Protection against oxidative stress in hepatic and pancreatic cells by selected plant-derived chemicals

Persistent accumulation of free radicals in cells leads to oxidative stress, which plays a causative role in the induction and progression of various chronic diseases. Therapeutic focus has therefore shifted towards the use of antioxidants, with recent interest in those of plant origin. This study i...

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Main Author: Adomako-Bonsu, Amma Gyapomah
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2016
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/37172/