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Area of Science:

  • Cellular Biology
  • Toxicology
  • Biomedical Science

Background:

  • Hormesis, a dose-response concept, has been widely observed since the late 1970s.
  • Understanding the underlying mechanisms of hormesis has been a significant challenge.
  • This issue focuses on the evolution of hormetic mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an integrative set of papers on hormetic mechanisms.
  • To provide a deep and extensive view of the hormesis concept.
  • To showcase diverse researcher perspectives and biomedical applications of hormesis.

Main Methods:

  • Integrative review of recent advances in hormetic mechanism research.
  • Compilation of studies from various researchers.
  • Focus on diverse biomedical applications.

Main Results:

  • Significant progress in elucidating the mechanisms of hormesis.
  • Demonstration of the widespread occurrence and applicability of hormesis.
  • Integration of multiple research perspectives on hormetic mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • This issue marks a key step in understanding hormetic mechanisms.
  • Hormesis is a crucial concept with broad biomedical relevance.
  • Further research continues to unravel the complexities of hormesis.