アルコール依存症と薬物依存のジャーナル
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概要

Alpha 1 Microglobulin: A Potentially Paradoxical Anti-Oxidant Agent

Richard A Zager

Alpha 1 microglobulin is a low molecular weight heme binding antioxidant protein with interesting, and potentially important, clinical applications. However, much remains to be learned about its in vivo effects. This invited review raises a number of physiologic issues regarding this compound as it pertains to clinical use.