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Hypothetical DNA adducts produced by reactive aldehydes.By reacting with DNA, in particular with the deoxyguanosine nucleobases, several reactive aldehydes such as ACR, MDA, 4-HNE, 4-ONE and CTA produce DNA modifications named exocyclic adducts that alter the DNA structure and, if not correctly repaired, may produce carcinogenic effects.
