The Arsenal of <i>Leptospira</i> Species against Oxidants

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are byproducts of oxygen metabolism produced by virtually all organisms living in an oxic environment. ROS are also produced by phagocytic cells in response to microorganism invasion. These highly reactive molecules can damage cellular constituents (proteins, DNA, and l...

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Main Authors: Samuel G. Huete, Nadia Benaroudj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/6/1273