Biological and Environmental Research Ontology

Last uploaded: December 23, 2022
Id http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C275
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C275
Preferred Name

Antioxidant
Definitions
A group of organic or inorganic substances capable of preventing the genotoxic and carcinogenic effects of free-radical compounds. Antioxidants bind to and neutralize ('scavenge') free radicals, thereby transforming them into non-toxic compounds and blocking their genotoxic and carcinogenic effects. This class of agents includes the vitamins C and E, the carotenoids, and selenium. Organic antioxidants are found in high concentrations in fruits, seeds and vegetables. (NCI04)
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definition

A group of organic or inorganic substances capable of preventing the genotoxic and carcinogenic effects of free-radical compounds. Antioxidants bind to and neutralize ('scavenge') free radicals, thereby transforming them into non-toxic compounds and blocking their genotoxic and carcinogenic effects. This class of agents includes the vitamins C and E, the carotenoids, and selenium. Organic antioxidants are found in high concentrations in fruits, seeds and vegetables. (NCI04)
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Antioxidant
label
Antioxidant
CHEBI_ID
CHEBI:22586
code
C275
prefixIRI
NCIT:C275
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Preferred_Name
Antioxidant
Contributing_Source
FDA
Legacy Concept Name
Antioxidant
type
ALT_DEFINITION
Agent used to stabilize a system against oxidative degradation. (Adapted from Medicinescomplete)
A substance that protects cells from the damage caused by free radicals (unstable molecules made by the process of oxidation during normal metabolism). Free radicals may play a part in cancer, heart disease, stroke, and other diseases of aging. Antioxidants include beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamins A, C, and E, and other natural and manufactured substances.
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Semantic_Type
Chemical Viewed Functionally
UMLS_CUI
C0003402
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