A BRIEF REVIEW ON EFFECT OF OXIDATIVE STRESS ON VARIOUS DISEASES INCLUDING A LUNG DISEASES

Abstract

Oxidative stress occurs when the generation of free radicals and active intermediates in a system exceeds the system’s ability to neutralize and eliminate them. Oxidative stress is the result of an imbalance in pro-oxidant/antioxidant homeostasis that will leads to the generation of toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as hydrogen peroxide, organic hydro peroxides, nitric oxide, superoxide and hydroxyl radicals. Information suggests the importance of oxidative damage of tissue and cellular components as a primary or secondary causative factor in many diseases and aging processes. The various types of disease discussed in brief with is review article.