Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(1), P. 16 - 26
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Cadmium
is
a
heavy
metal
widely
distributed
in
the
environment
due
to
anthropogenic
activities,
such
as
industrial
processes,
mining,
and
agricultural
practices.
Exposure
cadmium
has
been
associated
with
various
adverse
health
effects,
particularly
on
kidneys.
The
kidneys
are
major
target
organs
for
toxicity,
tends
accumulate
renal
tissues,
leading
nephrotoxicity
impaired
function.This
study
aims
evaluate
potential
nephroprotective
effects
of
aqueous
extract
Loranthus
micranthus
Linn
leaf
against
cadmium-induced
kidney
toxicity
rat
model.
Twenty-four
male
rats
were
divided
into
four
groups:
Group
1
served
normal
control
received
no
treatment.
2
was
exposed
receiving
mg/kg
body
weight
intraperitoneally
daily.
3
150
4
intraperitoneally,
followed
by
daily
administration
150mg/kg
extract.
This
experiment
carried
out
period
28
days.
Biochemical
alterations
serum
creatinine,
blood
urea
nitrogen,
total
protein,
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD),
catalase
(CAT),
reduced
glutathione
(GSH),
malondialdehyde
(MDA)
assessed
markers
function
oxidative
stress.
Additionally,
ultrastructural
changes
experimental
animals
evaluated
using
electron
microscopy.
revealed
significant
biochemical
stress
toxicity.
Treatment
attenuated
these
changes,
indicating
effects.
Furthermore,
observed
cadmium-exposed
ameliorated
treatment
findings
this
suggest
that
possesses
Further
research
necessary
elucidate
mechanisms
action
explore
therapeutic
natural
compounds
managing
kidney-related
disorders.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 697 - 697
Published: June 14, 2024
The
antioxidant
defense
mechanisms
play
a
critical
role
in
mitigating
the
deleterious
effects
of
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
Catalase
stands
out
as
paramount
enzymatic
antioxidant.
It
efficiently
catalyzes
decomposition
hydrogen
peroxide
(H
Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024, P. 1 - 21
Published: May 31, 2024
Absorption
of
free
radicals
in
the
body
cannot
be
done
by
antioxidant
compounds
originating
from
human
body,
so
exogenous
antioxidants
are
required
to
help
their
natural
action.
Oxidative
stress
can
caused
an
imbalance
radical
inhibitors
and
accumulation
that
enter
cellular
structures.
Synthetic
found
external
not
primary
choice
because
they
harmful
carcinogenic.
Therefore,
using
ingredients
provides
a
necessary
alternative
constructing
novel
antioxidants.
Recent
studies
have
highlighted
critical
analysis
evaluation
flavonoids
unique
class
secondary
metabolites
plants
used
communities
as
traditional
therapeutics
with
proven
bioactivity.
This
could
support
new
discoveries
based
on
various
herbal
medicines
addition,
functional
effectiveness
against
radicals.
In
this
review,
there
several
strengths
discussion.
First,
study
takes
comprehensive
approach
covering
aspects,
including
properties
sources
radicals,
oxidative
relation
different
diseases,
defense
mechanisms,
specific
mechanisms
flavonoids.
Second,
focus
antioxidants,
especially
flavonoids,
also
discussion
about
clinical
applications
studies,
limitations,
global
perspectives,
future
research
directions
become
references
selection
medicines.
But,
constraints
should
considered
when
interpreting
findings
review.
mechanism
is
only
discussed
general
one
example
compound
(flavonoid)
has
potential
antioxidant.
lack
regarding
relationship
between
diseases
Third,
limited
number
investigated
some
discussed.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(7), P. 6389 - 6389
Published: March 28, 2023
Ischemic
strokes
occur
when
the
blood
supply
to
a
part
of
brain
is
interrupted
or
reduced
due
arterial
blockage,
and
it
often
leads
damage
cells
death.
According
myriad
experimental
studies,
oxidative
stress
an
important
pathophysiological
mechanism
ischemic
stroke.
In
this
narrative
review,
we
aimed
identify
how
alterations
biomarkers
could
suggest
severity-reflecting
diagnosis
stroke
these
interactions
may
provide
new
molecular
targets
for
neuroprotective
therapies.
