Fundmental principles of oxidative stress in metabolism and reproduction : prevention and management /

This book, edited by Faiza Alam and Rehana Rehman, delves into the fundamental principles of oxidative stress and its impact on metabolism and reproduction. It presents a comprehensive examination of oxidative stress, exploring its sources, mechanisms, and effects on various bodily functions and dis...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Alam, Faiza, Rehman, Rehana
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [S.l.] : Academic Press, 2024.
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Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • Fundamental Principles of Oxidative Stress in Metabolism and Reproduction
  • Fundamental Principles of Oxidative Stress in Metabolism and Reproduction: Prevention and Management
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • I
  • Overview: Cause and mechanisms
  • 1
  • Introduction to oxidative stress
  • Oxidative stress
  • What is oxidative stress?
  • Redox hypothesis
  • Sources of ROS that influence the human body
  • Exogenous sources/factors: These include changes in the environment that increase ROS production in cells such as (Antunes ...
  • Endogenous sources/factors: Endogenous or intracellular factors include
  • Influence of ROS on body functions
  • OS and the defense of the human body
  • What is an "antioxidant"?
  • Types of antioxidants
  • Antioxidants-Mechanism of protection
  • Influence of oxidative stress: From health to disease
  • OS and cardiovascular diseases
  • Reactive species (ROS/RNS) and OS in joint problems
  • OS and the brain
  • OS and the eyes
  • OS and the respiratory system
  • OS and the skin
  • OS and renal functions
  • OS and gastrointestinal tract
  • OS and the immune system
  • OS and multiple organs
  • Diagnosis: Biomarkers of OS
  • Antioxidant defense and therapeutic implications
  • Prevention
  • References
  • 2
  • Role of free radicals in normal human physiology
  • Overview of oxidative stress
  • Free radicals
  • Superoxide anion
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Hydroxyl radical
  • Peroxyl radical
  • Singlet oxygen radical
  • Hypochlorous acid
  • Nitrous oxide
  • Enzymatic and nonenzymatic reactions of free radicals
  • Free radicals, antioxidant, and tissue injuries
  • Categories of defense mechanisms
  • Oxidative stress and diabetes mellitus
  • Techniques used for the identification of free radicals
  • Oxidative stress and mitochondria
  • Oxidative stress and inflammation.
  • Oxidative stress and chronic inflammatory disorders
  • Oxidative stress and infertility
  • References
  • 3
  • Role of diet in the development of oxidative stress
  • Introduction to oxidative stress
  • Correlation between diet and oxidative stress
  • Exercise and oxidative stress
  • Scavenger-antioxidants
  • Types of antioxidants
  • Types of antioxidants
  • Classification of antioxidants
  • Classification of antioxidants
  • Neutralizer of free radicals
  • Antioxidants
  • Antioxidants
  • Cardioprotective eating
  • Cardioprotective eating
  • Phytonutrients
  • Phytonutrients
  • Antioxidant capacity measurement
  • Nutritionally mediated oxidative stress
  • Carbohydrates
  • Carbohydrates
  • Fats
  • Fats
  • Strategies for decreasing oxidative stress
  • Strategies for decreasing oxidative stress
  • Strategies to decrease oxidative stress
  • Strategies to decrease oxidative stress
  • Oxidative stress-induced diseases ameliorating by diet
  • Oxidative stress-induced diseases ameliorating by diet
  • Dietary concern
  • Dietary concern
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 4
  • Occupational hazards and oxidative stress
  • Introduction
  • Definition
  • History
  • Example at workplaces
  • Mechanism of oxidative stress
  • Formation of free radicals at the workplace
  • Effects to the workers
  • Cancer and oxidative stress
  • Cardiovascular disease and oxidative stress
  • Neurological disease and oxidative stress
  • Respiratory disease and oxidative stress
  • Rheumatoid arthritis and oxidative stress
  • Kidney disease and oxidative stress
  • Aging and oxidative stress
  • Gastrointestinal tract and oxidative stress
  • Reproduction and oxidative stress
  • Prevention/management of occupational hazards and oxidative stress
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 5
  • Role of radio-frequency electromagnetic waves in causing oxidative stress
  • Introduction
  • Material and methods.
  • Electron microscopy
  • RNA extraction
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 6
  • Genetic variations and lifestyle in oxidative stress
  • Introduction
  • Importance of balancing oxidants and antioxidants
  • Genetic variations and oxidative stress
  • Role of genetics in the production and metabolism of ROS
  • Effect of genetic variations on antioxidant enzymes
  • Lifestyle factors and oxidative stress
  • Diet and oxidative stress
  • Physical activity and oxidative stress
  • Environmental toxins and oxidative stress
  • Interplay between genetic variations and lifestyle in oxidative stress
  • Importance of considering both factors in assessing risk
  • Conclusion
  • Summary of the interaction between genetic variations and lifestyle in oxidative stress
  • Importance of a holistic approach to understanding and managing oxidative stress
  • References
  • Further reading
  • 7
  • Aging: Generation of oxidative stress
  • What is aging?
