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Superoxide Production by the Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain

J. Turrens

1997.2.1BIOSCIENCE REPORTS

DOI: 10.1023/a:1027374931887

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This mini-review describes the role of different mitochondrial components in the formation of reactive oxygen species under normal and pathological conditions and the effect of inhibitors and uncouplers on superoxide formation.

Abstract

This mini-review describes the role of different mitochondrial components in the formation of reactive oxygen species under normal and pathological conditions and the effect of inhibitors and uncouplers on superoxide formation.

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TURRENS, J. Superoxide production by the mitochondrial respiratory chain. BIOSCIENCE REPORTS, 1997, 17: 3–8.