Glutathione is a tripeptide that plays a pivotal role in critical physiological processes
resulting in effects relevant to diverse disease pathophysiology such as maintenance of …

Lipoic acid (LA) is an antioxidant able to produce its effects in aqueous or lipophilic
environments. Lipoate is the conjugate base of lipoic acid, and the most prevalent form of LA …

Differential antioxidant action is found upon comparison of organ/tissue systems in the
human body. In erythrocytes (red blood cells), which transport oxygen and carbon dioxide …

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) maintains redox balance in a variety of cell
types and is essential for erythrocyte resistance to oxidative stress. G6PD deficiency, caused …

Abstract Glucose-6-phospate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is estimated to affect more
than 400 million people world-wide. This X-linked genetic deficiency puts stress on red …

Alpha lipoic acid (α-LA) is not only a natural antioxidant, but also a key cofactor for the
enzymes pyruvate dehydrogenase and α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase. The purpose of this …

A grape pomace extract enhanced antioxidant mechanisms in muscle and endothelial cells
both in the absence and in the presence of oxidative stress-induced agent tert-butyl …

Findings about involvement of reactive oxygen species (ROS) not only in defense
processes, but also in a number of pathologies, stimulated discussion about their role in …

Adults demonstrate an upregulation of their pro-and anti-oxidant mechanisms in response to
acute exercise while systematic exercise training enhances their antioxidant capacity …

Aim Glucose‐6‐phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is a common genetic
disorder, affecting nearly 400 million individuals worldwide. Whilst it is known that a number …