Peroxynitrous Acid
Synonyms
Acid, Peroxynitrous
Acids, Peroxynitrous
Peroxonitrite
Peroxonitrites
Peroxynitrite
Peroxynitrites
Peroxynitrous Acid, Potassium Salt
Peroxynitrous Acids
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).