Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress
A section of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921).
Section Information
This Section provides a forum for basic, translational, and clinical studies related to antioxidants, ROS, RNS and RSS, and redox signaling in human health and disease. The focus of this Section is on new insights into redox biology and medicine as well as novel therapies and drugs.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Oxidative Stress and NRF2 in Health and Disease—2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 November 2025)
- Alcohol-Induced Oxidative Stress in Health and Disease, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 November 2025)
- Oxidative Stress in Hepatic Diseases (Deadline: 21 November 2025)
- Oxidative Stress in Animal Reproduction and Nutrition (Deadline: 28 November 2025)
- Oxidative Stress-Related Mechanisms and Antioxidant Therapy in Cancer (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Novel Antioxidants for Animal Nutrition—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Antioxidants and Retinal Diseases—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Free Radicals, Antioxidants, and Oxidative Stress in Aging and Age-Related Diseases—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants in Hypoxia and Human Pathophysiology Settings, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Oxidative Stress in Eye Diseases (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Glutathione and Health: From Development to Disease (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Inhibition of Oxidative Stress and Related Signaling Pathways in Neuroprotection—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Neurologic Diseases (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Articular Cartilage (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Oxidative Metabolism and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Metabolic Diseases—3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Berry Antioxidants in Health and Disease—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Oxidative Stress in Pregnant Women and Fetuses (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- The Role of Oxidative Stress in Age-Related and Degenerative Eye Diseases (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Redox Signaling in Cancer: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Harnessing Antioxidants: Pioneering Approaches in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Therapy (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
- The Use of Antioxidant-Rich Foods and Supplements in Disease Prevention (Deadline: 20 December 2025)
- Significance of Antioxidant Mechanisms in Intestinal Inflammation—2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 December 2025)
- Antioxidants as Adjuvants for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment (Deadline: 22 December 2025)
- Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Plants in Cancer Treatment (Deadline: 30 December 2025)
- Lipid Peroxidation and Cancer (Deadline: 30 December 2025)
- From Field to Cell: Redox Mechanisms of Chemical Stressor Toxicity in Biological Systems (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Oxidative Stress and Male Reproductive Health (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Redox Regulation in Cardiovascular Diseases (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Natural Antioxidants in Animal Nutrition (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Metabolic Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Emerging Trends in Antioxidant Nutraceuticals (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Oxidative Stress in Respiratory Disorders (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Antioxidant Therapies in Cardiovascular, Cardiorenal and Metabolic Diseases (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Metabolism and Epigenetics: A Potential Dual Interaction in the Microenvironment of Solid Tumors (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Natural Antioxidants in Functional Foods (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Advances in Redox-Tools and Therapies in Cardiovascular Disease (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Studies on Antioxidants and Anti-Aging Substances Using Model Organisms and Cell Cultures (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Novel Strategies for Oxidative Stress Management: Dietary Interventions for Liver and Gut Health (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Bioavailability of Antioxidants: From Omics Insights to Health Outcomes (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Metabolic Disorders (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Antioxidants for Skin Health—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Oxidative Stress and Adaptive Responses in Space Medicine and Physiology (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Hydrogen Sulfide and Its Role in Inflammatory and Degenerative Joint Diseases (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress in Lung Disease (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Mitochondrial Oxidative Stress in Aging and Disease—2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 January 2026)
- Exploring the Role of Polyphenols in Oxidative Stress and Cellular Protection (Deadline: 20 January 2026)
- Antioxidants and Multifunction Photoprotection—2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 January 2026)
- Redox Balance and Autophagy in Neuroinflammation (Deadline: 26 January 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Diabetic Retinopathy (Deadline: 30 January 2026)
- Something Is Rotten in the State of Redox—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 January 2026)
- Environmental Risk Factors and Oxidative Stress in the Retina (Deadline: 30 January 2026)
- Effect of Oxidative Stress on Reproduction and Development—3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 January 2026)
- Redox Signaling in Chronic Diseases (Deadline: 30 January 2026)
