reactive oxygen species metabolic process

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Namereactive oxygen species metabolic process
IDGO_0072593
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Biological process

Exact synonym

ROS metabolic process, reactive oxygen species metabolism

Description

The chemical reactions and pathways involving a reactive oxygen species, any molecules or ions formed by the incomplete one-electron reduction of oxygen. They contribute to the microbicidal activity of phagocytes, regulation of signal transduction and gene expression, and the oxidative damage to biopolymers.

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