ROS and Oxidative Stress
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How do ROS damage cells?
They steal electrons causing damage to proteins
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What is oxidative stress?
A condition where ROS levels exceed the antioxidant capacity of the cell
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What happens if oxidative stress is very high and undetected?
It leads to apoptosis and cell death
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Which diseases are linked to oxidative stress?
Cancer
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What is the free radical theory of ageing?
The idea that cumulative ROS damage contributes to ageing
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Why is Caenorhabditis elegans used to study ageing?
Short lifespan
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What effect did EUK-134 have in C. elegans?
It significantly increased lifespan
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Are all ROS harmful?
No
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