A mechanism for the hydroperoxide-mediated inactivation of prostacyclin synthetase.

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Summary

Hydroxyl radical generation was demonstrated during heme-catalyzed decomposition of 15-hydroperoxy arachidonic acid and the hydroperoxide-mediated inactivation of prostacyclin synthetase seems to be related to the generation of this highly reactive species.

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1979-06-01
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Keywords

Prostacyclin, Chemistry, Hydroxyl radical, Arachidonic acid, Heme

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