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SUBMITTER: Leopold JA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2797369 | biostudies-other | 2009 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Leopold Jane A JA Loscalzo Joseph J
Free radical biology & medicine 20090912 12
In the vasculature, reactive oxidant species, including reactive oxygen, nitrogen, or halogenating species, and thiyl, tyrosyl, or protein radicals may oxidatively modify lipids and proteins with deleterious consequences for vascular function. These biologically active free radical and nonradical species may be produced by increased activation of oxidant-generating sources and/or decreased cellular antioxidant capacity. Once formed, these species may engage in reactions to yield more potent oxid ...[more]