Bioactivation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001239",
  "term": "Bioactivation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The metabolic process by which a less toxic or inactive chemical compound is converted into a more toxic or biologically active metabolite within a living organism. This transformation often involves enzymatic reactions that introduce or expose reactive functional groups. Such processes can lead to adverse health effects, including carcinogenicity or organ damage.",
  "synonyms": [
    "activation"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "toxic"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 845 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/bioactivation/"
}