Iron is a critical metal for several vital biological processes. Most of the body's iron is bound
to hemoglobin in erythrocytes. Iron from senescent red blood cells is recycled by …

In addition to providing nutrients, food can help prevent and treat certain diseases. In
particular, research on soy products has increased dramatically following their emergence …

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a 0.5–1 µm wide, 2–4 µm long, short helical, S-shaped
Gram-negative microorganism. It is mostly found in the pyloric region of the stomach and …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are a class of active substances containing oxygen, which
widely exist in biological entities and natural environment. Among them, hydroxyl radicals (• …

Iron overload as a highly risk factor, can be found in almost all human chronic and common
diseases. Iron chelators are often used to treat iron overload; however, patient adherence to …

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a movement disorder associated with severe loss of mainly
dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra. Pathological hallmarks include Lewy bodies …

Neurodegeneration is a multifactorial process that involves multiple mechanisms. Examples
of neurodegenerative diseases are Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's …

Iron is an essential element that participates in numerous cellular processes. Any disruption
of iron homeostasis leads to either iron deficiency or iron overload, which can be detrimental …

The antioxidant glutathione (GSH) and pro-oxidant iron levels play a balancing role in the
modulation of oxidative stress (OS). There is a significant depletion of GSH in the left …

There is an extensive literature relating to factors associated with the development of
Alzheimer's disease (AD), but less is known about factors which may contribute to its …