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Enzymatic Antioxidant Defense Activation

Domain: biochemical

Low-level electrical stimulation acts as a form of controlled ‘eustress,’ promoting the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) at signaling levels. These molecules trigger the upregulation of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), which protect cell membranes from oxidative damage.