Oxidative Stress and Inflammation as Targets for Novel Preventive and Therapeutic Approches in Non Communicable Diseases

As recently reported by the World Health Organization (WHO), Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) has been rising over the last century representing the main cause of death and disability for the general population regardless of age, region, or gender. NCDs are chronic diseases characterized by long duration and slow progression that account for most ageing-related diseases including cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease. Inflammation, oxidative stress and dysregulated authophagy are common features in NCDs that participate in the progression of these diseases, and may be key targets for the development of novel preventive and therapeutic strategies