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. 1978 Oct;14(4):630–633. doi: 10.1128/aac.14.4.630

Generation of Superoxide Anions and Hydrogen Peroxide from β-Lapachone in Bacteria

Fernando S Cruz 1, Roberto Docampo 2, Alberto Boveris 2
PMCID: PMC352520  PMID: 214029

Abstract

β-Lapachone markedly increased the generation of superoxide anions and hydrogen peroxide by subcellular membranes of Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus stearothermophilus. Peroxide generation by β-lapachone was parallel to the inhibition of growth in both microorganisms.

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