TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ferreira, Carolina A.
AU  - Ni, Dalong
AU  - Rosenkrans, Zachary T.
AU  - Cai, Weibo
PY  - 2018
TI  - Scavenging of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species with nanomaterials
JO  - Nano Research
SN  - 1998-0124
SP  - 4955
EP  - 4984
VL  - 11
IS  - 10
AB  - Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) are essential for normal physiological processes and play important roles in cell signaling, immunity, and tissue homeostasis. However, excess radical species are implicated in  the development and augmented pathogenesis of various diseases. Several antioxidants may restore the chemical balance, but their use is limited by disappointing results of clinical trials. Nanoparticles are an attractive therapeutic alternative because they can change the biodistribution profile of antioxidants, and possess intrinsic ability to scavenge RONS. Herein, we review the types of RONS, how they are implicated in several diseases, and the types of nanoparticles with inherent antioxidant capability, their mechanisms of action, and their biological applications.
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-018-2092-y
DO  - 10.1007/s12274-018-2092-y