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reactive oxygen species

Aliases: ROS reactive oxygen molecules

Systems Analogy

Unstable sparks or chemical exhaust leaks that corrode nearby metal housing and wiring.

Highly reactive oxygen-containing chemicals (such as hydrogen peroxide and superoxide) that can damage DNA, lipids, and proteins.

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antioxidant MOLECULE oxidative stress PROCESS

Scientific Sources & Verbatim Definitions

Empirical StudyMa Q. Role of Nrf2 in Oxidative Stress and Toxicity. Annu Rev Pharmacol Toxicol. 2013;53:401-426. ↗ (Page 401)
"ROS are generated as byproducts of normal mitochondrial metabolism."