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Enhanced Induction of Mitochondrial Damage and Apoptosis in Human Leukemia HL-60 Cells Due to Electrolyzed-Reduced Water and Glutathione

Chia-Fang TSAIInstitute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University
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Yu-Wen HSUInstitute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University
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Wen-Kang CHENNational Tainan Institute of Nursing
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Yung-Chyuan HODepartment of Applied Chemistry, Chung Shan Medical University
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Fung-Jou LUInstitute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University
Pages 280-287 | Received 19 Jun 2008, Accepted 20 Oct 2008, Published online: 22 May 2014

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