Mechanism of cytotoxicity of paraquat. I. NADH oxidation and paraquat radical formation via complex I
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The mechanism of cytotoxicity by paraquat was studied focusing attention on its effect on the mitochondrial electron transport system. Paraquat inhibited both mitochondrial and cytoplasmic malate dehydrogenase activities. NADH oxidation was verified in NADH: u... ...