Antioxidant Compounds Recovered from Food Wastes

Dear Colleagues,

A free radical can be defined as any molecular species capable of independent existence that contains an unpaired electron in an atomic orbital. Many abiotic stresses induce the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in humans and animals. As highly reactive and toxic species, they cause damage to DNA, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, thus leading to oxidative stress. This oxidative stress induces damage to cells and tissues, resulting in a large number of diseases. Several compounds with antioxidant properties could neutralize the effects of ROS and prevent the development of many inflammatory pathologies. A number of scientific studies report the varied health benefits of antioxidant supplementation in processes such as inflammation, stress, aging, apoptosis, and neurological diseases.

This Special Issue will focus on the role of bioactive components from food waste in the treatment of various human diseases and the possible molecular pathways involved. Additionally, the Special Issue will welcome original in vivo and in vitro reviews and studies that provide evidence of the welfare effects of antioxidant factors.

Dr. Rosalba Siracusa
Guest Editor

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