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Peroxynitrite
Nitrogen- and oxygen-containing oxidant formed by reaction of nitric oxide and superoxide radicals.
Also: ONOO-
Highly reactive species that nitrates tyrosines, oxidizes thiols, and damages lipids. Implicated in inflammation, vascular dysfunction, and neurodegeneration.
How one textbook covers it
Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary
Highly reactive species that nitrates tyrosines, oxidizes thiols, and damages lipids. Implicated in inflammation, vascular dysfunction, and neurodegeneration.
Related terms
Nitrogen dioxide radical, Superoxide radical