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Oxidative Stress Modulation in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: Mechanistic Perspectives on Teucrium marum Varum
Mukesh Maity, Krishna Chandra Maity, Saikat Hazra, Arnab Kheto, Samik Banerjee, Sinchan Das
Volume 16, Issue 1 · pp. 1–11 · 2026
It is becoming more well recognized that Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP) is a self-sustaining mucosal ecosystem in which oxidant-antioxidant imbalance, microbial dysbiosis, stromal remodeling, type 2 immunological polarization, and epithelial damage support…
DOI: 10.5530/fra.20260001
Original Article
Effect of the Ethanolic Extract of the Rhizome of Gastrodia elata on Spermatogenesis in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats
Chai Zi Wei, Chuah Jia Jun, Subramani Parasuraman
Volume 16, Issue 1 · pp. 12–17 · 2026
Background: Gastrodia elata is a traditional Chinese herb used to treat neurological disorders. Gastrodin, its main bioactive component, has been extensively studied for pharmacological effects. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the Ethanolic Extract of the rhizome of…
DOI: 10.5530/fra.20260002
Original Article
Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic and Antioxidant Effects of Chloroform Seed Extracts of Three Cleome Species and their Synergistic Combination in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats
Pounraj Kanimathi, Karanam Satya Ramya, Rose Mary Kiriyanthan, Arunachalam Radha
Volume 16, Issue 1 · pp. 18–25 · 2026
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycaemia, dyslipidaemia, oxidative stress, and progressive tissue damage. This study evaluated the antidiabetic, hypolipidaemic, and antioxidant effects of chloroform seed extracts of Cleome…
DOI: 10.5530/fra.20260003
Commentary
Hormesis in Motion: Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress and the Case Against Antioxidant Supplementation in Athletes
Mueen Ahmed KK
Volume 16, Issue 1 · pp. 26–27 · 2026
Exercise has long been framed as a double-edged metabolic sword. Vigorous muscular contraction increases mitochondrial oxygen flux and generates Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) at rates well above resting baseline, and for decades this was treated purely as collateral damage-a…
DOI: 10.5530/fra.20260004
Commentary
Diet, Oxidative Stress, and Healthy Aging: Separating Whole-Food Evidence from Supplement Hype
Mohammed Yunus, Mueen KK Ahmed
Volume 16, Issue 1 · pp. 28–29 · 2026
The marketing logic behind antioxidant supplements is intuitive almost to the point of being seductive: oxidative stress contributes to aging and disease, fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, therefore concentrated antioxidant pills should slow aging and prevent disease…
DOI: 10.5530/fra.20260005
Commentary
The Antioxidant Paradox in Cancer: When Neutralizing Free Radicals Protects the Tumor
Mueen Ahmed KK
Volume 16, Issue 1 · pp. 30–31 · 2026
For half a century, the public has absorbed a simple message: free radicals damage DNA, DNA damage causes cancer, and antioxidants mop up free radicals-therefore antioxidants should prevent cancer. The logic is so intuitive that antioxidant supplements remain a…
DOI: 10.5530/fra.20260006
Letter to the Editor
Rethinking “Antioxidant” Health Claims on Supplement Labels: A Call for Regulatory Caution
Mueen Ahmed KK
Volume 16, Issue 1 · pp. 32–33 · 2026
Antioxidant dietary supplements continue to be marketed to the public with broad implications of disease prevention and “healthy aging,” yet the weight of randomized evidence has not kept pace with the confidence of the claims. I write to argue that this gap warrants closer…
DOI: 10.5530/fra.20260007
Review Article
Therapeutic Potential of Vitex negundo: A Comprehensive Review of Its Medicinal Properties
Jothi Dheivasikamani Abidharini, Arthi Gunasekaran, Jeyabal Philomenathan Antony Prabhu, Asirvatham Alwin Robert, Arumugan Vijaya Anand, Palanisami Sampathkumar
Volume 15, Issue 2 · pp. 42–48 · 2025
