Enhancement of superoxide dismutase gene expression in mice following the administration of cinnamon bark extract by Ahda Yuni, Rahma Mustika, Nilasari Ratna, Lyrawati Diana

“…Proliferation of free radicals in the body, particularly in the form of reactive oxygen species (ROS), induces oxidative stress. …”
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Multiple action sites of ultrasound on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus by Xinyu Liao, Jiao Li, Yuanjie Suo, Shiguo Chen, Xingqian Ye, Donghong Liu, Tian Ding

“…Those microbial cells who had not enter the valid area of ultrasonic cavitation might be injected with free radicals produced by ultrasound and experienced interior injury with intact exterior structure, and others who were in close proximity to the ultrasonic wave field would be immediately and completely disrupted into debris by high power mechanic forces. …”
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Comparative Investigation on the Properties and Molecular Mechanisms of Natural Phenolic Compounds and Rubber Polymers to Inhibit Oxidative Aging of Asphalt Binders by Fenghua Yang, Zhuang Hu, Hongyi Xi

“…Specifically, catechins block asphalt aging at the chemical level by providing active H atoms to react with O2 and free radicals, thus preventing them from oxidizing asphalt molecules. …”
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Aging Effects on the Mechanical Performance of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Composites by Ayesha Afzal, Muhammad Kashif Bangash, Asif Hafeez, Khubab Shaker

“…When the depths are exposed, free radicals are released and further deteriorate the internal structures. …”
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Time-Dependent Variations in Structure of Sheep Wool Irradiated by Electron Beam by Zuzana Hanzlíková, Michael Kenneth Lawson, Peter Hybler, Marko Fülöp, Mária Porubská

“…EPR results indicated a longer lifetime for free radicals induced by lower doses compared with the radicals generated by higher ones. …”
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Gamma Radiation-Induced Damage in the Zinc Finger of the Transcription Factor IIIA by XiaoHong Zhang, YuJi Miao, XiaoDan Hu, Rui Min, PeiDang Liu, HaiQian Zhang

“…Ionizing radiation generates a variety of free radicals in organisms. Zinc finger motifs, therefore, may be a target of ionizing radiation. …”
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Effectiveness of a Short-Term Treatment of Oxygen-Ozone Therapy into Healing in a Posttraumatic Wound by Irene Degli Agosti, Elena Ginelli, Bruno Mazzacane, Gabriella Peroni, Sandra Bianco, Fabio Guerriero, Giovanni Ricevuti, Simone Perna, Mariangela Rondanelli

“…In patients with nonhealing wounds, oxygen-ozone therapy could be helpful in speeding the healing and reducing the pain thanks to its disinfectant property and by the increase of endogenous oxygen free radicals’ scavenging properties. Compared to standard dressing and other treatments reported in the literature it showed a shorter time of action.…”
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Effect of Gamma-Irradiated Recycled Low-Density Polyethylene on the High- and Low-Temperature Properties of Bitumen by Perviz Ahmedzade, Alexander Fainleib, Taylan Günay, Olga Starostenko, Tetyana Kovalinska

“…The surface of the LDPER was treated by gamma beam irradiation that provided formation of free radicals and some functional groups that may contribute to the creation of strong chemical bonds between polymer modifier and bitumen. …”
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Gastric Cytoprotection as Basis of Gastrointestinal Mucosa Protection and Repair in Erosive Ulcerative Lesions of Various Aetiologies by K. V. Ivashkin, E. A. Izatullaev, V. R. Korneeva

“…SH-containing endogenous substances (L-cysteine, D,L-methionine, GSH) and exogenous molecules (methylmethionine-sulfonium chloride (MMSC), N-acetylcysteine) prevent damage due to the ability to absorb/neutralise free radicals released in xenobiotic-triggered cell damage, inhibit TNF-α expression, reduce the aspirin-induced leukocyte-endothelium adhesion and stimulate mucin release. …”
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Influence of Hydrothermal and Pyrolysis Processes on the Transformation of Organic Matter of Dense Low-Permeability Rocks from Domanic Formations of the Romashkino Oil Field by Galina P. Kayukova, Anastasiya N. Mikhailova, Nailia M. Khasanova, Vladimir P. Morozov, Alexey V. Vakhin, Nafis A. Nazimov, Oleg S. Sotnikov, Rais S. Khisamov

“…Application of electron paramagnetic resonance in pyrolysis processes revealed the difference in mineral content of rocks (Mn2+, SO3−, and SO2− ions) and free radicals R∗, as well as in vanadyl ion (VO2+) concentration. …”
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Protective Effect of Vitamin E on Gastric Mucosal Injury in Rats with Biliary Obstruction by Nuh Zafer Cantürk, Zeynep Cantürk, G Özbilim, C Yenisey

