Oxidative Stress Indicators in Patients with Prostate Disorders in Enugu, South-East Nigeria

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Schematic representation of the relationship between prooxidants and antioxidants in prostate disorders. An imbalance between the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the antioxidant defence capacity due to the depletion of the antioxidant system results in oxidative stress and causes increased damage of DNA, lipid peroxidation, and protein oxidation.