Generation of Oxygen Free Radicals by Proflavine: Implication in Protein Degradation
Proflavine, an acridine dye, is a known DNA intercalating agent. In the present study, we show that proflavine alone on photoillumination can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS). These proflavine-derived ROS cause damage to proteins, and this effect is enhanced when the divalent metal ion Cu (II)...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bogor Agricultural University
2018-03-01
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Series: | Hayati Journal of Biosciences |
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Online Access: | https://journal.ipb.ac.id/index.php/hayati/article/view/20802 |