Paraquat (1,1-dimethyl-4-4-bipiridinium dichloride (PQ) is a non-selective contact herbicide that is a major source of free radicals and generates superoxide anion, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) which causes severe oxidative damage. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that p...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2022/v37i530510
Okolonkwo, Benjamin Nnamdi, Jonathan, Nyebuchi, Adjekuko, Ohwonigho Collins & Zebedee, Loveday Udu·Advances in Research·2022
Paraquat is a herbicide, commonly used in the agricultural practices to prevent weed infestation. The Environmental Protection Agency in some countries has placed a restriction on paraquat and there is no identified record of chelating agent or antidote for paraquat. Oxidation of...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2022/v23i330334
Paraquat is a controversial herbicide that can increase reactive oxygen species levels by undergoing redox cycling and producing reactive oxygen species such superoxide anion. Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin that modulates oxidation processes in the body due to its particular...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2022/v26i230168
The Paraquat (1, 1-dimethyl-4,4-bipyridlium dichloride) is a non-selective nitrogen herbicide that is used for broadleaf control of weed. It has been shown that paraquat is toxic to human and animal. Vitamin E (α-tocopherol) is a lipid soluble antioxidant found in all cellular me...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2022/v28i530520
Background: Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol) is a fat-soluble vitamin which plays an important role in sustaining healthy metabolism and physiological functions in the body. Earlier studies showed that vitamin E could ameliorate the damaging effect caused by oxidative stress induced...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2022/v41i1531720
COVID-19 vaccine like other vaccines is developed to produce acquired immunity against the virus which causes coronavirus disease. The spread of the virus led to quick study by various science laboratories all over the world on the preventive role and the mortality rate reduction...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230413