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

Figure 3

Bar blot analysis of the differences between AITP patients and controls revealed by the oxidative stress questionnaire. Results from the oxidative stress (OS) questionnaire revealed that approximately two-thirds of AITP patients suffer from fatigue. Fewer patients smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol, which is usually associated with an increase in OS. Patients were observed to have a more healthy diet in respect to the consumption of natural flavonoids and vitamins compared to controls (AITP = autoimmune thrombocytopenia).