Reactive oxygen species

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-023202",
  "term": "Reactive oxygen species",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Reactive Oxygen Species",
  "definition": "Molecules or ions formed by the incomplete one-electron reduction of oxygen. These reactive oxygen intermediates include singlet oxygen; superoxides; peroxides; hydroxyl radical; and hypochlorous acid. They contribute to the microbicidal activity of phagocytes, regulation of signal transduction and gene expression, and the oxidative damage to nucleic acids; proteins; and lipids.",
  "abbreviation": "ROS",
  "subject": "Chemical substances",
  "references": [
    "NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/reactive-oxygen-species/"
}