antioxidant
Type: molecule Aliases: antioxidantsantioxidant defense
- Systems Analogy Protective shields that neutralize harmful reactive chemicals before they can damage cells.
- Formal Definition A molecule capable of neutralizing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and free radicals, thereby protecting cellular structures from oxidative degradation.
Mentioned In
- Biological CircuitsPhytochemical Regulation of Aging Pathways
- Moleculecysteine, organosulfur, phenol rings, sulforaphane, sulfur
- Processoxidative stress
- ProteinNrf2
Scientific Sources & Literature Citations
- [1] Empirical Study Ma Q. Role of Nrf2 in Oxidative Stress and Toxicity. Annu Rev Pharmacol Toxicol. 2013;53:401-426. ↗
"Antioxidants scavenge reactive species to prevent cell injury."