Peroxynitrite (ONOO−) is formed from the diffusion-limited reaction between nitric oxide and superoxide and mediates many negative effects in cardiovascular disease, inflammation, cancer, neurodegeneration, pain, and other areas. Peroxynitrite is a strong oxidant that can further decompose into highly reactive oxygen and nitrogen species that can damage DNA, nitrate proteins, oxidize lipids, and destroy invading pathogens.
Peroxynitrite (ONOO−) is formed from the diffusion-limited reaction between nitric oxide and superoxide and mediates many negative effects in cardiovascular disease, inflammation, cancer, neurodegeneration, pain, and other areas. Peroxynitrite is a strong oxidant that can further decompose into highly reactive oxygen and nitrogen species that can damage DNA, nitrate proteins, oxidize lipids, and destroy invading pathogens.