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How do free radicals damage cells?
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Lipid peroxidation, protein modification and DNA breakage
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When is free radical injury initiated?
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Radiation exposure, metabolism of drugs, redox reaction, nitric oxide, transition metals, leukocyte oxidative burst
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How can free radicals be eliminated?
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Enzymes, spontaneous decat, antioxidants (Vit A, C, E)
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What is amyloidosis?
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Abnormal aggregation of proteins or their fragments
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