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What are reactive oxygen species (ROS)?

Posted May 18, 2020

Cellular Metabolism Cellular Processes Enzymes Physiological Probes ROS ROS Probes Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)

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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are chemically reactive molecules that contain oxygen. Examples include peroxide, superoxide, hydroxyl radical, singlet oxygen and alpha-oxygen. They are produced as a natural byproduct of cellular metabolism of oxygen.

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Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)ROS Detection: ROS probe selection guide Patel, R., Rinker, L., Peng, J., & Chilian, W. M. (2018). Reactive Oxygen Species: The Good and the Bad. Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) in Living Cells. doi:10.5772/intechopen.71547

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