Free radicals, natural antioxidants, and their reaction mechanisms
Satish Balasaheb Nimse, Dilipkumar Pal
Abstract
The normal biochemical reactions in our body, increased exposure to the environment, and higher levels of dietary xenobiotic's result in the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS).
Topics & Concepts
RadicalReactive oxygen speciesChemistryXenobioticReactive nitrogen speciesReactive intermediateOxygenBiochemistryEnvironmental chemistryOrganic chemistryEnzymeCatalysisFree Radicals and AntioxidantsAntioxidant Activity and Oxidative StressPhytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities