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Biological Factors > Antioxidants
Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action > Antioxidants
Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Physiological Effects of Drugs > Protective Agents > Antioxidants
Chemical Actions and Uses > Specialty Uses of Chemicals > Protective Agents > Antioxidants

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Antioxidants  

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Entry terms

  • Anti Oxidant
  • Anti-Oxidant
  • Antioxidant
  • Anti Oxidants
  • Anti-Oxidants

Note

  • note entry term ANTIOXIDANT EFFECT: use only for the antioxidant effect of a chemical substance

Scope note

  • Naturally occurring or synthetic substances that inhibit or retard oxidation reactions. They counteract the damaging effects of oxidation in animal tissues.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000975

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