Video: Novel Regulatory Role of Redox Signaling for Leukocyte Recruitment to Injury Sites
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Wound production of hydrogen peroxide H2O2 visualized with a genetically encoded fluorescence reporter in a zebrafish larva. H2O2concentration is color coded (right panel). Blue, low H2O2 concentration. Red, high H2O2 concentration.
concentration (KON-sen-TRAY-shun)
In science, the amount of a substance, such as a salt, that is in a certain amount of tissue or liquid, such as blood. A substance becomes more concentrated when less water is present. For example, the salt in urine may become more concentrated when a person doesn’t drink enough water.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms (http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
hydrogen peroxide (HY-droh-jen peh-ROK-side)
A chemical used in bleaches, dyes, cleansers, antiseptics, and disinfectants. In a concentrated form, it is toxic and irritating to tissues.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms (http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)
wound (woond)
A break in the skin or other body tissues caused by injury or surgical incision (cut).
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms (http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)