Antioxidative Reactions Prooxidants are molecules that can cause oxidative stress in cells. This oxidative stress can lead to cell death or damage and several diseases. Prooxidants are in both environmental and artificial substances. Certain prooxidants can be carcinogenic, and others are associated with congenital disabilities. Signs and Symptoms of Oxidative Stress Oxidative stress likely plays […]
Pathogenesis Pathogenesis is the medical term for the development of a disease. It involves the interaction between a pathogen and the host, a plant, animal, or human. The pathogen must be able to enter the host and multiply. The host's immune system then responds to the infection, which can lead to the development of symptoms. […]
ROS in Cancer: What are Reactive Oxygen Species? Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) is a phrase used to describe a number of reactive molecules and free radicals derived from molecular oxygen. These include singlet oxygen, superoxide radicals, peroxides, and hydroxyl radicals. The production of oxygen-based radicals is the bane of all aerobic species. ROS is produced […]
What is Oxidative Stress? Oxidative stress is a condition that results when reactive oxygen species (ROS) overwhelm the cells' ability to neutralize them. Under normal circumstances, the body's antioxidant defenses quickly mop up ROS, natural byproducts of metabolism. However, these molecules can accumulate and damage cellular structures, including DNA. Oxidative stress can cause a wide […]
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) It has long been known in the medical field that proper body healing and resistance to infection cannot occur without oxygen.Researchers believe that oxygen plays a crucial role in all the significant processes involved in wound healing, including promoting resistance to infection, activating fibroblasts, facilitating collagen deposition, supporting angiogenesis, and enabling […]
