Author(s):
R. Bright, P. Saran Raj, K. Amala, Neethu Asokan, G. L. Abisha Bel
Email(s):
bright@shctpt.edu , brightyourfriend@gmail.com
DOI:
10.5958/0974-4150.2021.00026.2 
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Dr. R. Bright1, Dr. P. Saran Raj1, Dr. K. Amala1, Dr. Neethu Asokan1, G. L. Abisha Bel2
1Department of Microbiology, Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu, India.
2Department of Pediatrics, P.S. College of Nursing, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India.
*Corresponding Author
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Volume - 14,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2021
ABSTRACT:
A radical or free radical can be defined as an atom or group of atoms that possess one or more unpaired electrons. They are necessary intermediates generated in a variety of biochemical reactions which are of inevitable in aerobic life. They can also cause a negative impact on a broad range of macromolecules when generated in excess or not appropriately controlled. Their hyper activities explain their role in normal biological activities as well as inflict damage on cells and subsequent diseases.
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R. Bright, P. Saran Raj, K. Amala, Neethu Asokan, G. L. Abisha Bel. Free Radical - A Sword with two Edges. Asian J. Research Chem. 2021; 14(2):139-144. doi: 10.5958/0974-4150.2021.00026.2
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R. Bright, P. Saran Raj, K. Amala, Neethu Asokan, G. L. Abisha Bel. Free Radical - A Sword with two Edges. Asian J. Research Chem. 2021; 14(2):139-144. doi: 10.5958/0974-4150.2021.00026.2 Available on: https://ajrconline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2021-14-2-9
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