ROS and Brain Diseases: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The brain is a major metabolizer of oxygen and yet has relatively feeble protective antioxidant mechanisms. This paper reviews the Janus-faced properties of reactive oxygen species. It will describe the positive aspects of moderately induced ROS but it will also outline recent research findings con...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/963520 |