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Summary of this study. DPDTe acquires electrons and forms radical anionic molecules. Heterolytic cleavage of the Te–Te bond occurs and produces PhTe−. PhTe− is taken up through cell-type dependent mechanisms and translocated to mitochondria. Accumulated PhTe− in the mitochondria induces cell dysfunction and cytotoxicity.
