The BH3 radical can decay to dihydrobiopterin (BH2)

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R-HSA-1497863
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Reaction [omitted]
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Homo sapiens
Compartment
cytosol
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The BH3 radical can decay to dihydrobiopterin (BH2)
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BH4 oxidation results in the radical BH3. which decays to 7,8-dihydrobiopterin (BH2) (Milstien & Katusic, 1999).

Literature References
PubMed ID Title Journal Year
10512739 Oxidation of tetrahydrobiopterin by peroxynitrite: implications for vascular endothelial function

Milstien, S, Katusic, Z

Biochem Biophys Res Commun 1999
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Authored
Jassal, B  (2011-08-17)
Reviewed
D'Eustachio, P  (2011-08-23)
Created
Jassal, B  (2011-08-17)
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