| abstract |
The invention relates to the fields of human medicine, cosmetics and food, more particular to the prevention or inhibition of oxidation by quenching of reactive oxygen species and/or radicals. The use of proline and/or a functional equivalent thereof, is claimed for the protection against damage by ROS and/or radicals. Pharmaceutical, topical, and neutraceutical compositions and methods to protect cells and tissues against damage by ROS and/or radicals are also claimed. Diagnostic methods are claimed for the detection of ROS or radicals induced disease. |