Background: This study is a systematic review focusing on the effects of tartrazine and carmoisine azo dyes on lipid, oxidative stress, and reproductive endocrine disruptions in rats. Method: We systematically reviewed studies published between 1972 and 2026 using keywords and sh...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2026/v9i1127
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