2 publications

• Published Subscription 9 Oct 2018

  The Specificity of Antioxidants: A Review

  By José Carlos Becerra Escobedo, S. L. Becerra Torres

  Abstract: Antioxidants are substances that provide protection to the body against reactive chemical species. When oxidative damage is not prevented or reversed, some pathology may occur. Naturally, there are enzymatic antioxidants (example: superoxide dismutase) and non-enzymatic (example: glutathione) in the cell, and some are incorporated through the diet (example: vitamins). These substances exhibit specificity when carrying out their activity, that is why it is necessary to experiment their effects on different …

  Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–41 Read article →

• Published Subscription 9 Oct 2018

  Effects of solvents at a systemic level, and their prevention

  By S. L. Becerra Torres, J. C. Hernández Ramírez, J. C. Becerra Escobedo

  Abstract: The anthropogenic activities derive in the production and emission of pollutants. These substances are used in industry and at home to break down raw materials, products and residual substances. Its impact on public health is significantly adverse. The solvents are inhaled, ingested, absorbed. Chronic exposure can cause various pathologies at a systemic level including cancer, while acute exposure can lead to death. The purpose of this research is to show …

  Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–30 Read article →