Oxidation and reduction reactions are essential for the biotransformation of xenobiotics, which are foreign compounds such as drugs, pollutants, and other environmental toxins present in the body. The liver, as a primary site for metabolism, utilizes these reactions to convert lipophilic substances into more hydrophilic products, facilitating their excretion. However, these metabolic processes can sometimes lead to the formation of reactive metabolites that can cause cellular damage.
