Lipid peroxidation

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peroxidation)

Lipid peroxidation refers to the oxidative degradation of lipids. It is the process in which free radicals "steal" electrons from the lipids in cell membranes, resulting in cell damage. This process proceeds by a free radical chain reaction mechanism. It most often affects polyunsaturated fatty acids. (Wikipedia)

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19-Jun-2013

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