Diquat-induced cytotoxicity on Vero and HeLa cell lines: effect of melatonin and dihydromelatonin
Diquat dibromide is a moderately toxic contact herbicide belonging to the bipyridyl group of redox-active compounds that induce a strong oxidative damage. Melatonin (MEL) can protect against oxidative damage under in vivo conditions, probably through its antioxidative capacity and ability to induce...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2014-12-01
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| Series: | Interdisciplinary Toxicology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/intox-2014-0026 |