Characterization of live yeast cell derivative (LYCD) induced by atmospheric pressure cold plasma and its protective effects on cells

摘要

In previous studies, we have found that during atmospheric pressure cold plasma treatment, oxidative stress pathways are required for yeast cell response. In addition, overexpressions of anti-oxidant superoxide dismutase (SOD) genes can remarkably protective yeast cells from plasma injury. These results are in coincidence with other groups' findings with mammalian cells, thus encouraging us to explore more on the anti-oxidative responses in eukaryotic cells subjected to plasma treatment, which is valuable for guiding the safety and precautionary measures for potential plasma medicine applications in the near future.