Oxidative Stress and Anxiety: Relationship and Cellular Pathways
High O2 consumption, modest antioxidant defenses and a lipid-rich constitution make the brain highly vulnerable to redox imbalances. Oxidative damage in the brain causes nervous system impairment. Recently, oxidative stress has also been implicated in depression, anxiety disorders and high anxiety l...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2009-01-01
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| Series: | Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4161/oxim.2.2.7944 |