Chapter 5. Oxidative Stress
- Keith Frayn,
- Sara Stanner
Published Online: 11 FEB 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470774663.ch5
Copyright © 2005 British Nutrition Foundation
Book Title
Cardiovascular Disease: Nutrition and Emerging Risk Factors: The Report of a British Nutrition Foundation Task Force
Additional Information
How to Cite
Frayn, K. and Stanner, S. (eds) (2008) Oxidative Stress, in Cardiovascular Disease: Nutrition and Emerging Risk Factors: The Report of a British Nutrition Foundation Task Force, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470774663.ch5
Publication History
- Published Online: 11 FEB 2008
- Published Print: 6 APR 2005
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405101660
Online ISBN: 9780470774663
- Summary
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Keywords:
- oxidative stress;
- low-density lipoprotein;
- reactive nitrogen species;
- cardiovascular disease;
- oxidative reactions
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Introduction
The Normal Role of LDL
Free radicals
Molecular Targets for Oxidation
Reactive Nitrogen Species
Cardiovascular Disease and Oxidative Reactions
Oxidation of LDL in the Artery Wall
Nature of the Oxidising Species Causing LDL Oxidation
Cardiovascular Disease and the Consumption of Fruit and Vegetables
Therapeutic Use of Antioxidants: Evidence from Intervention Trials
Oxidative Stress and Exercise
Measurable Factors for Oxidative Stress in Cardiovascular Disease
Markers of Oxidant Stress in Cardiovascular Disease
Relationships of the Markers of Oxidant Stress to General Nutrition and Antioxidants
Conclusions
Key Points
Recommendations for Future Research
Key References