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ChEBI

reactive oxygen species

Term ID
CHEBI:26523
Synonyms
  • ROS
Definition
Molecules or ions formed by the incomplete one-electron reduction of oxygen. They contribute to the microbicidal activity of phagocytes, regulation of signal transduction and gene expression, and the oxidative damage to biopolymers.
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
has subtype
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from reactive oxygen species
Phenotype where environments contain reactive oxygen species
Phenotype modified by environments containing reactive oxygen species
Phenotype affecting reactive oxygen species
Human Disease Model