free radical theory

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:telomere_theory_of_aging
gptkb:genetic_theory_of_aging
gptkb:mitochondrial_theory_of_aging
gptkbp:criticizedFor oversimplification of aging process
gptkbp:describes role of free radicals in aging
gptkbp:field biochemistry
biology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label free radical theory
gptkbp:influenced aging research
studies on antioxidants
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Denham_Harman
1956
gptkbp:relatedTo antioxidants
oxidative stress
gptkbp:state organisms age because cells accumulate free radical damage over time
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aging
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6