Cardioprotection in coronary artery bypass graft surgery: the impact of remote ischemic preconditioning on modulating LOX-1 and SOD-1 to counteract oxidative stress

The significant changes in plasma levels of both LOX-1 and SOD-1 observed in this study strongly suggest that remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) plays an important role in reducing oxidative stress and enhancing the antioxidative status of patients. This is evidenced by the marked decrease in LOX-1 levels, alongside a corresponding increase in SOD-1 levels, indicating that RIPC may contribute to improved cardioprotection through these mechanisms.