Endocrine Abstracts

Associated with the increased generation of free radicals and reduced activity of antioxidant system, oxidative stress is a pathogenetic mechanism underlying the onset of diabetic complications. Antioxidants are known to facilitate normalization of lipid peroxidation, composition, structures and functions of biological membranes. Antioxidants are universal membrane-trophic agents protecting against damaging factors. Plant antioxidants play a significant role in treatment of di...