Oxygen is rocket fuel for the human brain; a radical perspective!

Glucose as a fuel for the brain.

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Description of the human races: A historical perspective

Oxygen free-radical reduction of brain capillary rubidium uptake.

Free radicals are proposed to play a role in the injury following cerebral ischemia in which cerebral edema is a prominent feature. To determine whether free radicals might alter the movement of ions and water across the blood-brain barrier, we examined their effect on brain capillary transport. Rat brain capillaries were isolated, incubated with a system that generates free radicals, and vario...

Oxygen radical mechanisms of brain injury following ischemia and reperfusion.

This review addresses current understanding of oxygen radical mechanisms as they relate to the brain during ischemia and reperfusion. The mechanism for radical production remains speculative in large part because of the difficulty of measuring radical species in vivo. Breakdown of lipid membranes during ischemia leads to accumulation of free fatty acids. Decreased energy stores during ischemia ...

RTDs in Australia: expensive designer drinks or cheap rocket fuel?

INTRODUCTION AND AIMS The ready-to-drink (RTD) market is growing rapidly, and this product category has been shown to be particularly appealing to young drinkers. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the range and availability of RTDs available in New South Wales (NSW) (including metropolitan, regional and rural areas), with a particular focus on the variations in alcohol cont...