Mechanisms involved in the generation of free radicals.

Pathol Biol (Paris)

Pharmacology Group, University of London King's College.

Published: January 1996

Free radicals are constantly formed in the human body, both by "accidents of chemistry" and for useful metabolic purposes. Their action is opposed by a balanced and co-ordinated system of antioxidant defences. Upsetting this balance causes oxidative stress, which can lead to cell injury and death.

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