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Antioxidants Facilitate Recovery From Lipopolysaccharide Induced Sickness

Berg, Brian Mark

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Title
Antioxidants Facilitate Recovery From Lipopolysaccharide Induced Sickness
Author(s)
Berg, Brian Mark
Issue Date
2004
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Rodney Johnson
Department of Study
Nutritional Sciences
Discipline
Nutritional Sciences
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Biology, Neuroscience
Language
eng
Abstract
Collectively, these data suggest that alpha-T and selenium do not prevent SB but promote recovery from LPS-induced sickness in adult and aged mice. This is particularly important given that the elderly population often experience marginal nutrient deficiencies, are immunocompromised and highly susceptible to infections.
Graduation Semester
2004
Type of Resource
text
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