The relationship between experimental 2,4-Dinitrophenol administration and neurological oxidative stress: in terms of dose, time and gender differences.

Although 2,4-DNP is claimed to promote fast weight reduction, it is also related with an intolerable high risk of serious side effects to various tissues. On the other hand, it is known to have neuroprotective effects. These different effects of 2,4-DNP may be due to the administration conditions.