“…Patients with liver disease display increased susceptibility to gastric mucosal damage. A role of free radicals has been suggested in the development of gastric mucosal damage in normal subjects. …”
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Glutathione: A Key Regulator of Extracellular Matrix and Cell Death in Intervertebral Disc Degeneration by Fudong Li, Shaofei Li, Yangyang Shi, Feng Lin, Lining Rui, Jiangang Shi, Kaiqiang Sun

“…In these reactions, GSH is oxidized by electrophilic substances, such as reactive oxygen species and free radicals, to form glutathione disulfide to exert antioxidative effects. …”
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Comparative Study of Alcoholic Extracts of Different Syrian Grapevine and Olive Leaf Cultivars for Their Antioxidant Activity and Photoprotective Effects by Farah Alhakim, Antoun Laham, Jameela Hasian

“…The Folin–Ciocalteu method proved the existence of antioxidants in the plant. By scavenging free radicals such as DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), the antioxidant capacity of the plant extracts was determined. …”
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Pattern of edible oil consumption and practice of reuse: A health concern by Ajeet Saoji, Prachi Saoji, Shilpa Hajare, Pranita Dharmadhikari

“…Increasing prevalence of reuse of edible oil for frying is an unhealthy practice, as it gives rise to formation of free radicals and other harmful agents. Hence, present study highlights the pattern of edible oil consumption and practice of reuse among the families along with the influencing factors while purchasing edible oil. …”
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Differential Sensitivity of Nitrogen-Fixing, <i>Azolla Microphylla</i> to Organochlorine and Organophosphate Insecticide by W Raja, P Rathaur, R Ashiq

“…Present study was aimed to study the comparative effect of two such pesticides, a well-known species of Azolla, Azolla Microphylla were selected for their stress responses to an Organochlorine insecticide - Endosulfan, and Organophosphate insecticide-Monocrotophos with reference to their growth, Free radicals, Antioxidant enzymes and metabolites. Azolla microphylla strains were adversely affected by the insecticide doses and inhibition was dose dependent. …”
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Iron Chelators in Treatment of Iron Overload by Sarina Entezari, Seyedeh Mona Haghi, Narges Norouzkhani, Barsa Sahebnazar, Fatemeh Vosoughian, Diba Akbarzadeh, Muhammad Islampanah, Navid Naghsh, Mohammad Abbasalizadeh, Niloofar Deravi

“…Although iron is a crucial element for life, iron overload can be potentially toxic for human cells due to its role in generating free radicals. In the past few decades, there has been a major improvement in the survival of patients who suffer from iron overload due to the application of iron chelation therapy in clinical practice. …”
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Induction of Cell Activation Processes by Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields by Myrtill Simkó

“…., macrophages) to release free radicals. It is known that chronic activation of macrophages is associated with the onset of phagocytosis and leads to increased formation of reactive oxygen species, which themselves may cause DNA damage and are suggested to lead to carcinogenesis. …”
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EFFECTS OF GREEN TEA EXTRACT ON GRAAFIAN FOLLICLES AND SERUM17b-ESTRADIOL IN MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE-EXPOSED RATS by Syami Yulianti et al

“…Polyphenols in green tea are suggested as powerful antioxidants that inhibit free radicals responsible for causing oxidative stress. …”
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Differential Sensitivity of Nitrogen-Fixing, <i>Azolla Microphylla</i> to Organochlorine and Organophosphate Insecticide by W Raja, P Rathaur, R Ashiq

“…Present study was aimed to study the comparative effect of two such pesticides, a well-known species of Azolla, Azolla Microphylla were selected for their stress responses to an Organochlorine insecticide - Endosulfan, and Organophosphate insecticide-Monocrotophos with reference to their growth, Free radicals, Antioxidant enzymes and metabolites. Azolla microphylla strains were adversely affected by the insecticide doses and inhibition was dose dependent. …”
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Antioxidant Properties of Berberis aetnensis C. Presl (Berberidaceae) Roots Extract and Protective Effects on Astroglial Cell Cultures by Agata Campisi, Rosaria Acquaviva, Roberta Bonfanti, Giuseppina Raciti, Andrea Amodeo, Silvana Mastrojeni, Salvatore Ragusa, Liliana Iauk

“…We assessed in cellular free system its effect on superoxide anion, radicals scavenging activity of antioxidants against free radicals like the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical, and the inhibition of xanthine oxidase activity. …”
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