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  • Title: Autoxidation reactions of hemoglobin A free from other red cell components: a minimal mechanism.
    Author: Watkins JA, Kawanishi S, Caughey WS.
    Journal: Biochem Biophys Res Commun; 1985 Oct 30; 132(2):742-8. PubMed ID: 2998382.
    Abstract:
    Rates of autoxidation reactions are determined for normal human hemoglobin A preparations which are extensively purified to remove all other redox active red cell components. The effects of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and hydroxyl radical scavengers on the reaction provide evidence for superoxide formation as the rate determing step followed by fast reactions that involve peroxide and hydroxyl radical. These results support a minimum overall mechanism for heme iron(II) oxidation and dioxygen reduction to water. Side reactions also occur that result in the modification and precipitation of the protein moiety; catalase and hydroxyl radical scavengers reduce the extent of the side reactions. These studies provide insight into the basis of oxidant stress in the red cell.
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