The tripeptide glutathione is found in all eukaryotic cells, and due to the
compartmentalization of biochemical processes, its synthesis takes place exclusively in the …

Many local and systemic diseases especially diseases that are leading causes of death
globally like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, atherosclerosis with ischemic heart …

Since the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic, a great effort has been made to understand
this serious disease. Thousands of studies are being devoted to understanding its …

Particulate matter (PM) is the principal component of air pollution. PM includes a range of
particle sizes, such as coarse, fine, and ultrafine particles. Particles that are< 100 nm in …

The non-essential amino acid cysteine is used within cells for multiple processes that rely on
the chemistry of its thiol group. Under physiological conditions, many non-transformed …

Tremendous progress in the last few years has been made to explain how seemingly
harmless environmental proteins from different origins can induce potent Th2‐biased …

Cadmium is a widespread toxic pollutant of occupational and environmental concern
because of its diverse toxic effects: extremely protracted biological half-life (approximately …

Smoking is recognized as a significant risk factor for numerous disorders, including
cardiovascular diseases, respiratory conditions, and various forms of cancer. While the exact …

Mammalian cells possess a multifaceted antioxidant enzyme system, which includes
superoxide dismutases, catalase, the peroxiredoxin/thioredoxin and the glutathione …

Exposure to ambient air pollution has an adverse influence on human health. There is
increasing evidence that oxidative potential (OP), the capacity of airborne pollutants to …