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Understanding Free Radicals and ROS by ghostiq991 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Free radicals are highly reactive atoms or molecules with unpaired electrons that can act as reducing or oxidizing agents, often derived from oxygen and nitric oxide. They play roles in cellular signaling and defense mechanisms, but can also cause damage to biological compounds, leading to various diseases. Antioxidants help mitigate the harmful effects of free radicals by scavenging them and maintaining a balance between pro-oxidants and antioxidants in the body.
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