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Oxidative Stress and Nutraceuticals in the Modulation of the Immune Function: Current Knowledge in Animals of
Monica Colitti1, Bruno Stefanon2, Gianfranco Gabai3
1Department of Agrifood, Environmental and Animal Science, University of Udine, Via delle Scienze 208, 33100 Udine, Italy. monica.colitti@uniud.it.
Abstract:
In the veterinary sector, many papers deal with the relationships between inflammation and oxidative stress. However, few studies investigate the mechanisms of action of oxidised molecules in the regulation of immune cells. Thus, authors often assume that these events, sometime leading to oxidative stress, are conserved among species. The aim of this review is to draw the state-of-the-art of the current knowledge about the role of oxidised molecules and dietary antioxidant compounds in the regulation of the immune cell functions and suggest some perspectives for future investigations in animals of veterinary interest.
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