Evaluation of the antioxidant capacity of edible wild mushrooms by cyclic voltammetry Conference Paper uri icon

abstract

  • The problems of oxygen metabolism in humans constantly attract the attention. especially now that is obvious that the excess of oxygen and its reactive species cause radical-chain oxidation processes in cellular tissues, resulting in fast aging, cell destruction and incurable diseases. Cells are equipped with several defense systems which act through a variety of mechanisms, one of those is the protection through low-molecular weight antioxidants. like phenolic compounds

publication date

  • January 1, 2008