Oxidative stress is characterized by imbalanced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production
and antioxidant defenses. Two main antioxidant systems exist. The nonenzymatic system …

Functional foods include any natural product that presents health-promoting effects, thereby
reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Cerrado fruits are considered a source of bioactive …

The interest in South American native plant species has been growing in recent years due to
their health benefits. Brazil is one of the world's mega-diverse locations with over 40,000 …

Micronutrients include electrolytes, minerals, vitamins, and carotenoids, and are required in
microgram or milligram quantities for cellular metabolism. The liver plays an important role in …

The relevance of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production relies on the dual role shown by
these molecules in aerobes. ROS are known to modulate several physiological phenomena …

Abstract Wip1 (PPM1D) is a stress responsive PP2C phosphatase that plays a key role in
stress signaling. Although originally identified as a gene induced by p53 after genotoxic …

Purpose Previous studies have suggested that serum carotenoids might be inversely
associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), but little data came from …

The objective of this study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory properties of pequi
(Caryocar brasiliense) fruit oil and its effects on the postprandial lipidemia and arterial blood …

Continued exposure to reactive oxygen species and inflammation are the rationale behind
aging theories and associated diseases. Scientific evidence corroborates the …

Increased oxygen consumption and activation of specific metabolic pathways during or after
physical exercise lead to the formation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species. An …