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peroxynitric acid

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Peroxynitric acid (HOONO2) is a highly reactive and unstable compound that has been implicated in various biological and atmospheric processes. It is formed by the reaction of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) with the hydroxyl radical (OH), a key component of atmospheric chemistry. The synthesis of peroxynitric acid typically involves photochemical reactions in the atmosphere, where NO2 is exposed to sunlight and reacts with OH radicals. Peroxynitric acid is a strong oxidant and can contribute to the formation of other harmful atmospheric pollutants, such as ozone and nitric acid. It has also been linked to the degradation of organic compounds and the formation of aerosols. In biological systems, peroxynitric acid has been implicated in oxidative stress and cell damage. It can react with various biomolecules, including proteins, lipids, and DNA, leading to their modification and dysfunction. Studies have linked peroxynitric acid to various diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disorders. The importance of peroxynitric acid research stems from its significant roles in both atmospheric chemistry and biological processes. Understanding its formation, reactivity, and effects on the environment and human health is crucial for developing strategies to mitigate its adverse impacts.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID65357
CHEBI ID29271
MeSH IDM0118581

Synonyms (13)

Synonym
ho2no2
peroxynitric acid
[no2(ooh)]
(dioxidanido)dioxidonitrogen
26404-66-0
CHEBI:29271
hno4
azoperoxoic acid
hydroxy nitrate
peroxonitric acid
hydroxynitrate
Q1285205
DTXSID201030501

Research Excerpts

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" In excess, NO is toxic to neurones."( Nitric oxide: role in neurotoxicity.
Dawson, VL, 1995
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"The free radicals nitric oxide and superoxide anion react to form peroxynitrite (ONOO-), a highly toxic oxidant species."( DNA strand breakage, activation of poly (ADP-ribose) synthetase, and cellular energy depletion are involved in the cytotoxicity of macrophages and smooth muscle cells exposed to peroxynitrite.
O'Connor, M; Salzman, AL; Szabó, C; Zingarelli, B, 1996
)
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"Following CNS trauma or ischemia, peroxynitrite may be a toxic intermediate which forms in vivo when nitric oxide condenses with superoxide."( Protective effects of tirilazad mesylate in a cellular model of peroxynitrite toxicity.
Althaus, JS; Fici, GJ; Hall, ED; Von Voigtlander, PF, 1996
)
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" These results demonstrate that the immediate toxic agent formed from SIN-1 decisively depends on the presence of Hepes."( The critical role of Hepes in SIN-1 cytotoxicity, peroxynitrite versus hydrogen peroxide.
de Groot, H; Kirsch, M; Lomonosova, EE; Rauen, U, 1998
)
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"Microglia have been shown to be immunostimulated by inflammatory cytokines and produce a number of toxic mediators."( Potentiation of N-methyl-D-aspartate-mediated neurotoxicity by immunostimulated murine microglia.
Kim, WK; Ko, KH, 1998
)
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" Peroxynitrite was also toxic to this cell line, and sulphite affected the toxicity of ONOO-."( Toxic effects of sulphite in combination with peroxynitrite on neuronal cells.
Halliwell, B; Jenner, P; Marshall, KA; Reist, M, 1998
)
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" This dichotomy has raised the question of how this potentially toxic species can be involved in so many fundamental physiological processes."( A discussion of the chemistry of oxidative and nitrosative stress in cytotoxicity.
Espey, MG; Miranda, KM; Wink, DA, 2000
)
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"1 mM SIN-1 were not toxic to MAC-T cells."( Cytotoxic effects of peroxynitrite, polymorphonuclear neutrophils, free-radical scavengers, inhibitors of myeloperoxidase, and inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase on bovine mammary secretory epithelial cells.
Douglass, LW; Ledbetter, TK; Paape, MJ, 2001
)
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"Peroxynitrite, MPO, and histidine are toxic to mammary secretory epithelial cells."( Cytotoxic effects of peroxynitrite, polymorphonuclear neutrophils, free-radical scavengers, inhibitors of myeloperoxidase, and inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase on bovine mammary secretory epithelial cells.
Douglass, LW; Ledbetter, TK; Paape, MJ, 2001
)
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"The developing cortical neurons have been well documented to be extremely vulnerable to the toxic effect of methylmercury (MeHg)."( Involvement of enhanced sensitivity of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors in vulnerability of developing cortical neurons to methylmercury neurotoxicity.
Arimura, K; Eto, K; Fukuyama, N; Miyamoto, K; Moriguchi, S; Murao, K; Nakanishi, H; Osame, M; Wakamiya, J, 2001
)
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"We hypothesize that the toxic radical peroxynitrite, arising from nitric oxide and superoxide anion, may be responsible for tetany and acute cardiomyocyte death."( UV light synergistically enhances the cardiotoxic effects of interleukin 1beta through peroxynitrite formation.
Brooks, SS; Combes, A; Feldman, AM; McTiernan, C, 2001
)
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"PNA is an unprecedented disinfectant that has high microbicidal activity on biofilm and is safe for tissues."( High microbicidal effect of peroxynitric acid on biofilm-infected dentin in a root carious tooth model and verification of tissue safety.
Ikawa, S; Iwaki, T; Kitano, K; Momoi, Y; Ohshima, T; Tasaki, T; Yamamoto, T, 2020
)
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Compound-Compound Interactions

