Hydrogen peroxide

high-resolution terminology - matching measurements at high-resolution

Hydrogen peroxide

Description

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Hydrogen peroxide, H₂O₂ or dihydrogen dioxide, is one of several reactive oxygen intermediates generally referred to as reactive oxygen species (ROS). It is formed in various enzyme-catalyzed reactions (e.g. superoxide dismutase) with the potential to damage cellular molecules and structures. H₂O₂ is dismutated by catalase to water and oxygen. H₂O₂ is produced as a signaling molecule in aerobic metabolism and passes membranes more easily compared to other ROS species.]]

Abbreviation: H₂O₂

MitoPedia methods: Respirometry, Fluorometry 

MitoPedia topics: Substrate and metabolite 

Applications in HRR

• Measurement of H₂O₂ using Amplex Red: more detail
• Measurement of H₂O₂ using an amperometric sensor: more detail

• Re-oxygenation of the respiration medium with H₂O₂: more detail