We
performed
eligibility
criteria-based
search
on
three
main
scientific
databases.
found
that
patients
with
acute
are
characterized
by
increased
markers
levels,
such
as
total
antioxidant
capacity,
F2-isoprostanes,
hydroxynonenal,
perchloric
acid
oxygen
radical
absorbance
capacity
(ORACTOT
ORACPCA),
malondialdehyde
(MDA),
myeloperoxidase,
urinary
8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2'-deoxyguanosine.
Thus,
causing
significant
associated
cellular
damage.
The
assessment
be
useful
in
diagnosing
stroke,
finding
its
causes,
predicting
severity
outcomes,
reducing
impact
structures
brain,
guiding
preventive
treatment
towards
antioxidant-based
therapy
novel
therapeutic
alternatives.
In
recent
times,
there
has
been
a
revolutionary
surge
in
antioxidant
research,
with
focus
on
harnessing
microalgae
to
enhance
wellness
and
extend
human
longevity.
Microalgae,
diverse
group
of
unicellular
photosynthetic
organisms,
have
emerged
as
promising
sources
natural
antioxidants
due
their
ability
synthesize
various
bioactive
compounds,
including
carotenoids,
polyphenols,
tocopherols.
These
play
pivotal
role
scavenging
free
radicals
reducing
oxidative
stress,
known
contributors
aging
chronic
diseases.
This
review
provides
an
over-view
advancements
understanding
microalgae’s
potential,
covering
biochemical
composition,
extraction
techniques,
purification
methods.
Moreover,
it
delves
into
compelling
vitro
vivo
studies
showcasing
microalgae-derived
antioxidants’
protective
effects
against
damage,
inflammation,
cardiovascular
diseases,
neurodegenerative
disorders.
The
sustainable
cultivation
controlled
environments
further
supports
the
potential
for
large-scale
production
commercialization
compounds.
As
continue
revolutionize
they
hold
immense
promise
developing
novel
preventive
therapeutic
strategies
promote
health
wellbeing.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(9), P. 3939 - 3939
Published: May 7, 2023
Tephorosia
purpurea
subsp.
apollinea
was
extracted
with
methanol
and
n-hexane
to
obtain
sub-fractions.
The
chemical
compounds
identified
GC-MS
HPLC
in
T.
extracts
showed
antioxidant
anticancer
properties.
activities
were
investigated
using
DDPH
ABTS
assays,
MTT
assay,
respectively.
Stigmasta-5,24(28)-dien-3-ol,
(3
β,24Z)-,
9,12,15-octadecatrienoic
acid
methyl
ester,
phytol,
chlorogenic
acid,
quercetin
the
major
detected
apollinea.
These
possessed
extract
properties
radical
scavenging
of
84%
94%,
respectively,
relative
ascorbic
trolox.
effects
against
cancer
cell
lines
MCF7
(IC50
=
102.8
±
0.6
μg/mL),
MG63
118.3
2.5
T47D
114.7
1.0
HeLa
196.3
2.3
PC3
117.7
1.1
μg/mL)
greater
than
its
U379
248.4
7.5
μg/mL).
However,
it
had
no
adverse
on
normal
cells
(WI38)
242.9
1.8
Therefore,
active
constituents
presented
can
be
isolated
studied
for
their
potential
breast,
cervical,
prostate
cancers
osteosarcoma.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 1077 - 1077
Published: July 28, 2023
The
use
of
conventional
contrast
media
for
diagnostic
purposes
(in
particular,
Gd-containing
and
iodinated
agents)
causes
a
large
number
complications,
the
most
common
which
is
contrast-induced
nephropathy.
It
has
been
shown
that
after
exposure
to
agents,
oxidative
stress
often
occurs
in
patients,
especially
people
suffering
from
various
diseases.
Antioxidants
human
body
can
diminish
pathological
consequences
by
suppressing
stress.
This
review
considers
research
studies
on
role
antioxidants
preventing
negative
agents
diagnostics
(mainly
nephropathy)
clinical
trials
different
antioxidant
drugs
against
Composite
antioxidant/contrast
systems
as
theranostic
are
also
considered.