8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) is a modified nucleoside formed from the oxidative damage to DNA, specifically affecting the guanine base. This compound is often used as a biomarker for oxidative stress and DNA damage, making it significant in studies of toxicology and ecotoxicology, where the effects of environmental toxins on biological systems are analyzed.
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