Roles of Oxidative Stress in Human Pathophysiology
A special issue of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 31
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Interests: radiation biology; cancer biology; DNA damage and repair; oxidative stress; carcinogenesis
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Dear Colleagues,
Oxidative stress, resulting from the imbalance between reactive oxygen/nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) and endogenous antioxidant defenses, plays a central role in shaping human pathology and pathophysiology. Due to constant pressure from endogenous and exogenous stressors (radiation, chemicals, pollution, microplastics, etc.), oxidative stress can contribute to molecular damage to DNA, proteins, and lipids, driving processes such as chronic inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, neurodegeneration, carcinogenesis, and loss of homeostasis. Understanding the dual nature of redox biology—as both a physiological regulator and a pathological trigger—remains a major challenge and an opportunity for therapeutic innovation.
This Special Issue of Antioxidants invites contributions that explore the diverse roles of oxidative stress across human diseases. We welcome original research articles, mechanistic studies, clinical investigations, and comprehensive reviews. Specific areas of interest include
- Oxidative stress in cancer biology, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases;
- Redox signaling and its dysregulation in human pathology;
- Biomarkers of oxidative stress and antioxidant capacity in clinical practice;
- Experimental and clinical evaluation of antioxidant therapies;
- Crosstalk amongoxidative stress, inflammation, and immune response;
- Translational and precision medicine approaches targeting redox balance.
By gathering cutting-edge research and perspectives, this Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of oxidative stress and foster new strategies for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Prof. Dr. Alexandros Georgakilas
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- oxidative stress
- reactive oxygen species
- redox signaling
- antioxidants
- inflammation
- biomarkers
- human diseases
- therapy
- pathology
- pathophysiology
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