · Ospedale Maggiore

Luana Bortone

S. Sala · University of Milan

Isabella Nava · Ospedale Maggiore

G. Fiorelli · Ospedale Maggiore

Maria Domenica Cappellini · Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico

Abstract

Our results confirm the peroxidative status generated by iron overload in thalassaemia patients and highlight the rapid formation of marked amounts of free MDA despite the chelation therapy in TM patients.

Topics & Keywords

Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders Iron Metabolism and Disorders Folate and B Vitamins Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Clinical Investigation

Volume 32, Issue s1, pp. 55-60

DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2362.2002.0320s1055.x

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