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Streptozotocin (STZ) (2-deoxy-2-({[methyl(nitroso)amino]carbonyl}amino)-β-D-glucopyranose) is a naturally occurring diabetogenic compound, produced by the soil bacterium  streptomyces achromogenes , that exhibits broad spectrum of antibacterial properties. Streptozotocin functions as a DNA synthesis inhibitor in both bacterial and mammalian cells. In mammalian cells, the actual mechanism and metabolic targets of STZ toxicity that results in cell death is not known. This review identifies four key areas that explain the mechanism of the cytotoxicity of STZ in mammalian cell lines, investigates the practical aspects of using STZ in experimental animals and the potential risks of its exposure to human health.   Electronic supplementary material  The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/2251-6581-12-60) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

Review of the mechanism of cell death resulting from streptozotocin challenge in experimental animals, its practical use and potential risk to humans