Oxidative stress in pregnancy and fertility pathologies

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2014

Authors

Pereira, AC (Author) Other; Martel, F (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Cell Biology and Toxicology

Vol. 30

Pages: 301-312

ISSN: 0742-2091

Publisher: Springer Nature

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 48 Citations

Scopus - 71 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-009-VY8

DOI: 10.1007/s10565-014-9285-2

Abstract (EN): Oxidative stress designates the state of imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and antioxidant levels. In a healthy placenta, there is an increase in ROS production, due to formation of new tissues and inherent metabolism, but this is balanced by higher levels of antioxidants. However, this balance is lost in some situations, with a consequent increase in oxidative stress levels. Oxidative stress has been implicated in several placental disorders and pregnancy pathologies. The present review intends to summarize what is known about the relationship between oxidative stress and well-known pregnancy disorders.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 12