Paraoxonase 1 Phenotype and Paraoxonase Activity in Asthmatic Patients

Sarioglu N., HİŞMİOĞULLARI A. A. , EREL F., Demir D., GENÇER N.

IRANIAN JOURNAL OF ALLERGY ASTHMA AND IMMUNOLOGY, vol.14, no.1, pp.60-66, 2015 (Peer-Reviewed Journal) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Journal Name: IRANIAN JOURNAL OF ALLERGY ASTHMA AND IMMUNOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded, Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.60-66

Abstract

Oxidative stress is involved in the pathogenesis of asthma. Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) and arylesterase are esterase enzymes displaying antioxidant characteristics. PON1 activity varies widely among individuals and ethnic groups, partly related to polymorphisms.