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Table 1 Normal aerobic metabolism oxidizing and antioxidizing systems

From: Endothelial dysfunction: a comprehensive appraisal

OXIDIZING SYSTEMS

ANTIOXIDIZING SYSTEMS

Oxidant byproducts

Enzymatic antioxidants

Superoxide Anion (O2-)

Superoxide dismutase

Hydrogen Peroxide (H2 O2)

Glutathione peroxidase

Hydroxyl radical (HO)

Catalase

Hypochlorous acid (HOCl)

 

Lipid radicals

 

Enzimatic oxidants

Lipid-soluble antioxidants

Dehidrogenase Xantine

Vitamin E

NADPH oxidase

β-Carotene

Mieloperoxidase

 

Monoamino oxidase

Water-soluble antioxidants

ON synthetase

Vitamin C