Ischaemia–reperfusion is an event triggered by immune complexes and complement

Abstract

Reperfusion injury is a common clinical problem that lacks effective therapy. Two decades of research implicating oxygen free radicals and neutrophils has not led to a single successful clinical trial.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Nov 20, 2003
Source ID
10.1002/bjs.4408

Entities

People

  • F D Moore Jr
  • H. B. Hechtman
  • Meredith Carroll
  • N Verna
  • R K Chan
  • S I Ibrahim

Organizations

  • Harvard Medical School
  • U.S. Army Dental and Trauma Research Detachment
  • United States Public Health Service

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Immunology and Pathology
  • Systems Analysis and Design