Value |
10
Unitless
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Organism |
Unspecified |
Reference |
Turunen M, Olsson J, Dallner G. Metabolism and function of coenzyme Q. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2004 Jan 281660(1-2):171-99.PubMed ID14757233
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Primary Source |
Ozawa T. Genetic and functional changes in mitochondria associated with aging. Physiol Rev. 1997 Apr77(2):425-64.PubMed ID9114820
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Comments |
Due to the relatively high production of ROS in mitochondria, lack of protective histones and limited ability of repair, mitochondrial DNA has about 10-fold higher oxidative damage than nuclear DNA |
Entered by |
Uri M |
ID |
103277 |