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 …

The tripeptide glutathione is the thiol compound present in the highest concentration in cells
of all organs. Glutathione has many physiological functions including its involvement in the …

BACKGROUND A frequent complication of anticancer treatment, oral and gastrointestinal
(GI) mucositis, threatens the effectiveness of therapy because it leads to dose reductions …

As we gain a better understanding of the factors affecting cancer etiology, we can design
improved treatment strategies. Over the past three to four decades, there have been …

This review summarizes current knowledge on glutathione (GSH) associated cellular
processes that play a central role in defense against oxidative stress. GSH itself is a critical …

Oxidative stress is a term used to denote the imbalance between the concentrations of
reactive oxygen and nitrogen species and the defense mechanisms of the body. Although it …

Methyl parathion (MP) is an organophosphorus insecticide used worldwide in agriculture
and aquaculture due to its high activity against a broad spectrum of insect pests. The effect …

ROS are diverse and abundant in biological systems. While excessive ROS production
clearly damages DNA, low levels of ROS affect cell signaling particularly at the level of redox …

The antioxidant activity of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) extracts is mainly due to
phenolic abietane diterpenes and phenolic acids such as rosmarinic acid. In this study a …

Abstract Glyphosate (GLY)-based herbicide, one of the most widely used herbicides, might
cause a series of environmental problems and pose a toxicological risk to aquatic …