Flavin radicals: chemistry and biochemistry

Free Radic Biol Med. 1987;3(3):215-30. doi: 10.1016/0891-5849(87)90009-8.

Abstract

The redox properties of free and protein-bound flavin are discussed extensively. The interaction of one and two-electron reduced flavin with oxygen is emphasized.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Flavins*
  • Flavoproteins*
  • Free Radicals
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Oxidoreductases / metabolism
  • Quinones*
  • Xanthine Dehydrogenase / metabolism

Substances

  • Flavins
  • Flavoproteins
  • Free Radicals
  • Quinones
  • flavosemiquinone
  • Oxidoreductases
  • Xanthine Dehydrogenase