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Biochemistry of Redox Signaling in the Activation of Oxidative Stress Genes

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Reactive Oxygen Species in Biological Systems

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    Bruce Demple

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González-Flecha, B., Demple, B. (2002). Biochemistry of Redox Signaling in the Activation of Oxidative Stress Genes. In: Reactive Oxygen Species in Biological Systems. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-46806-9_5

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