Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Nitrosative Stress in Astrocytes

Nitrosative stress is an oxidative stress caused by the presence of nitric oxide and related compounds in cells. It is associated with a wide range of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, as well as a number of other chronic diseases. Astrocytes are a type of brain cell found in…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 9× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2471-2140 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Nitrosative stress is an oxidative stress caused by the presence of nitric oxide and related compounds in cells. It is associated with a wide range of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, as well as a number of other chronic diseases. Astrocytes are a type of brain cell found in the central nervous system and are responsible for the production of nitric oxide. As a result, they are highly vulnerable to nitrosative stress. This type of stress can cause oxidative damage to the proteins and lipids in the astrocytic cells, leading to inflammation and an increased risk of cell death. The nitrosative stress in astrocytes has also been linked to a range of neurologic conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. Therefore, understanding the role of nitrosative stress in astrocytes and its effects on these disorders is important for developing new treatments and therapies.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 9 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Nitrosative Stress in Astrocytes, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Antioxidant Activity (ISSN 2471-2140).

Journal editorial board
Deepak Kasote · Qatar Mahmoudreza Ovissipour · United States Sudhiranjan Gupta, Ph.D. · United States

This page summarises published research for orientation; it is not medical or professional advice.