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David Ross

Researcher at World Health Organization

Publications -  547
Citations -  30470

David Ross is an academic researcher from World Health Organization. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Psychological intervention. The author has an hindex of 86, co-authored 518 publications receiving 27604 citations. Previous affiliations of David Ross include Karolinska Institutet & University of California, Berkeley.

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NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1): chemoprotection, bioactivation, gene regulation and genetic polymorphisms.

TL;DR: This review focuses on detoxification reactions catalyzed by NQO1 and its role in antioxidant defense via the generation of antioxidant forms of ubiquinone and vitamin E.
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Worldwide application of prevention science in adolescent health

TL;DR: The principles of prevention science are described, examples of efficacious preventive interventions are provided, challenges and potential solutions to take efficacious prevention policies and programmes to scale are described and recommended, to reduce the burden of adolescent mortality and morbidity worldwide through preventive intervention.
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NAD(P)H:Quinone Oxidoreductase 1: Role as a Superoxide Scavenger

TL;DR: NQO 1 can generate hydroquinones that are redox active, and the O(2)(*)(-) scavenging activity of NQO1 may provide an additional level of protection against O( 2)(*)*)(-) induced toxicity.