The aerobic one-electron oxidation of ferrocytochrome C by peroxynitrite is an oxygen-dependent reaction that does not involve carbonate radical

Peterson, J; Lopez-Manzano, E; Pearce, LL

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975860

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Journal Article

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Abstract

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2008

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English

HERO ID 975860
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Year 2008
Title The aerobic one-electron oxidation of ferrocytochrome C by peroxynitrite is an oxygen-dependent reaction that does not involve carbonate radical
Authors Peterson, J; Lopez-Manzano, E; Pearce, LL
Journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine
Volume 45
Issue Suppl.
Page Numbers S62-S62
Abstract The mitochondrial electron transport chain (ETC) can readily undergo redox reactions with a variety of organic and inorganic species, including peroxynitrite, preferentially a two-electron oxidant. There is a good deal of evidence supporting the interaction of peroxynitrite with carbon dioxide in physiological fluids, leading to the generation of carbonate radical, a one-electron oxidant. Therefore, the question of whether peroxynitrite appears to act as a one- or two-electron oxidant towards metalloenzymes, like those of the ETC, is of some interest. We find that peroxynitrite appears to behave as a one-electron oxidant towards ferrocytochrome c, but the reaction seems to be independent of carbon dioxide. This is in good agreement with the earlier findings of others [Arch. Biochem. Biophys. (1996) 333, 49-58]. However, more surprisingly, the reaction shows a clear dependence on the presence of oxygen. in contrast, the reaction of peroxynitrite with ferrocyanide, also a one-electron process, is both oxygen and carbon dioxide independent. the mechanistic role of oxygen in one-electron oxidations by peroxynitrite is currently under further investigation.
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Url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0891584908006230
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Conference Location Indianapolis, IN
Conference Name Society for Free Radical Biology and Medicine 15th Annual Meeting
Conference Date November 19-23, 2008
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Language Text English
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