2019
DOI: 10.22437/jmj.v7i1.7148
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Perbandingan Kadar Nitric Oxide Pada Perokok Dan Bukan Perokok

Abstract: Abstract Background: Cigarette smoke can affect macrophage metabolism by activating macrophages to release leukotrien B4, IL-8 and TNFα which lead to increased production of superoxide (O2-) and H2O2 and also cause oxidative damage to macromolecules such as lipids, proteins, DNA that can eliminate antioxidants and form free radicals such as Nitric Oxide (NO). NO has an important contribution in the occurrence of infection where NO will be produced more by iNOS. Methods: This study is a cross sectio… Show more

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