Reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species in peroxisomes. Production, scavenging, and role in cell signaling.

摘要

This paper describes the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) in peroxisomes, and the complex battery of antioxidative enzymes emphasizing the importance of peroxisomes in cellular oxidative metabolism. It discusses the function of peroxisomes in oxidative stress and their role as sources of ROS and RNS signal molecules..