Markers of oxidative stress in erythrocytes and plasma during aging in humans

Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2010 Jan-Feb;3(1):2-12. doi: 10.4161/oxim.3.1.10476.

Abstract

Aging is an inevitable universal biological process, which can be characterized by a general decline in physiological function with the accumulation of diverse adverse changes and increased probability of death. Among several theories, oxidative stress/free radical theory offers the best mechanistic elucidation of the aging process and other age -related phenomenon. In the present paper , we discuss the aging process and have focused on the importance of some reliable markers of oxidative stress which may be used as biomarkers of the aging process.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aging / metabolism*
  • Aging / physiology*
  • Biomarkers / metabolism*
  • Erythrocytes / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Models, Biological
  • Oxidative Stress / physiology*

Substances

  • Biomarkers