  • Why it is important to know about the processes involved in aging?
  • Overview of aging theories
  • "Somatic mutation" theory
  • Free radical theory/oxidative stress theory
  • The cross-linking theory of aging
  • Cell and role of organelles in ROS production
  • Role of peroxisomes
  • Role of endoplasmic reticulum
  • Oxidative stress and age-related diseases
  • How can we minimize OS?
  • Polyphenols in honey
  • Polyphenols in blueberries
  • Polyphenols in green tea
  • Polyphenols in red wine
  • Dietary polyphenols in combating aging
  • Summary
  • References
  • II
  • Systemic effects of oxidative stress
  • 8
  • Oxidative stress and insulin resistance
  • Introduction
  • Insulin resistance
  • Insulin and insulin signaling
  • Pathophysiology of insulin resistance
  • Etiology of insulin resistance
  • Obesity
  • Inflammation
  • Mitochondrial dysfunction
  • Aging
  • Endoplasmic reticulum stress
  • Oxidative stress.
  • Mechanisms causing insulin resistance by oxidative stress
  • Adipokine dysregulation
  • NF-kB pathway
  • JNK signaling pathway
  • Symptoms of insulin resistance
  • Complications of insulin resistance
  • Role of antioxidants in insulin resistance
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 9
  • Oxidative stress and cardiovascular diseases
  • Background
  • Free radicals involved in cardiovascular diseases
  • Mechanism of redox signaling pathway
  • What is the link between OS and cardiovascular disease? cause/association
  • OS and pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease: The basic mechanism
  • The role of endothelium and oxidative stress in cardiovascular disease
  • Oxidative stress and hypertension
  • Oxidative stress and myocardial damage
  • Basis of cardiac failure and arrhythmias
  • Oxidative stress and atherosclerosis
  • The main contributor to ischemic heart disease
  • Antioxidant therapy and drugs used to treat cardiovascular diseases due to oxidative stress
  • Conclusion and future perspective
  • References
  • 10
  • Oxidative stress and chronic kidney disease
  • Background
  • Introduction
  • Reactive oxygen species
  • Antioxidants
  • Enzymatic antioxidants
  • Water soluble antioxidants
  • Dietary antioxidants
  • Ascorbic acid
  • Ascorbic acid
  • Polyphenols-flavonoids
  • Polyphenols-flavonoids
  • Endogenous antioxidants
  • Lipid-soluble antioxidants
  • Trace elements
  • Oxidative stress and chronic kidney disease
  • Pathogenesis of oxidative stress in CKD
  • Uremia and dialysis-related factors
  • Diabetes and oxidative stress
  • Dyslipidemia and oxidative stress
  • Inflammation and oxidative stress
  • Biomarkers of oxidative stress in CKD patients
  • Clinical implications of oxidative stress in CKD patients
  • Oxidative stress and CKD-mediated cardiovascular disease
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Anemia
  • Amyloidosis
  • Immunodeficiency.
  • Protein-energy wasting syndrome
  • Treatment
  • N-acetylcysteine
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin C
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Carnitine
  • Coenzyme Q10
  • Folic acid
  • Trace elements
  • Newer agents in modulating oxidative stress in CKD
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 11
  • Oxidative stress in neurodegenerative diseases
  • Alzheimer disease
  • Treatment of Alzheimer's disease
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Treatment of Parkinson's disease
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • References
  • 12
  • Oxidative stress, mechanisms of subfertility, and reproductive disorders in females
  • Introduction
  • Sources of ROS in the female reproductive system
  • The role of reactive oxygen species in the normal functions of female reproductive organs
  • Impact of oxidative stress on ovarian function
  • Ovarian cycle
  • Follicular phase
  • Ovulatory phase
  • Post ovulatory phase
  • Corpus luteum formation
  • Oxidative stress: Steroidogenesis
  • The impact of OS on female reproductive health organs
  • Effects on ovary
  • Effects on oocyte
  • Effects on uterus
  • Effects on embryo
  • Oxidative stress manifestations as a disease leading to infertility
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Endometriosis
  • Preeclampsia
  • Lifestyle: Oxidative stress and female infertility
  • Conclusion and future directions
  • References
  • 13
  • Oxidative stress, mechanisms, and subfertility in male
  • Male subfertility
  • Oxidative stress definition
  • Sources of reactive oxygen stress
  • Extrinsic
  • Intrinsic
  • Physiological role of reactive oxygen stress on spermatozoa
  • Pathological effects of reactive oxygen stress on spermatozoa
  • Oxidative-induced changes in conventional semen parameters
  • Current approach for assessment of reactive oxygen stress markers in sperm and semen
  • Direct assays
  • Indirect assays.