Human Recombinant Cytochrome P450 Enzymes Display Distinct Hydrogen Peroxide Generating Activities During Substrate Independent NADPH Oxidase Reactions

Microsomal enzymes generate H2O2 in the presence of NADPH. In this reaction, referred to as "oxidase" activity, H2O2 is generated directly or indirectly via the formation of superoxide anion. In the presence of redox active transition metals, H2O2 can form highly toxic hydroxyl radicals and, depending on the "oxidase" activity of individual cytochrome P450 isoenzymes, this can compromise cellular functioning and contribute to tissue injury. In...