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OXYGEN FREE RADICAL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-09-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- oxygen free radical
1, record 1, English, oxygen%20free%20radical
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A molecule or oxygen atom with one or more electrons in its outerest orbite non parallel with other of opposite rotations (spins) in the same orbital layer, fact which gives it high reactivity and makes it unsteady, with a short life. 2, record 1, English, - oxygen%20free%20radical
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Theories about aging were almost [15 years ago] as common as fruit flies. Senescence was caused by a strict genetic program for death. Or by random damage to DNA or to some of the critical enzymes that keep the body running. Or by changes in hormone levels, a decline in the functioning of the immune system or the relentless activity of highly reactive, potentially destructive molecules called oxygen free radicals. 3, record 1, English, - oxygen%20free%20radical
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Oxygen free radicals, unless they are quickly neutralized by antioxidants, can cause considerable damage to the membranes of mitochondria and to mitochondrial DNA. 4, record 1, English, - oxygen%20free%20radical
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- radical libre d'oxygène
1, record 1, French, radical%20libre%20d%27oxyg%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radical contenant deux électrons non appariés, chacun sur une orbitale séparée, de spin identique (état de restriction de spin). 1, record 1, French, - radical%20libre%20d%27oxyg%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- radical libre de oxígeno
1, record 1, Spanish, radical%20libre%20de%20ox%C3%ADgeno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Molécula extraordinariamente inestable, con uno o más electrones desparejados. 2, record 1, Spanish, - radical%20libre%20de%20ox%C3%ADgeno
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Estos radicales pueden dañar la estructura de las membranas celulares y el ADN. 3, record 1, Spanish, - radical%20libre%20de%20ox%C3%ADgeno
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