Association·nasa
Space induces ROS scavengers and antioxidant defence in microbes
Claim that spaceflight or microgravity induces expression of ROS scavengers and antioxidant defence mechanisms in microbes to cope with oxidative stress.
Confidence
90%
active
Evidence Quote
“Induction of various ROS scavengers ... indicating the up-regulation of antioxidant defence mechanisms to cope with the space-induced oxidative damage occurring during long-term spaceflight”
Relationship
Induction of ROS scavengers in microbes under space conditions induces Antioxidant defence mechanisms in microbes during spaceflight