Molecules or ions formed by the incomplete one-electron reduction of oxygen. They contribute to the microbicidal activity of phagocytes, regulation of signal transduction and gene expression, and the oxidative damage to biopolymers.
ChEBI ID: 26523
| Member | Definition | Role |
|---|---|---|
| hydroxyl radical | hydroxyl | |
| hypochlorous acid | A chlorine oxoacid with formula HOCl; a weak, unstable acid, it is the active form of chlorine in water. | hypochlorous acid |
| ozone | An elemental molecule with formula O3. An explosive, pale blue gas (b.p. -112degreeC) that has a characteristic, pungent odour, it is continuously produced in the upper atmosphere by the action of solar ultraviolet radiation on atmospheric oxygen. It is an antimicrobial agent used in the production of bottled water, as well as in the treatment of meat, poultry and other foodstuffs. | ozone |
| Timeframe | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 3,180 (11.38) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 4,186 (14.98) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 7,717 (27.61) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 9,102 (32.56) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 3,766 (13.47) | 2.80 |
| Publication Type | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Trials | 495 (1.67%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 1,777 (6.01%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 137 (0.46%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 37 (0.13%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 27,114 (91.73%) | 84.16% |