SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1989
STP22835S

Nutritional Status and Oxidants

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This review examines the relationship between vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, copper, zinc, and other dietary antioxidants and the so-called antioxidant defense systems of the lung. The effects of severe caloric and protein malnutrition and vitamin B-6 deficiency on lung development will also be reviewed. The animal models of oxidant-induced injury discussed include those for paraquat, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and oxygen toxicity, as well as selected experiments with in vitro systems. Susceptible human populations at risk for oxidant-induced lung damage by virtue of nutritional deficiencies are identified and discussed.

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Last, JA
School of Medicine and Toxic Substances Program, LEHR Facility, University of California, Davis, CA
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Developed by Committee: D22
Pages: 162–173
DOI: 10.1520/STP22835S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5085-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-1262-9