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O Cantoni1, M Fumo, F Cattabeni.
Abstract
This paper represents a short review of recent data on the molecular mechanism(s) of H2O2 cytotoxicity. The role of metal ions has been discussed in light of their ability to drive a reaction of the Fenton type. Hydroxyl radicals play a key role in mediating the deleterious effects of the oxidant, although these species do not seem to directly produce the lethal lesions. It still remains unclear whether or not DNA represents a critical target for H2O2-induced cytotoxicity.Entities:
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Year: 1989 PMID: 2484599 DOI: 10.1007/bf02917264
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biol Trace Elem Res ISSN: 0163-4984 Impact factor: 3.738