FIG. 6.
Formation of 3-NT from a tyrosine. The nitrite radical produced by the reaction of nitric oxide with carbon dioxide reacts with the tyrosine reside at meta-position, resulting in the formation of 3-NT. 3-NT, 3-nitrotyrosine.
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