Preferred Label : Positive Regulation of Oxidative Stress Process;
NCIt synonyms : Oxidative Stress Induction;
NCIt definition : Oxidative Stress Induction involves initiation of activities that induce a disturbance
in the pro-oxidant/antioxidant balance, leading to disruption of cell function by
superoxide and other free radicals through damage to DNA bases, protein oxidation
products, and lipid peroxidation products. Not synonymous with hypoxia or hyperoxia,
oxidative stress promotes a range of degenerative disorders.;
Origin ID : C40765;
UMLS CUI : C1518761;
Semantic type(s)
- is_physiologic_effect_of_chemical_or_drug
