Iron is an essential element for human life since it participates in many functions in the
human body, including oxygen transport, immunity, cell division and differentiation, and …

Superoxide is a primary oxygen radical that is produced when an oxygen molecule receives
one electron. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) plays a primary role in the cellular defense …

A balanced and nutritious diet is the cornerstone of good health. The nutritional pyramid
advises eating 5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day as a basic principle of a healthy diet …

Simple Summary Environmental conditions are subject to unprecedented changes due to
recent progressive anthropogenic activities on our planet. Plants, as the frontline of food …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are signaling molecules essential for plant responses to
abiotic and biotic stimuli as well as for multiple developmental processes. They are …

The pharmacokinetics of vitamin C (vitC) is indeed complex. Regulated primarily by a family
of saturable sodium dependent vitC transporters (SVCTs), the absorption and elimination …

Cervical and endometrial cancers are among the most dangerous gynaecological
malignancies, with high fatality and recurrence rates due to frequent diagnosis at an …

Vitamin C (l-ascorbic acid) is an excellent free radical scavenger, not only for its capability to
donate reducing equivalents but also for the relative stability of the derived …

Originally conceived as harmful metabolic byproducts, reactive oxygen species (ROS) are
now recognized as an integral part of numerous cellular programs. Thanks to their diverse …

Under conditions of abiotic stress several physiological and biochemical processes in plants
can be modified. The production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is toxic at high …