Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine

Dear Colleagues,

Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that can damage cells and contribute to various diseases. They are produced as a byproduct of normal cellular processes, as well as from external sources such as but not limited to pollution and radiation. Antioxidants are molecules that can neutralize free radicals and protect cells from damage. They can be found in foods such as fruits and vegetables, as well as produced by the body. A balance between free radical and antioxidant levels is important for maintaining good health, and an imbalance can lead to cellular damage and disease.

The special issue of "Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine" focuses on the latest advances in the field of free radicals and their impact on biology and medicine. We welcome contributions in the form of original research and review articles that cover all aspects related to free radicals in biology and medicine. These include reactive oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur species, as well as the analysis methodologies used to understand their production, cellular targets, and mechanisms of action. Also, we welcome contributions on the role of antioxidant defenses, both enzymatic and non-enzymatic, the redox imbalance between the production of free radicals and antioxidant capacity,  in biological systems that act against free radicals, and the impact of natural and synthetic products on the endogenous antioxidant defense system.

Dr. Ankush Prasad
Dr. Deepak Kumar Yadav
Dr. Pavel Pospíšil
Guest Editors

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