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Reperfusion

Injury Reperfusion Injury is the damage caused by the sudden return of oxygenated blood to a tissue or organ that has been without oxygen for a period of time. It is often seen in organs that have suffered ischemia due to blocked blood vessels, such as in the case of heart attack or stroke. It can also be caused by…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 19× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Injury Reperfusion Injury is the damage caused by the sudden return of oxygenated blood to a tissue or organ that has been without oxygen for a period of time. It is often seen in organs that have suffered ischemia due to blocked blood vessels, such as in the case of heart attack or stroke. It can also be caused by some types of surgery. Symptoms of reperfusion injury can include cell death, swelling, inflammation, and decreased organ function. It has been found to lead to long-term damage and organ failure, so proper diagnosis and treatment is important. Treatments for reperfusion injury include the use of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory drugs, and other therapies that can help to reduce damage and improve organ function.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 19 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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