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" We propose that sulphite can act as a neurotoxic agent, especially in combination with peroxynitrite."( Toxic effects of sulphite in combination with peroxynitrite on neuronal cells.
Halliwell, B; Jenner, P; Marshall, KA; Reist, M, 1998
)
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Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" The critical question is the bioavailability of the plant-derived antioxidants."( Antioxidant actions of plant foods: use of oxidative DNA damage as a tool for studying antioxidant efficacy.
Aruoma, OI, 1999
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" The catalysis of destruction of zinc-sulfur clusters by water-soluble organotellurium compounds could have implications for the bioavailability of zinc in vivo."( Water-soluble organotellurium compounds: catalytic protection against peroxynitrite and release of zinc from metallothionein.
Arteel, GE; Engman, L; Jacob, C; Kanda, T; Sies, H, 2000
)
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" The increased responsiveness of diabetic vessels to exogenous peroxynitrite seems to be related to depressed basal NO bioavailability and may be considered as a compensatory way against activated contractile mechanisms of diabetic vascular smooth muscle."( Effects of peroxynitrite on the reactivity of diabetic rat aorta.
Cakici, I; Karasu , C; Zobali, F, 2001
)
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Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" We therefore examined the dose-response relationship of infusion of different concentrations of ONOO- in a feline model of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion and provide data on the cellular mechanisms responsible for these observed effects."( Mechanisms of cardioprotection by peroxynitrite in myocardial ischemia and reperfusion injury.
Hayward, R; Jensen, D; Lefer, AM; Nossuli, TO; Scalia, R, 1998
)
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" Acetaminophen is a phenolic compound which produces a clear inhibitory dose-response curve with peroxynitrite in its range of clinical effectiveness."( A new screening method to detect water-soluble antioxidants: acetaminophen (Tylenol) and other phenols react as antioxidants and destroy peroxynitrite-based luminol-dependent chemiluminescence.
Qazi, N; Sacks, M; Van Dyke, K,
)
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" Dose-response curves for Tyr122 nitration and loss of the free radical were superimposed."( Peroxynitrite-mediated nitration of the stable free radical tyrosine residue of the ribonucleotide reductase small subunit.
Decottignies, P; Guittet, O; Henry, Y; Laprévote, O; Le Maréchal, P; Lepoivre, M; Serani, L, 2000
)
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[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
nitrogen oxoacid
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Research

Studies (1,329)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19901 (0.08)18.7374
1990's898 (67.57)18.2507
2000's420 (31.60)29.6817
2010's5 (0.38)24.3611
2020's5 (0.38)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 32.10

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index32.10 (24.57)
Research Supply Index7.23 (2.92)
Research Growth Index6.91 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index44.85 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (32.10)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials8 (0.58%)5.53%
Reviews168 (12.24%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other1,197 (87.18%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]