dtun

DTUN is a lipophilic hyponitrite radical initiator that efficiently initiates lipid peroxidation. It serves as a specialized tool for ferroptosis research. By generating active free radicals within lipophilic environments, DTUN triggers the chain oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids in cell membranes, thereby inducing the ferroptotic process. Unlike enzyme-inhibiting inducers, DTUN acts as a direct source of oxidative stress and is frequently used to evaluate the protective efficacy of antioxidants, such as hydropersulfides, against oxidative damage.