bioactive
Affecting living tissue
Bioactive describes substances that have an effect on living tissue or organisms.
The term appears most often in nutrition and pharmacology: bioactive compounds in foods, bioactive ingredients in skincare.
A bioactive substance does something measurable to biological systems, as opposed to being inert.
Researchers identified several bioactive peptides in the fermented milk.
Oxidation-preventing molecule
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- antitumorOpposing malignant growth
- antiviralAgent blocking viral spread
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
anti-inflammatory · neuroprotective · antiparasitic · anticoagulant · antidiabetic · analgesic · regenerative · nutraceutical
Plant-based polyphenolic antioxidant
- polyphenolMulti-ringed plant antioxidant
- alkaloidNitrogenous plant compound
- terpeneIsoprene-based plant compound
- cannabinoidHemp plant compound
saponin · carotenoid · curcumin · quercetin · catechin · isoflavone · coumarin · peptide
Life-sustaining substance
- vitaminEssential organic nutrient
- mineralNaturally formed crystalline solid
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- probioticHealthful live microorganism supplement
prebiotic · fiber · protein · micronutrient · phytonutrient · superfood · fortified · supplement
Protein that hastens reactions
- catalystAgent enabling change
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- kinasePhosphate-transferring enzyme
protease · lipase · amylase · inhibition · cofactor · biocatalyst · hydrolase · pathway
Temporary elevated work structure
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- coatingApplied surface covering
- biocompatibleAccepted by living tissue
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
collagen · hydrogel · ceramic · polymer · surface · incorporation · release · delivery
antioxidant
Oxidation-preventing molecule
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- antitumorOpposing malignant growth
- antiviralAgent blocking viral spread
antifungal · anti-inflammatory · neuroprotective · antiparasitic · anticoagulant · antidiabetic · analgesic · regenerative · nutraceutical · pharmacological
flavonoid
Plant-based polyphenolic antioxidant
- polyphenolMulti-ringed plant antioxidant
- alkaloidNitrogenous plant compound
- terpeneIsoprene-based plant compound
cannabinoid · saponin · carotenoid · curcumin · quercetin · catechin · isoflavone · coumarin · peptide · glycoside
nutrient
Life-sustaining substance
- vitaminEssential organic nutrient
- mineralNaturally formed crystalline solid
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
probiotic · prebiotic · fiber · protein · micronutrient · phytonutrient · superfood · fortified · supplement · dietary
enzyme
Protein that hastens reactions
- catalystAgent enabling change
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
kinase · protease · lipase · amylase · inhibition · cofactor · biocatalyst · hydrolase · pathway · degradation
scaffold
Temporary elevated work structure
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- coatingApplied surface covering
- biocompatibleAccepted by living tissue
biodegradable · collagen · hydrogel · ceramic · polymer · surface · incorporation · release · delivery · bone
defense
Protection against harm
- deterrentThing that discourages action
- signalingConveying information nonverbally
- pheromoneBehavior-altering bodily secretion
symbiosis · herbivore · predator · interaction · communication
- bio-biography, biodegradable, biofuel, biochemistry, biotech
- BiomoleculesDNA, protein, RNA, enzyme, mRNA
bioactiveinert
Inactive, physically or chemically
inactive · unreactive · nonreactive · non-reactive · stable
bioactiveineffective
Lacking power to achieve
inert · non-functional · placebo · neutral