Women’s Special Issue Series: Antioxidants in Human Health—2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Following the success of the first Special Issue, "Women’s Special Issue Series: Antioxidants in Human Health", we are excited to announce a follow-up edition to further explore the vital role of antioxidants in maintaining human health and preventing disease.

Oxidative stress, resulting from an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and antioxidant defenses, plays a significant role in the onset and progression of numerous diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and age-related conditions. Various factors, such as mitochondrial function, inflammation, radiation exposure, environmental pollutants, and psychological stress, contribute to oxidative stress and its detrimental effects on cellular health.

The protective effects of antioxidants—ranging from vitamins and minerals to bioactive plant compounds—continue to be a major focus in health research. Antioxidants not only scavenge ROS but also regulate gene expression and enhance endogenous defense mechanisms, thereby influencing cellular function and overall well-being. Expanding on the contributions of the first edition, this follow-up Special Issue will highlight the latest advancements in the study of antioxidants and their impact on human health, with a particular emphasis on their mechanisms, interactions, and clinical and public health applications.

We welcome submissions of original research articles and reviews covering all aspects of antioxidants in human health. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Molecular mechanisms of antioxidant activity in cellular pathways;
• The role of dietary antioxidants in disease prevention and management;
• Gene expression modulation by antioxidants and related biochemical processes;
• Interactions between antioxidants, nutrients, proteins, and DNA;
• Clinical and epidemiological studies on the effects of antioxidant-rich diets;
• Clinical and public health applications of antioxidant-rich diets.

This Special Issue is part of the Women’s Special Issue Series, highlighting and promoting the research contributions of women in this field. However, submissions from all researchers, regardless of gender, are encouraged.

We look forward to your contributions to this second edition, which will continue to advance our understanding of antioxidants in human health.

Dr. Simone Van Breda
Dr. Ruth Edge
Guest Editors

Women’s Special Issue Series

This Special Issue is part of Antioxidants’s Women’s Special Issue Series, hosted by women editors for women researchers. The Series advocates the advancement of women in science. We invite contributions to the Special Issue whose lead authors identify as women. The submission of articles with all-women authorship is especially encouraged. However, we do welcome articles from all authors, irrespective of gender.

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Antioxidants is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2900 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• oxidative stress
• reactive oxygen species (ROS)
• antioxidants
• vitamins
• phytochemicals
• molecular mechanisms
• non-communicable diseases
• human health
• aging
• clinical and public health applications