Analysis of the effects of iron and vitamin C co-supplementation on oxidative damage, antioxidant response and inflammation in THP-1 macrophages

V. Marcil, J.C. Lavoie, L. Emonnot, E. Seidman, E. Levy, V. Marcil, J.C. Lavoie, L. Emonnot, E. Seidman, E. Levy

Index: Clin. Biochem. 44 , 873-883, (2011)

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Abstract

Objectives The aims of the study were to test the susceptibility of THP-1 macrophages to develop oxidative stress and to deploy antioxidant defense mechanisms that insure the balance between the pro- and antioxidant molecules.