Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress
A section of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921).
Section Information
This Section provides a forum for basic, translational, and clinical studies related to antioxidants, ROS, RNS and RSS, and redox signaling in human health and disease. The focus of this Section is on new insights into redox biology and medicine as well as novel therapies and drugs.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Novel Strategies for Oxidative Stress Management: Dietary Interventions for Liver and Gut Health (Deadline: 30 August 2026)
- The Role of Antioxidants in Enhancing Training Adaptation, Exercise Performance, and Post-exercise Recovery (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and NRF2 in Health and Disease—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Respiratory Disorders (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- The Role of Oxidative Stress in Vascular Disease Associated with Diabetes, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Hematologic Disease (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Redox Mechanisms Underlying Radiation Responses: From Conventional to FLASH Radiotherapy (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Dietary Antioxidants: Molecular Mechanisms, Health Benefits, and Therapeutic Potential (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Redox Control of Autophagy and Mitophagy in Health and Disease (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Plant Polyphenols in Human Health: Emerging Insights for Future Therapeutic Strategies (Deadline: 10 September 2026)
- Redox Regulation of Immune and Inflammatory Responses (Deadline: 10 September 2026)
- From Field to Cell: Redox Mechanisms of Chemical Stressor Toxicity in Biological Systems (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Metabolic Reprogramming and Epigenetic Crosstalk in the Tumor Microenvironment (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Oxidative Stress Induced by Environmental Pollutants (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Diabetic Kidney Disease (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Harnessing Antioxidants: Pioneering Approaches in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Therapy (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Natural Antioxidants in Animal Nutrition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Something Is Rotten in the State of Redox—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Diabetic Retinopathy and Oxidative Stress: Molecular Mechanisms, Diagnostic Strategies, and Advances in Antioxidant Therapies (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Effect of Oxidative Stress on Reproduction and Development—3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advances in Anticancer Drugs Based on Phytocompounds with Antioxidant Properties—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Women’s Special Issue Series: Antioxidants in Human Health—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Modulation of Gut Microbiota and Oxidative Stress to Counteract or Prevent Human Disease (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Berry Antioxidants in Health and Disease—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Studies on Antioxidants and Anti-Aging Substances Using Model Organisms and Cell Cultures (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Antioxidant Potential of Phytotherapy in Cardiovascular Diseases (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Dietary Antioxidants, Oxidative Stress, and Women’s Reproductive Health (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Redox-Based Targeting of Signaling Pathways as a Therapeutic Approach (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Fertility and Infertility (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Dissecting Redox Duality: Insights into Antioxidant–Prooxidant Switching and Modulation Strategies for Better Health and Biotechnological Outcomes (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Innovative Approaches to Neuroprotective Strategies: Targeting Oxidative Stress in Neurodegenerative Disorders (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants in Carcinogenesis: A Multifaceted Approach—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Roles of Oxidative Stress in Human Pathophysiology (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Biological Activities of Antioxidant Selenoproteins (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Oxidative Stress as a Therapeutic Target of Alzheimer’s Disease—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Melatonin and Vitamin D: Dermal Messengers in Redox, Mitochondrial, and Regenerative Pathways (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Natural Antioxidants and Aquatic Animal Health—3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Defense in Ocular Diseases: From Genetics to Emerging Intercellular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in the Molecular Pathogenesis of Neurodegenerative Disorders (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Redox Biomarkers in Inflammatory Diseases (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- New Paradigms in Oxidative Stress and Immune Responses in Infectious Diseases (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- The Role of Phytochemical Antioxidants in the Prevention and Management of Metabolic Disorders (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Effects of Phytochemical Antioxidants in the Treatment of Chronic Inflammation and Metabolic Diseases (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Nutritional Antioxidants and Redox Regulation (Deadline: 10 October 2026)
- Antioxidant Activity of Medicinal Plants (Deadline: 15 October 2026)
- Role of Oxidative Stress in Eye Diseases (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Oxidative Stress-Mediated Toxicity: From Neurotoxicity to Multi-Organ Injury (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Antioxidant Defenses Against Stress Caused by Physical or Chemical Environmental Changes (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- New Insight into Redox Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress in Health and Disease: Focus on Cardiac and Vascular Function (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Natural Antioxidants and Metabolic Diseases, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Innovative and Sustainable Antioxidants for Animal Nutrition (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- NAD+ Regulation in Antioxidant Defense and Neurodegenerative Diseases (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in the Newborn, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Natural Antioxidants in Pharmaceuticals and Dermatocosmetology (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- The Effect of Nutritional Intervention and Diet on Oxidative Stress and Human Diseases (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Oxidative Stress, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, and Inflammation in Autism (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Oxidative Stress-Associated Diseases—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Reactive Oxygen Species in Skeletal Muscle and Adipose Tissue (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Role