Other antioxidants

"Other antioxidants" is not a specific molecule, protein, or receptor but rather a **broad, non-specific category** encompassing various compounds—both endogenous and exogenous—that act to neutralize free radicals and protect cells from oxidative damage. This group includes enzymatic antioxidants (such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidases), small molecules like vitamins C and E, polyphenols, carotenoids, minerals such as selenium and zinc, as well as synthetic compounds used in pharmaceuticals or cosmetics for their antioxidative properties. These substances are classified by their chemical nature (hydrophilic vs. lipophilic), source (endogenous vs. dietary), or mechanism of action (primary radical scavengers vs. secondary peroxide decomposers)[1][2][3][4][5]. "Other antioxidants" is not considered a therapeutic target in the sense of being a single defined molecular entity; rather it refers to a functional class with diverse members that play roles in health maintenance and disease prevention through redox balance. Because "other antioxidants" does not refer to any one molecule or defined target structure—and instead represents an umbrella term for many unrelated substances—this entry is considered incorrect for structured drug-target information purposes.

Other names

AntioxidantsDietary antioxidantsEndogenous antioxidantsExogenous antioxidants