Term Name:	superoxide anion generation
Synonyms:	superoxide release
Definition:	The enzymatic generation of superoxide, the superoxide anion O2- (superoxide free radical), or any compound containing this species, by a cell in response to environmental stress, thereby mediating the activation of various stress-inducible signaling pathways.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0042554]    QuickGO    AmiGO