Biochemistry
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Author: Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
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Chapter 20, Problem 16P
Interpretation Introduction
To propose:
Understanding of oxidized unsaturated lipids.
Introduction:
In the procedure of triggering apoptosis, a fatty acid chain of cardiolipin undergoes peroxidation to release the associated cytochrome c.
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