Zalewski AN, Nathanael JG, White JM, Wille U. Oxidation of cholesterol and O-protected derivatives by the environmental pollutant NO2˙.
Chem Commun (Camb) 2016;
52:4060-3. [DOI:
10.1039/c5cc09663d]
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Abstract
Exposure of O-protected and free cholesterol to NO2˙ leads to oxidation of the alkene moiety through non-radical pathways, demonstrating that ionic processes must be considered when assessing NO2˙ toxicity.
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