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3-Nitro-L-tyrosine, an altered form of tyrosine, an amino acid present in proteins, is generated through the nitration process, wherein nitric oxide reacts with superoxide to modify tyrosine. 3-Nitro-L-tyrosine serves as a significant marker for nitrative stress. Its utility extends to measuring the extent of nitric oxide production in cells, making it a valuable indicator of oxidative stress. Additionally, It has found application in in vitro studies aimed at quantifying the production of nitric oxide within cells. The production of 3-Nitro-L-tyrosine occurs through the nitration of tyrosine, wherein nitric oxide and superoxide react to form peroxynitrite. This peroxynitrite species then participates in the nitration of tyrosine residues present in proteins. 3-Nitro-L-tyrosine, as an essential indicator of oxidative stress, serves as a measurable parameter for evaluating the level of nitric oxide production within cells.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
3-Nitro-L-tyrosine, 1 g | sc-203472 | 1 g | $33.00 | |||
3-Nitro-L-tyrosine, 5 g | sc-203472A | 5 g | $82.00 |