Therapeutic Potential of Natural Antioxidants in Respiratory Diseases and Airway Inflammation
A special issue of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 739
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Oxidative stress significantly contributes to respiratory diseases, causing acute and chronic lung injuries through inflammation and cellular damage. These reactive molecules disrupt cellular balance, weaken protective mechanisms, and trigger inflammatory responses, ultimately worsening lung conditions. The pulmonary epithelium, which is continually exposed to environmental and metabolic oxidants, relies on complex antioxidant defense systems to maintain redox balance and protect against oxidative damage. Although therapies based on antioxidants have been researched to combat these effects, their clinical effectiveness remains limited, making the development of new treatments essential.
Natural antioxidants, derived from various natural products and their bioactive compounds, have shown promise in reducing oxidative stress and lung inflammation. These antioxidants can help to restore cellular balance, decrease oxidative damage, and modulate inflammatory pathways, potentially providing therapeutic benefits. However, additional research is necessary to fully understand their mechanisms and optimize their clinical applications. This Special Issue of Antioxidants aims to present cutting-edge research on the therapeutic potential of natural antioxidants in respiratory diseases and airway inflammation. We welcome original studies and reviews that investigate the role of antioxidants in lung conditions related to oxidative stress, novel therapeutic approaches, and translational insights for clinical use.
Dr. Yo-Han Han
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural product
- acute/chronic lung injury
- inflammation
- oxidative stress
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