Impaired erythrocyte antioxidant defense in active inflammatory bowel disease: Impact of anemia and treatment

Abstract

Erythrocyte antioxidant defense is impaired in active IBD. SOD1, GPx1, and CAT activities are differently affected by the disease type, activity, anemia, inflammation, oxidative stress, and treatment. As an active IBD indicator, GPx1 was comparable to C-reactive protein and ESR.