Redox Biology in Plasma Medicine (Oxidative Stress and Disease)

Redox Biology in Plasma Medicine consolidates interdisciplinary inquiry into how plasma-derived reactive species interface with cellular redox networks, mapping the chemistry of plasma on biological substrates to its biophysical consequences. The volume unites explorations of pathogen inactivation with a nuanced account of mammalian cell responses, bridging translational aims with foundational biochemistry. It interrogates the delicate balance between antimicrobial efficacy and host tissue integrity, emphasizing dose, exposure, and context. By foregrounding oxidative stress paradigms, the editors guide readers through mechanisms of damage and defense that underwrite plasma medicine’s therapeutic potential. The prose unfolds through a mosaic of experimental findings, conceptual models, and methodological reflections that collectively illuminate redox pathways in health and disease. Across chapters, the text considers redox signaling, antioxidant defenses, and the perturbations engendered by reactive species in diverse cell types. It culminates in a synthesis that reframes plasma treatment as a redox-informed modality, capable of precise biological modulation. In doing so, the work situates plasma medicine at the crossroads of chemistry and physiology, inviting careful appraisal of its promises and limitations.^*