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Oxidative Stress in Brain Function.

Antioxidants (Basel) · 2025-02-28

DOI: 10.3390/antiox14030297PMID: 40227270

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Oxidative stress (OS) is an important factor in the pathophysiology of numerous neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebrovascular pathology or Alzheimer's disease. OS also significantly influences progression among the various neurodegenerative disorders. The imbalance between the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the body's capacity to neutralize these toxic byproducts renders the brain susceptible to oxidative injury. Increased amounts of ROS can result in cellular malfunction, apoptosis and neurodegeneration. They also represent a substantial factor in mitochondrial dysfunction, a defining characteristic of neurodegenerative disorders. Comprehending the fundamental mechanisms of OS and its interactions with mitochondrial function, neuroinflammation and cellular protective pathways becomes essential for formulating targeted therapeutics to maintain brain health and reduce the impacts of neurodegeneration. We address recent highlights on the role of OS in brain function in terms of significance for neuronal health and the progression of neurodegenerative disorders.

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