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Peroxynitrous Acid
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Definition
: 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).
Other names
Peroxynitrous Acids; Peroxynitrites; Peroxonitrites; Acids, Peroxynitrous; Acid, Peroxynitrous; Peroxynitrous Acid, Potassium Salt; Peroxonitrite; Peroxynitrite
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WW85 compound
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*Peroxynitrous Acid.
J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2005 Jul;314(1):53-60
tetramethylammonium peroxynitrite
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*Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
*Peroxynitrous Acid.
Nitric Oxide 1997 Aug;1(4):346-58