Vitex negundo L., commonly known as Nochi in Tamil, is a widely distributed medicinal plant valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. It contains a rich array of secondary metabolites, including flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and phenolic compounds,…
DOI: 10.5530/fra.2025.2.6
Review Article
Apoptosis: Mechanisms of Programmed Cell Death and its Biological Significance
Subramani Parasuraman, Chavan Madhavrao, Mythili BK
Volume 15, Issue 2 · pp. 49–54 · 2025
Apoptosis is a highly regulated, genetically programmed form of cell death essential for maintaining homeostasis in multicellular organisms. Unlike necrosis, which involves cell swelling and inflammatory rupture, apoptosis is characterized by distinct morphological features,…
DOI: 10.5530/fra.2025.2.7
Original Article
Insecticidal and Repellent Activity of Fatty Acids Derived from Ocimum americanum (Lamiaceae) Plant Extracts against Culex quinquefasciatus Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae)
Kamesh R, Kaniselvam K, Naveen V, Ramakrishnan P, Ranjithkumar B, Sethu Akash S, Subala Subramanian Panchuravindra Rajan
Volume 15, Issue 2 · pp. 55–65 · 2025
Background: Mosquito control efforts are increasingly challenged by the growing resistance to synthetic insecticides. Plant-based insecticides offer a promising alternative for biological control. This study assesses the adulticidal potential of Ocimum americanum extracts…
DOI: 10.5530/fra.2025.2.8
Original Article
Unveiling the Therapeutic Potential of Bauhinia racemosa High-Throughput Screening for Hypoxia-Induced Receptor Inhibitors in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
Mohammad Nadeem Khan, Mahak Bhandari, Sanjay Vyas, Shushil Upadhayay, Praveen Chandra Dubey
Volume 15, Issue 2 · pp. 66–77 · 2025
Background: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a major genetic disorder with significant morbidity and mortality, particularly among tribal populations in Madhya Pradesh, India. The prevalence of sickle cell hemoglobin among these communities ranges from 10-33%, with about 0.7%…
DOI: 10.5530/fra.2025.2.9
Original Article
Sustainable Utilization of Agricultural Waste: Formulation of an Antioxidant Face Gel from Coconut Husk, Pineapple Peel, and Watermelon Rind
Fazlina Mustaffa, Geethaa Sahgal, Mohamed Asem Ameerdin, Varatharajan Rajavel, Dhivyasri Mogan, Wong Wan Xuan, Keerthana Asokumar
Volume 15, Issue 2 · pp. 78–83 · 2025
Background: The increasing generation of waste product has become a main environmental concern worldwide, especially due to the disposal of fruit residues such as rinds and peels. These agricultural by-products are rich sources of bioactive phytochemicals including phenolic…
Original Article
HPTLC Fingerprinting and Antioxidant Potential Assessment of Methanolic Extract of Vitex negundo Leaves
Shweta S. Saboo, Vaishanavi Bhimrao Nimbalkar
Volume 15, Issue 2 · pp. 84–94 · 2025
Background: Vitex negundo Linn. is a well- honored medicinal factory known for its different pharmacological properties, largely attributed to its rich phytochemical composition. Glycosidic composites, in particular, contribute significantly to its remedial eventuality,…
Editorial
Malnutrition-Related Diabetes: The Forgotten Form
Subramani Parasuraman
Volume 15, Issue 1 · pp. 1–2 · 2025
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease caused by insufficient insulin production or inefficient insulin utilization inside the body, causing hyperglycemia and damage to various body systems, particularly to the nerves and blood vessels. Diabetes mellitus affects approximately…
DOI: 10.5530/fra.2025.1.1
Original Article
Comparison of Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Properties of Six Species of Ocimum
Soumen Saha, Shaswat Ojha, Monalisa Paul, Md Shahin Hossain
Volume 15, Issue 1 · pp. 3–10 · 2025
The current study is being conducted and focused to evaluate the phenolic content and antioxidative properties of six selected Ocimum species (Ocimum basilicum L., Ocimum kilimandscharicum Guerke, Ocimum gratissimum L., Ocimum canum Sims., Ocimum tenuiflorum L. (green type) and…
DOI: 10.5530/fra.2025.1.2