Why do antioxidants matter?

Why do antioxidants matter?

The free radical theory of aging (FRTA) states that organisms age because cells accumulate free radical damage over time. A free radical is any atom or molecule that has a single unpaired electron in an outer shell. Unpaired electrons cause damage to cells, proteins...
Oxidative Stress in Influenza Virus Infection

Oxidative Stress in Influenza Virus Infection

Antioxidants are an anti-influenza virus infection therapy. Notes by Marshall Thurber Influenza A virus is one of the major causes of respiratory disease pathogens with characteristics of high morbidity and mortality Morbidity is a term used to describe how often...
Why do antioxidants matter?

Fullerene Nanomaterials Inhibit the Allergic Response

John J. Ryan, Wei Zhao, Gregorio Gomez, et.al., The Journal of Immunology, 2007, 179:665-672, DOI:10.4049/jimmunol.179.1.65 Click here for the PDF File: https://www.bioactivec60.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Fullerene-Inhibits-allergic-response.pdf Fullerene are a...