The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was created as an independent agency by Congress in 1974 to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while protecting people and the environment.
potent antioxidant, it easily gives up electrons to provide stability to reactive species such as ROS. Mechanisms of Antioxidant Functions Antioxidants are effective via various mechanisms including: 1) preventive antioxidants, 2) free radical scavengers, 3) sequestration of elements by chelation and
4. Mitochondria. The main function of mitochondria in aerobic cells is the production of energy by synthesis of ATP. However, mitochondria also have many other functions, including e.g.: 1  Processing and storage of calcium ions (Ca 2+).