Oxidative and Inflammatory Parameters in Children and Adolescents With ADHD

Objective: This study aims that oxidative stress and inflammation status in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared to their healthy peers. Method: Thirty ADHD and healthy controls were included in this study. ADHD diagnosis according to the DSM-V and Conners’ teacher and parent rating scale by a structured psychiatric interview. Total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS), and total and native thiol levels were determined using photometric methods. Presepsin, Interleukin (IL) 1-ß, IL-6, and Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α) levels were measured with commercial ELISA kits. Results: We showed that TOS and oxidative stress index were significantly higher in the ADHD group, and TAS was lower than in the control group (p