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Oxidative stress and antioxidant therapeutic mechanisms

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H. F. Liu
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Yaqi Jiao
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Pengchao Wang
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Ying‐Jie Chen
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Maokai Xu
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张小娟 (Xiaojuan Zhang)
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Xiaochun Zheng *
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Zhen‐Shan Yang *
DOI:10.1016/j.pharmthera.2025.108962delete
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Oxidative stress is now understood as a disturbance in the cellular redox balance, involving the accumulation of reactive oxygen, nitrogen, and other reactive species beyond the capacity of antioxidant defenses, with effects that range from essential redox signaling to harmful oxidative damage. Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species are generated from both endogenous metabolic processes and exogenous environmental factors. While controlled levels of oxidative stress contribute to cellular signaling and homeostasis, excessive oxidative damage can lead to pathological conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, inflammatory conditions, and cancer. To counteract oxidative damage, the body employs a complex antioxidant defense system, comprising endogenous enzymatic and non-enzymatic mechanisms, as well as exogenous dietary antioxidants. Therefore, understanding the regulatory pathways and mechanisms of antioxidants is essential for exploring their role in disease prevention, aging, and immune function. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of oxidative stress, its impact on cellular function, and its involvement in disease pathogenesis. Furthermore, it discusses current therapeutic intervention mechanisms, including dietary strategies, pharmacological antioxidants, and clinical trials evaluating antioxidant efficacy. Finally, emerging research directions, such as novel antioxidant compounds, gene therapy, and personalized antioxidant treatments, are highlighted as potential avenues for future exploration.

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