Oxidative stress

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008395",
  "term": "Oxidative stress",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the ability of the biological system to detoxify these reactive intermediates or repair the resulting damage. This imbalance can lead to cellular damage, including to DNA, proteins, and lipids. It is implicated in the pathogenesis of many diseases.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 893 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/oxidative-stress/"
}