HealthAugust 13, 2026

redox

REE-doks

Definition

Refers to the chemical process of reduction-oxidation, which involves the transfer of electrons between molecules and is critical for maintaining cellular chemical balance.

Etymology

This is a portmanteau formed by combining the 'red' from reduction and 'ox' from oxidation, reflecting the coupled nature of these two chemical reactions.

In the news

The word is used in the context of cellular health, where NRF2 helps maintain 'redox balance' to ensure that oxidation levels remain stable and do not cause toxic damage.

How Obesity Triggers Cellular Stress Through Unfolded Protein Response and NRF2 Signaling

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