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Natural antioxidants in foods may be used in prevention and treatment of oxidative stress and inflammation in COPD. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) supplement as natural antioxidants on oxidative stress levels, and MMP2 and MMP9 serum levels in COPD patients.

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Natural antioxidants in foods may be used in prevention and treatment of oxidative stress and inflammation in COPD

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that CLA supplementation may be helpful for COPD patients through inhibiting the production of oxidative stress and controlling MMP9 serum levels

somaieh matin
Internal medicine department,Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

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This page is a summary of: The effect of conjugated linoleic acid on oxidative stress and matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9 in patients with COPD, International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, May 2018, Dove Medical Press,
DOI: 10.2147/copd.s155985.
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