OXIDATIVE STRESSES
\ˈɒksɪdətˌɪv stɹˈɛsɪz], \ˈɒksɪdətˌɪv stɹˈɛsɪz], \ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_d_ə_t_ˌɪ_v s_t_ɹ_ˈɛ_s_ɪ_z]\
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A disturbance in the prooxidant-antioxidant balance in favor of the former, leading to potential damage. Indicators of oxidative stress include damaged DNA bases, protein oxidation products, and lipid peroxidation products (Sies, Oxidative Stress, 1991, pxv-xvi).
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.