Term Name: | intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in response to oxidative stress |
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Synonyms: | induction of apoptosis by oxidative stress, oxidative stress-induced intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway |
Definition: | The series of molecular signals in which an intracellular signal is conveyed to trigger the apoptotic death of a cell. The pathway is induced in response to oxidative stress, a state often resulting from exposure to high levels of reactive oxygen species, and ends when the execution phase of apoptosis is triggered. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0008631] QuickGO AmiGO |