Reactive Oxygen Species and Free Radicals in Aging Research Paper by cee-cee
Reactive Oxygen Species and Free Radicals in Aging
An analysis of the role of reactive oxygen species (or ROS), which includes oxygen free radicals (or OFRs), in the aging process.
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Description:
This paper analyzes the aging process in humans. It describes the effect of aging on the organs of the body and discusses the role of reactive oxygen species (or ROS), which includes oxygen free radicals (or OFRs) in this process. The paper also discusses chronic fatigue and its effects and then briefly discusses the link between fatigue and aging.
Sample of Sources Used:
- Diamond, J., et al. (2002). Free Radical Damage: a Possible Mechanism of Laryngeal Aging. 4 pages. Ear, Nose and Throat Journal: Medquest Communications, LLC
- Held, G. (2002). Research into the Aging Process: a Survey. 11 pages. North American Actuarial Journal: Society of Actuaries
- Hood, E. (2003). Towards a New Understanding of Aging. 7 pages. Environmental Health Perspectives: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
- King, A. (2004). Mitochondria-Derived Reactive Oxygen Species Mediates Blue Light-Induced Death of Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells. 9 pages. Photochemistry and Photobiology: American Society of Photobiology
- Merz, B. (1992). Healthy Aging: Why We Get Old. 5 pages. Harvard Health Letter: President and Fellows of Harvard College
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APA Format
Reactive Oxygen Species and Free Radicals in Aging (2008, September 11)
Retrieved December 05, 2023, from https://www.academon.com/research-paper/reactive-oxygen-species-and-free-radicals-in-aging-107754/
MLA Format
"Reactive Oxygen Species and Free Radicals in Aging" 11 September 2008.
Web. 05 December. 2023. <https://www.academon.com/research-paper/reactive-oxygen-species-and-free-radicals-in-aging-107754/>