Mechanism of oxidative DNA damage induced by metabolites of carcinogenic naphthalene

In conclusion, the redox cycle of 1,2-NQ/1,2-NQH2 may play a more important role in the carcinogenicity of naphthalene than that of 1,4-NQ/1,4-NQH2.
Source: Mutation Research Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research