[Increased formation of free radicals in chronic lymphedema].
The erythrocytic glutathione concentration in patients with lymphatic edema was around 20% lower than that of healthy volunteers. In addition, there was a drastic increase in the plasma malondialdehyde concentration. These changes indicate vigorous generation and activity of free radicals in lymphatic edematous tissue.
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Klinik für Physikalische Therapie und Rehabilitation, Medizinischen Fakultät, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
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Brenke
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Grune
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D005609:Free Radicals; D005978:Glutathione / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D008315:Malondialdehyde / Q000097:blood; D008875:Middle Aged; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D017382:Reactive Oxygen Species / Q000378:metabolism*
D005609:Free Radicals; D017382:Reactive Oxygen Species; D008315:Malondialdehyde; D005978:Glutathione
Verstärkte Bildung freier Radikale beim chronischen Lymphödem.