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35 Oxygen and Life
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J W Baynes
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After reading this chapter you should be able to:
  • Explain the nature of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and identify the cellular sources of major ROS.
  • Identify targets of reactive oxygen damage and describe the effects of ROS on biomolecules.
  • Identify the major antioxidant enzymes, vitamins, and biomolecules that provide protection against ROS damage.
  • Describe the role of reactive oxygen in regulatory biology and immunological defenses.
  • Explain the role of ROS in development of chronic and inflammatory diseases.
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