First line defence antioxidants-superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPX): Their fundamental role in the entire antioxidant defence grid

The body encloses a complex antioxidant defence grid that relies on endogenous enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants. These molecules collectively act against free radicals to resist their damaging effects to vital biomolecules and ultimately body tissues. Based on their response to general free...

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Main Authors: O.M. Ighodaro, O.A. Akinloye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-12-01
Series:Alexandria Journal of Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090506817301550