A Peptoid-Chelator Selective to Cu<sup>2+</sup> That Can Extract Copper from Metallothionein-2 and Lead to the Production of ROS
Copper is an essential metal ion that is involved in critical cellular processes, but which can also exhibit toxic effects through its ability to catalyze reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation. Dysregulation of copper homeostasis has been implicated in the progression of several diseases, includin...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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Series: | Antioxidants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/12/2031 |