oxidative
Americanadjective
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Chemistry. relating to, causing, resulting from, or involving oxidation, the process in which a substance is combined with oxygen.
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Biochemistry. relating to physical stress or cell damage caused by an excess of free radicals and an insufficiency of antioxidants in the body.
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The material activates two separate chemical reactions once inside a tumor cell, overwhelming it with oxidative stress while leaving surrounding healthy tissue unharmed.
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These components may help enhance antioxidant activity in the body and reduce lipid oxidation, a process associated with oxidative stress.
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"The result reinforces the potential of sunflower seed flour to promote health benefits associated with reducing oxidative stress," says Mesquita.
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The review outlines several possible mechanisms, including nitric oxide signaling that supports healthy circulation, pathways related to inflammation and oxidative stress, lipid and glucose metabolism, and interactions with the gut microbiome.
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When E. faecalis is present in a wound, the hydrogen peroxide it produces causes oxidative stress in nearby human skin cells.
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