Definition of «oxidative modification»

"Oxidative modification" refers to changes or alterations that occur in molecules due to the presence of oxygen or reactive oxygen species. These modifications can impact the structure and function of important biomolecules in our bodies, such as proteins, lipids, and DNA. It usually happens during processes like aging, inflammation, or exposure to toxins.

Sentences with «oxidative modification»

Papaya is rich with three powerful anti-oxidants - vitamin A, C & E - that can prevent oxidative modification of cardiac tissue. (pureinsideout.com)
A team of researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the University of Utah has determined that cigarette smoking and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can both influence oxidative modifications on specific proteins in blood plasma. (pnnl.gov)
We show that oxidative modifications of ubiquitin carboxyl - terminal hydrolase L1 (UCH - L1), γ - enolase, actin, and dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase 1 (DMDMAH - 1) are present in the brain of familial AD (content.iospress.com)
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