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8-Hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine is produced by oxidative damage of DNA by reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, including hydroxyl radical and peroxynitrite. It serves as a critical biomarker of oxidative stress and carcinogenesis. Synonyms: 8-Oxo-dG, 8-Oxo-7,8-dihydrodeoxyguanosine, 8-Hydroxydeoxyguanosine, 7,8-Dihydro-8-oxo-2,'-deoxyguanosine, sine, 8-OH-dG
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