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Quantitation of Heme Oxygenase (HO-1) Copies in Human Tissues by Competitive RT/PCR

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Free Radical and Antioxidant Protocols

Part of the book series: Methods in Molecular Biology™ ((MIMB,volume 108))

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A variety of oxidative stress-inducing agents, such as metals, ultra-violet (UV) light, heme, and hemoglobin have been implicated in the pathogenesis of the inflammatory process. The cellular response to such agents involves the production of a number of soluble mediators including acute phase proteins, eicosanoids, and various cytokines.

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  1. Department of Gene Therapy, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY

    Nader G. Abraham

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    Donald Armstrong

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Abraham, N.G. (1998). Quantitation of Heme Oxygenase (HO-1) Copies in Human Tissues by Competitive RT/PCR. In: Armstrong, D. (eds) Free Radical and Antioxidant Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology™, vol 108. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/0-89603-472-0:199

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