of Natural Antioxidant Compounds in Slowing Neurodegeneration (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Multi-Organ Effects of Alcohol Exposure: Oxidative Mechanisms and Antioxidant Protection (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Redox Regulation in Animal Reproduction—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Methionine in Redox Signaling, Metabolic Regulation, and Disease (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Redox Signalling Across Ocular Diseases: Mechanisms, Tissue-Specific Pathology, and Therapeutic Targets (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Defenses in Aquatic Animals (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Recent Advances in Applications of Antioxidants in Livestock Health and Reproduction—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Antioxidants and Aquaculture: A Synergistic Approach for Sustainable Aquatic Production—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Genetics and Epigenetics of Antioxidants (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Redox Resilience in Mitochondrial Health and Disease: New Advances in Cellular Defense Mechanisms (Deadline: 10 November 2026)
- Targeting Oxidative Stress in Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury (Deadline: 10 November 2026)
- Natural Antioxidants for Cosmetic Applications (Deadline: 20 November 2026)
- Role of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress in Neurodegenerative Diseases (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Impact of Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Functions of HDL in Diseases—3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Therapeutic Potential of Natural Antioxidants in Respiratory Diseases and Airway Inflammation (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Antioxidant Therapies, Mitochondrial Function, and Transplantation Strategies: Mechanisms and Emerging Therapeutics (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Mitochondria, Redox and Pancreatic β-Cells: Maturation, Function and Inflammatory Stress (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Antioxidant Defenses and Inflammation in Diabetic Retinopathy (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress at the Crossroads of Autophagy and Ferroptosis (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Cardiovascular Diseases (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Natural Antioxidants: Multiple Mechanisms for Skin Protection and Skin Disease (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Antioxidants in Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Redox Modulation in Neurodegenerative Disorders: A Focus on Epigenetic Regulation (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Melanoma and Redox Dynamics: A Crucial Tug-of-War in Tumor Onset and in Therapy Response (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Antioxidant Role of High-Density Lipoprotein—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Oxidative Stress Induced by Environmental Pollution (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Eye Diseases—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Heart Disease (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Brain Function—3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Antioxidants from Agri-Food Byproducts: Effects on Metabolic Syndrome and Skin Health (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Mitochondrial Redox Signalling and Regulated Cell Death Pathways: New Insights into Disease Mechanisms and Therapy (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- One Health and Oxidative Stress: Environmental Drivers, Molecular Pathways, and Disease Risk (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Osteoclast Metabolism: Implications for Bone Disease Treatment (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- The Role of NRF2 in Cardiovascular Health and Disease (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Cardioprotection in Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury: Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Therapeutic Approaches (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Reactive Oxygen Species in Cancer and Viral Diseases: A Double-Edged Sword (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Redox Imbalance and Antioxidants in Gut–Liver Axis Dysfunction: A Focus on Dysbiosis and Microbial Metabolites (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Redox Mechanisms in Obesity-Induced Organ Injury: Potential Therapeutic Opportunities (Deadline: 10 December 2026)
- Targeting Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress for Neuroprotection (Deadline: 25 December 2026)
- Iron Metabolism and Oxidative Stress in Brain Ageing and Neurodegenerative Diseases (Deadline: 26 December 2026)
- Nrf2 and Cardiovascular Function, Diseases, and Therapeutic Targets (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Unveiling the Essential Role of Coenzyme Q in Health (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Redox Resilience Signaling of Functional Nutrients and Neurotoxicant Pollutants for Human Health (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Respiratory Diseases—Second Edition (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Novel Antioxidant Mechanisms for Health and Diseases, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Bioactivity Mechanisms of Antioxidant Compounds from Natural Products (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Bioactive Natural Compounds and Their Derivatives in Cancer: Redox Signaling, Molecular Mechanisms and Translational Opportunities (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Redox Balance and Autophagy in Neuroinflammation (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- NRF2 in Non-Communicable Diseases (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Exploring New Frontiers in Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Research: From Model Organisms to Human Disease (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Natural Antioxidants in Functional Foods (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Advances in Redox-Tools and Therapies in Cardiovascular Disease (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Lipoproteins and Redox Imbalance in Health and Disease: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Kidney Diseases (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Based on Antioxidant Capacity: The Multifunctional Roles of Bioactive Compounds from Fruits and Vegetables in Precision Nutrition (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Dietary, Environmental, and Lifestyle Modulators of Oxidative Stress in Health and Disease (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- The Role of Antioxidants in Pregnant Women’s and Children’s Health—3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents from Natural Antioxidants: Discovery, Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Potential (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Natural Antioxidants from Plants in Combating Metabolism-Related Diseases (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Mitochondrial and Redox Signaling in Exercise, Aging, and Metabolic Health (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Precision Medicine in Cardiometabolic and Cardiovascular