- Redox Regulation in Animal Reproduction (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- The Effect of Nutritional Intervention and Diet on Oxidative Stress and Human Diseases (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Natural Antioxidants and Aquatic Animal Health—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Diabetic Retinopathy and Oxidative Stress: Molecular Mechanisms, Diagnostic Strategies, and Advances in Antioxidant Therapies (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Heart Failure (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Lipotoxicity in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Its Therapeutic Control (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Lipoproteins and Redox Imbalance in Health and Disease: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Role of Antioxidants in the Interplay Between Gut Microbiota and Cardiovascular Disease (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Lung Diseases: Pathogenic Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Antioxidant Potential of Phytotherapy in Cardiovascular Diseases (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Airway Diseases (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- The Role of Oxidative Stress in Vascular Disease Associated with Diabetes, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 10 February 2026)
- Antioxidant Potential of the Mediterranean and Ketogenic Diets (Deadline: 10 February 2026)
- Radioprotective Effects of Antioxidants (Deadline: 20 February 2026)
- Antioxidants and Age-Related Changes in Skeletal Muscle and Vascular Health (Deadline: 20 February 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Response in Insects (Deadline: 20 February 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Brain Function—2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 February 2026)
- Women’s Special Issue Series: Antioxidants in Human Health—2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 February 2026)
- Modulation of Gut Microbiota and Oxidative Stress to Counteract or Prevent Human Disease (Deadline: 20 February 2026)
- Role of Oxidative Stress in Eye Diseases (Deadline: 20 February 2026)
- Redox Regulation of Immune and Inflammatory Responses (Deadline: 25 February 2026)
- Oxidative/Nitrosative Stress and Antioxidant Strategies in Inflammatory Respiratory Diseases (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Redox Biomarkers in Cancer (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Oxidative and Nitrosative Stress in Male Reproduction (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Recent Advances in Applications of Antioxidants in Livestock Health and Reproduction (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Cancer Biology (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Immune Regulation in Respiratory Diseases (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in the Newborn (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Protein Oxidative Modification in Brain Function, Brain Ageing and Neurological Diseases—2nd Edition (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Human Diseases—4th Edition (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Advances in Anticancer Drugs Based on Phytocompounds with Antioxidant Properties—2nd Edition (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Plant Polyphenols in Human Health: Emerging Insights for Future Therapeutic Strategies (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Role of Skeletal Muscle and Exercise in Oxidative Stress-Related Diseases (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Oxidative Stress-Associated Diseases—2nd Edition (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Reactive Oxygen Species in Skeletal Muscle and Adipose Tissue (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Fertility and Infertility (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Dissecting Redox Duality: Insights into Antioxidant–Prooxidant Switching and Modulation Strategies for Better Health and Biotechnological Outcomes (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Innovative Approaches to Neuroprotective Strategies: Targeting Oxidative Stress in Neurodegenerative Disorders (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) (Deadline: 10 March 2026)
- Unveiling the Essential Role of Coenzyme Q in Health (Deadline: 10 March 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Diseases (Deadline: 15 March 2026)
- Redox Resilience in Mitochondrial Health and Disease: New Advances in Cellular Defense Mechanisms (Deadline: 15 March 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Neurotoxicity (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- The Role of Oxidative Stress in Male Infertility (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Antioxidants as Weapons to Maintain or Restore Oral Health (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Antioxidant Defenses Against Stress Caused by Physical or Chemical Environmental Changes (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Sleep Disorders (Deadline: 25 March 2026)
- Blood Cells and Redox Homeostasis in Health and Disease, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- New Insight into Redox Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress in Health and Disease: Focus on Cardiac and Vascular Function (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Cardiovascular Diseases and Vascular Pathophysiology (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Its Mitigation in Neurodegenerative Disorders (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Role of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress in Neurodegenerative Diseases (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Metabolic Disorders and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Molecular Pathways and Genetic Influence (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Impact of Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Functions of HDL in Diseases—3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Optimizing Physical Exercise: Post-Exercise Recovery, Oxidative and Nitrosative Stress, and the Role of Physical Activity in Healthy Aging and Neuroprotection (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Therapeutic Potential of Natural Antioxidants in Respiratory Diseases and Airway Inflammation (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Antioxidant Therapies, Mitochondrial Function, and Transplantation Strategies: Mechanisms and Emerging Therapeutics (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Dietary Antioxidants, Oxidative Stress, and Women’s Reproductive Health (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Redox Signaling in Kidney Diseases (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Redox-Based Targeting of Signaling Pathways as a Therapeutic Approach (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants in Carcinogenesis: A Multifaceted Approach—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Kidney Diseases (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Roles of Oxidative Stress in Human Pathophysiology (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Biological Activities of Antioxidant Selenoproteins (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Antioxidant Defenses and Inflammation in Diabetic Retinopathy (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress at the Crossroads of Autophagy and Ferroptosis (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Dietary, Environmental, and Lifestyle Modulators of Oxidative Stress in Health and Disease (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Reactive Nitrogen Species (RNS) and Redox Signaling in Tumors (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
