evaluated the mechanism of genotoxicity
from the levels of GSH and thiobarbituric acid-reactive species
(TBARS). This work established a correlation between the prooxidant
action and genotoxic effects of PAT and confirmed the
positive relationship between PAT-induced GSH depletion and theeffect of DNA damage derived by systemic administration of this
toxin. reported that ROS are produced when PAT
interacts with sulfhydryl groups, playing a significant role in the
apoptotic mechanism.