Oxidative Stress: Research and ApplicationsAbout This Hardback An imbalance between the systemic expression of reactive oxygen species and the ability of a biological system to readily detoxify the reactive intermediates or repair the resulting damage is termed as oxidative stress. The production of peroxides and free radicals results in disturbances in the normal redox state of cells which causes toxic effects. All components of cells which include proteins, lipids and DNA are damaged by