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 anti-oxidative capacity and ability to induce...

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Main Authors: Moravčík, Roman, Okuliarová, Monika, Kováčová, Elena, Zeman, Michal
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Slovak Toxicology Society SETOX 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4436206/