Nowadays, much attention is paid to issues such as ecology and sustainability. Many
consumers choose “green cosmetics”, which are environmentally friendly creams, makeup …

Molecular oxygen is a necessary compound for all aerobic organisms, although oxygen is a
potent oxidant, which can cause oxidative stress (OS). OS occurs when there is an …

Natural dietary agents have attracted considerable attention due to their role in promoting
health and reducing the risk of diseases including cancer. Ginger, one of the most ancient …

The occurrence of hypertensive syndromes during pregnancy leads to high rates of maternal‐
fetal morbidity and mortality. Amongst them, preeclampsia (PE) is one of the most common …

This paper describes total phenolics content and antioxidant activity in the ethanolic extract
of leaves, bark and roots of five medicinal plants: Terminalia brasiliensis Camb., Terminalia …

Backgrounds. The production of free radicals has a role in the regulation of biological
function, cellular damage, and the pathogenesis of central nervous system conditions …

In the literature there are a considerable number of chemical and biochemical tests for
evaluation of in vitro antioxidant activities of pure compounds or fractions and organic …

With the increase in life expectancy registered in the past few decades, the prevalence of
various medical conditions related to aging has been observed, such as dementia and …

As condições de estresse biótico e abiótico impostas às plantas induzem a superprodução
de espécies reativas de oxigênio (ROS), podendo causar danos às estruturas celulares e …

We review here the chemistry of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, their biological
sources and targets; particularly, biomolecules implicated in the redox balance of the human …