Oxidative Damage
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Protecting transplanted lungs
Acetaminophen may offer a simple treatment to prevent tissue injury following lung transplant, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered. Read MoreFeb 12, 2018
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Study finds natural compound extends lifespan of worms
A compound found in buckwheat seeds extends the lifespan of worms, Vanderbilt investigators have discovered. Read MoreOct 20, 2016
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Bypassing DNA damage
Studies of a human polymerase that replicates DNA have provided a complete kinetic and structural framework for understanding how the enzyme accurately bypasses DNA damage. Read MoreMay 9, 2014
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Acetaminophen: protective in sepsis?
In critically ill patients with sepsis, plasma hemoglobin may be a new indicator of disease severity – and a potential target for treatment with acetaminophen. Read MoreMar 28, 2013
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Enzyme counters stomach acid attack
Dysfunction or loss of an “antioxidant” enzyme may lead to higher risk for esophageal cancer in patients with gastric reflux disease. Read MoreSep 11, 2012