Iron and activated oxygen species in biology: The basic chemistry
- 1 January 1999
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Nature in BioMetals
- Vol. 12 (3) , 195-199
- https://doi.org/10.1023/a:1009252919854
Abstract
This paper briefly presents a critical review concerning the chemical reactions involved when superoxide or hydrogen peroxide meet iron complexes. The data commented on are required for a correct interpretation of the chemical processes which play a paramount role in the biological activation of dioxygen and arise in normal metabolism as well as in pathological processes.Keywords
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