期刊
BIOMOLECULES
卷 12, 期 8, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/biom12081087
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oxidative stress; reactive oxygen species; antioxidants; biomarkers; raman spectroscopy and imaging
This review presents the antioxidant properties of beta-carotene, tocopherols and ascorbic acid based on in vitro, in vivo and populational studies. The mechanisms of oxidative stress occurrence and antioxidant defense are discussed, as well as the effectiveness of beta-carotene, tocopherols and ascorbic acid as antioxidants. The detection methods of oxidative stress biomarkers and the potential use of Raman spectroscopy and imaging in studying the effects of antioxidants on cell structure and metabolism are also presented.
Prolonged elevated oxidative stress (OS) possesses negative effect on cell structure and functioning, and is associated with the development of numerous disorders. Naturally occurred anti-oxidant compounds reduce the oxidative stress in living organisms. In this review, antioxidant properties of beta-carotene, tocopherols and ascorbic acid are presented based on in vitro, in vivo and populational studies. Firstly, environmental factors contributing to the OS occurrence and intracellular sources of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) generation, as well as ROS-mediated cellular structure degradation, are introduced. Secondly, enzymatic and non-enzymatic mechanism of anti-oxidant defence against OS development, is presented. Furthermore, ROS-preventing mechanisms and effectiveness of beta-carotene, tocopherols and ascorbic acid as anti-oxidants are summarized, based on studies where different ROS-generating (oxidizing) agents are used. Oxidative stress biomarkers, as indicators on OS level and prevention by anti-oxidant supplementation, are presented with a focus on the methods (spectrophotometric, fluorometric, chromatographic, immuno-enzymatic) of their detection. Finally, the application of Raman spectroscopy and imaging as a tool for monitoring the effect of anti-oxidant (beta-carotene, ascorbic acid) on cell structure and metabolism, is proposed. Literature data gathered suggest that beta-carotene, tocopherols and ascorbic acid possess potential to mitigate oxidative stress in various biological systems. Moreover, Raman spectroscopy and imaging can be a valuable technique to study the effect of oxidative stress and anti-oxidant molecules in cell studies.
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