Read this article to learn about Free Radicals. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Formation of Free Radicals 2. General Effects of Free Radicals 3. Defences against free Radical Attack. Formation of Free Radicals: Free radicals are basically formed as accidental and deliberate by-products and phagocytosis from oxygen, H2O2, etc. Some of them are superoxide (O2−), hydroxyl [...]
This article throws light upon the top eight roles of free radicals in various human diseases. Some of the roles are: 1. Atherosclerosis 2. Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury 3. Lung Diseases 4. Theory of Aging 5. Hypertension 6. Diabetes 7. Malignant Diseases 8. Inflammation and Arthritis Free Radicals: Role # 1. Atherosclerosis: Free radicals have a profound link with atherosclerosis. [...]
This article throws light upon the twelve acute pathologies caused due to non-regulation of free radicals. The pathologies are: 1. Cardiovascular Disease 2. Atherosclerosis 3. Stroke 4. Cancer 5. Diabetes 6. Neurodegenerative Diseases 7. Alzheimer's Disease 8. Parkinson's Disease 9. Pulmonary Disease 10. Rheumatoid Arthritis 11. Renal Disease 12. Ocular Disease. Acute Pathology # 1. Cardiovascular Disease: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) [...]