Definition of «redox potential»

Redox potential refers to the ability of a substance to either accept or donate electrons in a chemical reaction. It indicates the tendency of a substance to undergo oxidation (loss of electrons) or reduction (gain of electrons). It is a measure of how easily a substance can be oxidized or reduced.

Sentences with «redox potential»

The recent development of genetically - encoded fluorescent biosensors specific to glutathione (GSH), the most abundant cellular redox buffer, has facilitated the IGB research group's discovery of distinct alterations of glutathione redox potentials in the cytosol versus mitochondria within the cell. (sciencedaily.com)
«The highly sensitive probe Grx1 - roGFP2 enabled us to monitor rapid compartmentalized changes in the glutathione redox potentials in live cells. (sciencedaily.com)
Higher redox potentials lead to... Read More (jcesr.org)
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