Fenton's reaction

Fenton's reaction is a chemical reaction in which in the presence of transition metals (Fe2 +, Cu +) H2O2 is reduced and a highly active and toxic hydroxyl radical is formed.

H₂O₂ + Fe²⁺ → HO· + OH⁻ + Fe³⁺

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Literature

• LEDVINA, Miroslav, et al. Biochemie pro studující medicíny. 1. vydání. Praha : Karolinum, 2004. ISBN 80-246-0851-0.