A Possible New Approach to the Problem of Refractory Peptic Ulceration. a Role for Free Radical Scavengers?

Abstract

Refractory peptic ulceration refers to those gastric and duodenal ulcers that are slow to heal despite active treatment. Oxygen-derived free radicals are cytotoxic and promote tissue injury. This report shows that radical scavengers stimulate the healing of refractory peptic ulceration, thus, providing a valuable method for the treatment of such ulceration.

Keywords

Oxygen radicals refractory gastric duodenal ulceration

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