Mesh term Peroxynitrous Acid
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Reactive Nitrogen Species
Description
A potent oxidant synthesized by the cell during its normal metabolism. Peroxynitrite is formed from the reaction of two free radicals, NITRIC OXIDE and the superoxide anion (SUPEROXIDES).Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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