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Singlet Oxygen  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An excited state of molecular oxygen generated photochemically or chemically. Singlet oxygen reacts with a variety of biological molecules such as NUCLEIC ACIDS; PROTEINS; and LIPIDS; causing oxidative damages.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 17778-80-2
  • Singlet Dioxygen

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-PCWX1RQF-7

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