Research Article: Severity of oxidative stress as a hallmark in COVID-19 patients
Abstract:
Understanding the mechanisms and identifying effective treatments for the COVID-19 outbreak are imperative. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the antioxidant status and oxidative stress parameters as potential pivotal mechanisms in asymptomatic, non-severe, and severe COVID-19 patients.
Introduction:
The coronavirus, as one of the most important pathogens, targets the respiratory system [1]. Prevalence of previous coronaviruses such as SARS (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) have been identified as an important health threats in recent years [2]. At the end of 2019, a new virus from this family was identified in Wuhan, China [3]. COVID-19 can damage organs, such as the lung, heart, liver, kidneys, immune system, and blood. It is necessary to pay attention to possible multi-organ damage and its…
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