OXIDATIVE STRESS
\ˈɒksɪdətˌɪv stɹˈɛs], \ˈɒksɪdətˌɪv stɹˈɛs], \ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_d_ə_t_ˌɪ_v s_t_ɹ_ˈɛ_s]\
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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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