Clinical Study Free radical research communications 1993

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases free radical levels in the blood of humans.

Narkowicz CK, Vial JH, McCartney PW — Free radical research communications, 1993

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers used low temperature electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy to examine blood from individuals undergoing hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) exposure and conducted in vitro studies on blood.

What They Found

They observed a marked increase in a free radical signal (g = 2.006) in the blood of individuals exposed to HBO. This signal diminished to baseline levels within 10 minutes of cessation of HBO exposure, and in vitro studies suggested it was an ascorbate radical.

Canadian Relevance

This study has no direct Canadian connection as it was not conducted in Canada or by Canadian researchers.

Study Limitations

The study postulates the mechanism of free radical increase, suggesting further research is needed to confirm the exact biochemical pathways involved.

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Study Details

Study Type	Clinical Study
Category	Uncategorised
Source	Pubmed
PubMed ID	8225040
Year Published	1993
Journal	Free radical research communications
MeSH Terms	Adult; Ascorbic Acid; Carboxyhemoglobin; Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy; Erythrocytes; Ethylmaleimide; Free Radicals; Glutathione; Glutathione Reductase; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Male; Middle Aged; Oxyhemoglobins

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