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  • Biotechnology and Pharmacology
  • Oxidative Stress Research
  • Molecular Biology

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  • Oxidative stress, caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS) imbalance, contributes to aging and diseases like cancer and neurodegeneration.
  • Antioxidants, crucial for neutralizing free radicals, face limitations with synthetic options, driving interest in biotechnological production.
  • Enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants protect cells from damage, but synthetic versions have drawbacks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review biotechnological strategies for engineering antioxidants with pharmacological applications.
  • To explore production methods using microbial, enzymatic, and plant-based systems.
  • To evaluate the therapeutic potential and mechanisms of bio-engineered antioxidants.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing microbial cell factories for antioxidant production.
  • Employing enzyme-driven synthesis and plant cell cultures.
  • Applying metabolic engineering for enhanced antioxidant yields.
  • Reviewing preclinical and clinical data on bio-engineered antioxidants.

Main Results:

  • Successful production of enzymatic antioxidants (superoxide dismutase, catalase) and non-enzymatic compounds (carotenoids, polyphenols) via biotechnology.
  • Demonstrated therapeutic potential of bio-engineered antioxidants in disease prevention and treatment.
  • Detailed discussion of mechanisms employed by these compounds to combat oxidative stress.

Conclusions:

  • Biotechnology presents a sustainable and effective approach to producing diverse antioxidants for health applications.
  • Overcoming production scale-up and cost challenges is key for widespread adoption.
  • Future research should focus on novel production systems, delivery methods, and bioprospecting for new antioxidant compounds.