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GO: Biological Process

superoxide anion generation

Term ID
GO:0042554
Synonyms
  • superoxide release
Definition
The enzymatic generation of superoxide, the superoxide anion O2- (superoxide free radical), or any compound containing this species, by a cell in response to environmental stress, thereby mediating the activation of various stress-inducible signaling pathways. 12359750
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Ontology
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Relationships
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Phenotype
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