Metabolic activation of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene; a case for ROS-induced cell damage

Metabolic activation of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene; a case for ROS-induced cell damage

The explosive compound 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) is well known as a major component of munitions. In addition to its potential carcinogenicity and mutagenicity in humans, recent reports have highlighted TNT toxicities in diverse organisms due to its occurrence in the environment. These toxic effec...

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Main Authors: Amma Gyapomah Adomako-Bonsu, Jana Jacobsen, Edmund Maser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-06-01
Series:Redox Biology
Subjects:
Submerged munitions
2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene (TNT) toxicity and carcinogenicity
Metabolic activation
Marine ecotoxicity
Human toxicity
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213231724000582

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