Complexity of free radical metabolism in human erythrocytes
The auto-oxidation of oxyhaemoglobin to methaemoglobin generating superoxide anion radical (O2 .-) represents the main source of free radicals in the erythrocytes. Hydrogen peroxide is produced by O2 .- dismutation or originates from the circulation. Human erythrocytes are also exposed to the prooxi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Society of Medical Biochemists of Serbia, Belgrade
2010-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Biochemistry |
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Online Access: | https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1452-8258/2010/1452-82581003189N.pdf |