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hydroxydeoxyguanosine

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  • noun organic chemistry An oxidized derivative of deoxyguanosine whose presence in cells is an indicator of oxidative stress

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  • Guy said in the early stage of disease certain biomarkers such as 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine, which is indicative of prostate cancer, are found in low concentration.

    The Engineer - News 2010

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