Cold physical plasma-induced oxidation of cysteine yields reactive sulfur species (RSS)

ConclusionTranslating these data into the in-vivo application, a strong direct oxidation of protein thiol groups with subsequent changes in protein biochemistry must be considered. Plasma derived RSS may in part contribute to the observed biomedical effects of CAP. Care must be taken to control discharge parameter tightly as chemical dynamics at or in the liquid are subject to change easily.
Source: Clinical Plasma Medicine - Category: Research Source Type: research