Molecule: superoxide

Synonyms for superoxide :
(O2)(.-)
Dioxid(1-)
Hyperoxid
O2(-)
O2(.-)
O2-
O2.-
Superoxide anion
dioxide(1-)
hiperoxido
hyperoxide
superoxide
superoxide anion radical
superoxide radical
superoxide radical anion
superoxido
superoxyde
Molecular Formula: O2
Molecular wt: 31.999 g/mole
Charge: -1
SMILES: [O][O-]
InChIKey: OUUQCZGPVNCOIJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI=1S/HO2/c1-2/h1H/p-1
CHEBI:18421
Superoxide
Sample reactions for this molecule:
Protonation of superoxide
NOX2 generates superoxide from oxygen
Superoxide and nitric oxide react to peroxynitrite
Superoxide and nitric oxide react to peroxynitrite
SodB reduces superoxide to H2O2
SodC reduces superoxide to H2O2
Alkalization of the phagosomal lumen by NOX2
Uncoupled eNOS favours the formation of superoxide
Superoxide reacts rapidly with NO to form peroxynitrite (ONOO-)
SOD2 catalyzes 2H+ + 2O2.- => O2 + H2O2 (mitochondrial matrix)