Disease: Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Therapeutic Targets (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Antioxidants, Metabolic Regulation and Stroke (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Inhibition of Oxidative Stress and Related Signaling Pathways in Neuroprotection—3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Antioxidants in Health and Disease: Environmental Challenges, Redox Homeostasis, and Adaptive Responses (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Antioxidant Therapies in Cardiovascular, Cardiorenal and Metabolic Diseases—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Oxidative Stress, Antioxidant Defense and Sleep–Wake Regulation in Psychiatric Disorders (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Antioxidant Phytochemicals in Aging and Longevity: Mechanisms, Interventions, and Translational Opportunities (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Oxidative Stress in Animal Reproduction and Nutrition—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Antioxidants in Cardiovascular Medicine: Emerging Trends and Future Perspectives—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Redox Imbalance at the Crossroads of Environmental Stressors and Biological Ageing and Its Correction (Deadline: 1 January 2027)
- Oxidative Stress Induced by Air Pollution, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 20 January 2027)
- The Role of Oxidative Stress in Male Infertility, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 January 2027)
- Vitamins, Antioxidants, and Neurodegeneration: Exploring Protective Strategies in Brain Health (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Redox Regulation in COPD: Therapeutic Implications of Antioxidants (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Role of Redox Processes in Pulmonary and Systemic Vascular Diseases (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Oxidative Stress in Cancers of the Female Reproductive Tract: Bridging Current Knowledge with New Technologies (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Anti-Cancer Potential of Plant-Based Antioxidants—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Redox Regulation of Cancer Metabolism (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Hormonal and Redox Regulation in Cancer, Metabolic Dysfunction, and Neurodegenerative Diseases (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Oxidative Stress in Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Redox Dysregulation in Metabolic Diseases (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Dialysis-Induced Oxidative Stress, MicroRNAs and Organ Damage: From Bench to Bedside (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Delivery Systems for Natural Antioxidant Compounds (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Beyond Antioxidant Activity: Translational Perspectives on Multifunctional Bioactive Compounds for Health Related Applications (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- The Role of Environmental and Dietary Factors in Oxidative-Stress-Induced Neurodegeneration and Neuroinflammation (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Biochemical Indicators of Oxidative Stress: From Laboratory Research to Clinical Practice (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Oxidative Stress and Biomarkers in Veterinary Medicine (Deadline: 1 February 2027)
- Oxidative Stress Induced by Micro(Nano)plastics (Deadline: 10 February 2027)
- Health Implications of Vitamin E and Its Analogues and Metabolites (Deadline: 10 February 2027)
- Antioxidants in Chronic and End-Stage Kidney Disease: Defining Biological and Clinical Plausibility (Deadline: 20 February 2027)
- Aging and Infection: Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Clinical Complexity in Older Adults (Deadline: 20 February 2027)
- Redox Signaling in Brain Aging and Neurodegeneration (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Antioxidants and Antioxidant Mechanisms in the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Role of Oxidative Stress in Cardiac Remodeling and Heart Failure—3rd Edition (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress in Aging and Age-Related Disorders (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Reactive Oxygen Species and Growth Factors in Photodynamic Therapy (PDT), Photobiomodulation (PBM), and Radiation Therapy (RT)—2nd Edition (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- The Role of Oxidative Stress in Chronic Pain and Inflammation (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Transition Metal-Based Nanoparticles as Antioxidant Platforms for Biomedical and Cosmetic Applications (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Advances in Oxidative Stress, Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Antioxidant Therapies in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Antioxidant Strategies in Animal and Microbial Systems (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Alcohol-Induced Oxidative Stress in Health and Disease, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Radioprotective Effects of Antioxidants—2nd Edition (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Redox Homeostasis and Mitochondrial Function in Acute Kidney Injury (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Hypoxia-Driven Redox Signaling: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Opportunities (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Vitamin C in Cancer Therapy (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Neuroprotection and Oxidative Stress: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Strategies (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- New and Forgotten Oxidative Pathways in Diabetic Complications: From Glycation, Neutrophil Activation to Gut Microbiome Modulation (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Strategies for Eye Diseases (Deadline: 15 March 2027)
- Advances in Redox Biochemistry of Cognitive Impairment Pathogenesis and Treatment (Deadline: 20 March 2027)
- Oxidative Stress Mechanisms and Parkinson's Disease Treatment (Deadline: 30 March 2027)
- Oxidative Stress as a Therapeutic Target in Sleep Disorders (Deadline: 30 March 2027)
- Oxidative Metabolism and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Metabolic Diseases—3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 March 2027)
- Oxidative Stress in Pregnant Women and Fetuses (Deadline: 31 March 2027)
- Antioxidants for Skin Health—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 March 2027)
- Natural Compounds in Neurogenesis, Neurodevelopment, and the Attenuation of Neurotoxicity: Insights from Animal Models (Deadline: 31 March 2027)
- Oxidative Stress and Lipid Signaling in Neuropsychiatric Disorders (Deadline: 31 March 2027)
- Oxidative Stress in Male and Female Reproduction, Infertility, and Pregnancy (Deadline: 31 March 2027)
- High-Fat Diet-Induced Oxidative Stress (Deadline: 30 April 2027)
- Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Reactive Oxygen Species and Disease Pathogenesis: Translational Implications for Human Health (Deadline: 30 April 2027)
- Antioxidants and Multifunction Photoprotection—2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 July 2027)
- Lipotoxicity in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Its Therapeutic Control (Deadline: 31 July 2027)