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Generic: Hydroxyl radical, Hydroxyl group, •OH
Hydroxyl (•OH) is a highly reactive free radical and not a drug itself. It plays a crucial role in various chemical and biological processes, including oxidative stress and damage to biomolecules. While not a medication, understanding hydroxyl is relevant to pharmacology as it is involved in drug metabolism and can be a target of antioxidant therapies.
Hydroxyl itself is not a drug and therefore has no direct medical uses.
Research on mitigating hydroxyl-induced damage is ongoing, focusing on antioxidant therapies and strategies to modulate redox balance.
Not applicable as hydroxyl is not a drug.
Free radical, Oxidant
Oxygen-containing free radical