Free radicals are a group of damaging molecules produced during the normal metabolism of
cells in the human body. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation, cigarette smoking, and other …

Stroke is the second leading cause of mortality and the major cause of adult physical
disability worldwide. The currently available treatment to recanalize the blood flow in acute …

Poultry in commercial settings are exposed to a range of stressors. A growing body of
information clearly indicates that excess ROS/RNS production and oxidative stress are …

Background There is an increased consumer demand for products derived from natural
sources or containing natural compounds used to preserve or improve food quality and/or …

Acute and chronic lung injuries are among the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Lung
injury can affect several components of the respiratory system, including the airways …

Elevated intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant defense systems have
been recognized as one of the hallmarks of cancer cells. Compared with normal cells …

Natural antioxidants from fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs and fish protect cells from the
damage caused by free radicals. They are widely used to reduce food loss and waste …

Determination of antioxidant/capacity in the dietary, food, drugs, and biological samples is
an interesting approach for testing the safety of these compounds and for drug development …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) is considered a double-edged sword. The slightly elevated
level of ROS helps in wound healing by inhibiting microbial infection. In contrast, excessive …

Free radicals are generated as byproducts of normal metabolic processes as well as due to
exposure to several environmental pollutants. They are highly reactive species, causing …