Interactions between the Nrf2 antioxidant response and mammalian iron homeostasis
Iron is an essential micronutrient as it contributes to the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood and is a cofactor for many enzymes. However, excess iron is toxic as it promotes the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which react with and alter the functions of biomolecules. Moreover, there is...
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University of Oxford
2017
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.729562 |