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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Language: | English |
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Slovak Toxicology Society SETOX
2014
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4436206/ |