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Pediatric leukemia patients undergoing treatment are often malnourished due to nausea, food aversions, and mucositis. Clinical observations suggest that poor nutrition worsens outcomes for this patient population. Oxidative stress may be a key intermediary linking nutrition and clinical outcomes. Previous reports suggest that diet may modulate the balance of cellular pro- and antioxidants and that oxidative stress may influence the efficacy of cancer treatment. Taken together, these data su… Show more
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