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Free Radical Scavengers Summary

Description: Substances that influence the course of a chemical reaction by ready combination with free radicals. Among other effects, this combining activity protects pancreatic islets against damage by cytokines and prevents myocardial and pulmonary perfusion injuries.

Also Known As: Scavengers, Free Radical

Networked: 476 relevant articles (38 outcomes, 65 trials/studies) for this Bio-Agent

Key Diseases for which Free Radical Scavengers is Relevant

  1. Ischemia : 5 outcomes 13 studies in 74 results
  2. Brain Ischemia (Cerebral Ischemia) : 4 outcomes 3 studies in 13 results
  3. Necrosis : 2 outcomes 4 studies in 17 results
  4. Myocardial Stunning (Stunned Myocardium) : 2 outcomes 4 studies in 8 results
  5. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) : 2 outcomes 3 studies in 13 results
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Drugs Related to Free Radical Scavengers

  1. Oxygen
  2. Superoxide Dismutase
  3. Antioxidants
  4. Catalase
  5. Free Radicals
  6. Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)
  7. Mannitol (Osmitrol)
  8. Vasodilator Agents (Vasodilators)
  9. Calcium
  10. Polyethylene Glycols (Polyethylene Glycol)
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Therapies Related to Free Radical Scavengers

  1. Radiotherapy
  2. Ligation
  3. Induced Heart Arrest (Cardioplegia)
  4. Sutures (Suture)
  5. Heart Transplantation (Grafting, Heart)
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