Gamma-tocopherol

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-013898",
  "term": "Gamma-tocopherol",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "The orally bioavailable gamma form of the naturally-occurring fat-soluble vitamin E, found in certain nuts and seeds, with potential antioxidant activity. Although the exact mechanism of action of this tocopherol has yet to be fully identified, gamma-tocopherol appears to have the ability to scavenge free radicals, thereby protecting against oxidative damage.",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/gamma-tocopherol/"
}