Research Article

Oxidative Stress Is Predominant in Female but Not in Male Patients with Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia

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Distribution of oxidative stress levels and antioxidative capacities in AITP patients and healthy controls. Only 24% of AITP patients investigated were not observed to have oxidative stress (OS). More than one-third (38%) of the patients demonstrated hydrogen peroxide levels that are classified as strong OS. In the control group, only 11% of the controls have strong OS, whereas 51% were not observed to have OS. Although no significant difference between both groups was observed, healthy controls demonstrate generally better antioxidant capacities. In summary, oxidative damage is more predominant in patients with AITP (AITP = autoimmune thrombocytopenia).
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