- Natural Antioxidants for Cosmetic Applications (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
- Natural Antioxidants and Metabolic Diseases, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
- Synthetic Compounds: Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities, Biomedical Properties and Formulations (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Novel Antioxidant Mechanisms for Health and Diseases, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Oxidative Stress, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, and Inflammation in Autism (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Targeting Oxidative Stress in Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Lysosomal Function in Health and Disease (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Striated Muscle and Other Tissues (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Nrf2 and Cardiovascular Function, Diseases, and Therapeutic Targets (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- High-Fat Diet-Induced Oxidative Stress (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Redox Resilience Signaling of Functional Nutrients and Neurotoxicant Pollutants for Human Health (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Redox Signaling in Brain Aging and Neurodegeneration (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- NRF2 in Non-Communicable Diseases (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Respiratory Diseases—Second Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Skin Disorders: Therapeutic Potential of Antioxidants (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Oxidative Stress from Environmental Exposures (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Antioxidants in Cardiovascular Medicine: Emerging Trends and Future Perspectives (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Hearing Loss—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Mitochondria, Redox and Pancreatic β-Cells: Maturation, Function and Inflammatory Stress (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Based on Antioxidant Capacity: The Multifunctional Roles of Bioactive Compounds from Fruits and Vegetables in Precision Nutrition (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Molecular Crosstalk Between Redox Signaling and Intestinal Health: The Role of Dietary Antioxidants (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- The Role of Antioxidants in Pregnant Women’s and Children’s Health—3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents from Natural Antioxidants: Discovery, Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Potential (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Cardiovascular Diseases (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Natural Antioxidants: Multiple Mechanisms for Skin Protection and Skin Disease (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Natural Antioxidants from Plants in Combating Metabolism-Related Diseases (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Antioxidants in Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Role of Natural Antioxidant Compounds in Slowing Neurodegeneration (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Redox Modulation in Neurodegenerative Disorders: A Focus on Epigenetic Regulation (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Mitochondrial and Redox Signaling in Exercise, Aging, and Metabolic Health (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Health Implications of Vitamin E and Its Analogues and Metabolites (Deadline: 15 May 2026)
- The OxInflammation Process and Tissue Repair (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Age-Related Diseases (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Oxidative Stress During Physical Activity (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Oxidative Stress Mechanisms and Parkinson's Disease Treatment (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Vitamins, Antioxidants, and Neurodegeneration: Exploring Protective Strategies in Brain Health (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Precision Medicine in Cardiometabolic and Cardiovascular Disease: Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Therapeutic Targets (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Melanoma and Redox Dynamics: A Crucial Tug-of-War in Tumor Onset and in Therapy Response (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Lung Diseases (Deadline: 15 June 2026)
- The Janus Face of Oxidative Stress in Normal and Pathological Conditions (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Harnessing Redox Status and Novel Molecular Signals and Targets Involved in Oxidative Stress to Afford Cardioprotection: From Experimental Insights to Clinical Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Oxidative Stress Induced by Micro(Nano)plastics (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Chronic Pain and Oxidative Stress (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Cell Senescence (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Exploring New Frontiers in Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Research: From Model Organisms to Human Disease (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Bone Metabolic Diseases (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Role of Redox Processes in Pulmonary and Systemic Vascular Diseases (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- The Role of Antioxidants in Enhancing Training Adaptation, Exercise Performance, and Post-exercise Recovery (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Advances in Redox Biochemistry of Cognitive Impairment Pathogenesis and Treatment (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Natural Antioxidants in Pharmaceuticals and Dermatocosmetology (Deadline: 31 October 2026)