Pro-oxidant
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Pro-oxidant
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Pro-oxidants are chemicals that induce oxidative stress, either by generating reactive oxygen species or by inhibiting antioxidant systems. The oxidative stress produced by these chemicals can damage cells and tissues, for example, an overdose of the analgesic paracetamol (acetaminophen) can fatally damage the liver, partly through its production of reactive oxygen species. Some substances can serve as either antioxidants or pro-oxidants, depending on conditions. Some of the important conditions
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2024-03-23T07:17:24Z
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