Hypobromous acid, a powerful endogenous electrophile: Experimental and theoretical studies.

In conclusion, the high electrophilicity of HOBr could be behind its well-established deleterious effects. We propose that HOBr is the most powerful endogenous electrophile.
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Source: Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry - March 2, 2015 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Ximenes VF, Morgon NH, de Souza AR Tags: J Inorg Biochem Source Type: research