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REVIEW: Mitochondrial Production of Reactive Oxygen Species


V. G. Grivennikova* and A. D. Vinogradov

Department of Biochemistry, Biological Faculty, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia; E-mail: vgrivennikova@mail.ru; adv@biochem.bio.msu.su

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Received June 18, 2013
Numerous biochemical studies are aimed at elucidating the sources and mechanisms of formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) because they are involved in cellular, organ-, and tissue-specific physiology. Mitochondria along with other cellular organelles of eukaryotes contribute significantly to ROS formation and utilization. This review is a critical account of the mitochondrial ROS production and methods for their registration. The physiological and pathophysiological significance of the mitochondrially produced ROS are discussed.
KEY WORDS: oxidoreductases, respiratory chain, ROS production, mitochondria

DOI: 10.1134/S0006297913130087