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Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species in Biological Systems: Reactions and Regulation by Carotenoids

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ROS/RNS originate primarily from oxygen reduction processes, differ markedly in reactivity and lifetimes, and are essential high fidelity sensors of the redox status in cells.

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