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RESEARCH PRODUCT
Taurine and the Lung
Esteban J. MorcilloFrancesco SantangeloJulio Cortijosubject
chemistry.chemical_compoundTaurineLungmedicine.anatomical_structureOzonechemistryParaquatmedicineNitrogen dioxidePharmacologyBleomycinProinflammatory cytokineEvans Bluedescription
Taurine (TAU) is the most abundant free amino acid in many tissues and in particular in proinflammatory cells like polymorphonuclear leukocytes and tissues exposed to elevated levels of oxidants1. Furthermore, orally administered TAU has been reported to reduce lung oxidant damage from exposure to ozone, nitrogen dioxide, paraquat, amiodarone and bleomycin in animal models2–5.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-01-01 |