Molecular basis of oxidative stress

by Frederick A. Villamena

ISBN: 9781119790266

Published: 2025-02-05

In-depth resource on mechanisms of oxidative stress and damage and the role of free radicals in disease, diagnosis, and therapeutics Molecular Basis of Oxidative Stress is a comprehensive resource on the molecular and chemical bases of oxidative stress, providing insight on various diseases caused by oxidative stress (cancer, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative) and the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in disease pathogenesis along with in-depth knowledge about the mechanisms of oxidative stress and damage, free radical chemistry, and the role of free radicals in disease, diagnosis, and therapeutics. Thoroughly updated and expanded to reflect advances in the years since its original publication, the Second Edition includes new chapters covering topics like oxidative stress mechanisms, biomarkers, and therapeutic strategies in the management and treatment of diseases. The disease section features 10 new emerging diseases, including kidney and eye diseases and COPD. This Second...