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List of important reactive nitrogen intermediates and their sources and modes of action
| Source | Modes of action/effects | |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric oxide (NO) | Nitric oxide synthase | Nitrosylation of metal centers |
| Redox signaling | ||
| Peroxynitrite (ONOO−) | Reaction between NO and SO | Nitration |
| Oxidation | ||
| Oxidative stress | ||
| Nitrogen dioxide radical (NO2·) | Reaction between NO and O2 | Nitration |
| Oxidation | ||
| Oxidative stress | ||
| Dinitrogen trioxide (N2O3) | Reaction between NO and NO2 | Nitrosation |
| Nitrosative stress |
