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'''Generation of Radicals''' | '''Generation of Radicals''' | ||
Amyloid beta | Amyloid beta generates reactive oxygen species and induces oxidative stress and inflammation. When complexed with Cu(II) amyloid beta becomes a moderate oxidant that is capable to creating hydrogen peroxide in the presence of air and a reducing agent (such as ascorbate).<ref name="alz" /> | ||
'''Pore Formation''' | '''Pore Formation''' | ||
