Blunted Reducing Power Generation in Erythrocytes Contributes to Oxidative Stress in Prepubertal Obese Children with Insulin Resistance

• Main Authors: Álvaro González-Domínguez (Author), Francisco Visiedo (Author), Jesus Domínguez-Riscart (Author), Beatriz Ruiz-Mateos (Author), Ana Saez-Benito (Author), Alfonso M. Lechuga-Sancho (Author), Rosa María Mateos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Childhood obesity, and specifically its metabolic complications, are related to deficient antioxidant capacity and oxidative stress. Erythrocytes are constantly exposed to multiple sources of oxidative stress; hence, they are equipped with powerful antioxidant mechanisms requiring permanent reducing...