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It has been known for over a century that the combination of light, oxygen, and several dyes leads to the oxidation of organic substrates. Photooxygenation reactions are known to involve active forms of oxygen, formed as a direct consequence of the absorption of light. There are several such active forms, each with its own properties and reactivity. Much of the present knowledge has been gained during the last three decades and several excellent reviews covering each of the individual species can be found in the literature. This chapter intends to give an overview to the present status of knowledge.
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Nonell, S. (1994). Reactive Oxygen Species. In: Jori, G., Pottier, R.H., Rodgers, M.A.J., Truscott, T.G. (eds) Photobiology in Medicine. NATO ASI Series, vol 272. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1313-5_2
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