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  • noun biochemistry Any of a group of enzymes that act as antioxidants

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  • Newborns 'levels of an enzyme called paraoxonase 1 (PON1), critical to the detoxification of organophosphate pesticides, average one-third or less than those of the babies' mothers.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009

  • Researchers looked at blood samples taken from these women and measured them for levels of an enzyme known as paraoxonase 1, or PON1, which is able to break down the toxic metabolites of organophosphate pesticides.

    The Autoimmune Epidemic Donna Jackson Nakazawa 2008

  • Researchers looked at blood samples taken from these women and measured them for levels of an enzyme known as paraoxonase 1, or PON1, which is able to break down the toxic metabolites of organophosphate pesticides.

    The Autoimmune Epidemic Donna Jackson Nakazawa 2008

  • That study found that 2-year-olds with lower levels of paraoxonase 1

    R&D Mag - News 2010

  • That study found that 2-year-olds with lower levels of paraoxonase 1

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010

  • Both anti-Apo A-1 and anti-HDL are associated with diminished activity of the antioxidant enzyme paraoxonase, which could increase oxidation of low-density lipoprotein, contributing to atheroma development.

    MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians 2010

  • In a study evaluating nearly 1400 participants, researchers sought to determine if levels of paraoxonase 1, the protein coded for by the HDL-associated gene, was associated with cardiovascular problems later in life.

    WN.com - Articles related to Freedom to set prices key for UK drugs industry 2010

  • That study found that 2-year-olds with lower levels of paraoxonase 1 (PON1), an enzyme that breaks down the toxic metabolites of organophosphate pesticides, had more neurodevelopmental delays than those with higher levels of the enzyme.

    innovations-report 2010

  • Fructose-fed rats showed significantly impaired glucose tolerance, impaired insulin sensitivity, hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia, hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy), lower total antioxidant capacity (TAC), lower paraoxonase (PON) activity, and higher nitric oxide metabolites (NOx) concentration, when compared to rats fed on control diet.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Hala El Mesallamy 2010

  • That study found that 2-year-olds with lower levels of paraoxonase 1

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010

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