Study Regarding the Dynamic of Superoxide Dismutase in Shock

Authors

  • G. Lilios “Ovidius” University of Constanta, Romania
  • D. Balaban “Ovidius” University of Constanta, Romania
  • S. Jurja “Ovidius” University of Constanta, Romania
  • L. Malcea Clinical Hospital of Constanta, Romania
  • M.V. Broasca Clinical Hospital of Constanta, Romania

Keywords:

superoxide dismutase, oxidative stress, trauma, shock

Abstract

The aim of our study was to observe the disturbances of antioxidant capacity, expressed by Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) in 30 children (test group) with traumatic shock (age 10 to 16 years). For a better assessment, SOD was also measured on 30 healthy children (control group), in the same proportion as test group. Monitoring levels of SOD in children with traumatic shock may be useful during therapy for the evolution and prognostic.

Author Biographies

G. Lilios, “Ovidius” University of Constanta, Romania

Physiology Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Pharmacy

D. Balaban, “Ovidius” University of Constanta, Romania

Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Pharmacy

S. Jurja, “Ovidius” University of Constanta, Romania

Physiology Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Pharmacy

Published

2007-05-24

Issue

Vol. 13(48) (2006)

Section

MEDICAL SCIENCES