Reaction: Nitroglycerin to 3 products

Reaction
Reaction type
reduction
Direction
Major circulating metabolite?
No
Spontaneous?
No
Activity
unknown
References
  1. Chen Z, Stamler JS: Bioactivation of nitroglycerin by the mitochondrial aldehyde dehydrogenase. Trends Cardiovasc Med. 2006 Nov;16(8):259-65. doi: 10.1016/j.tcm.2006.05.001. [Article]
  2. Ignarro LJ: After 130 years, the molecular mechanism of action of nitroglycerin is revealed. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2002 Jun 11;99(12):7816-7. doi: 10.1073/pnas.132271799. [Article]
  3. Nitrostat® (Nitroglycerin) FDA Label [Link]
  4. FDA Approved Drug Products: Nitroglycerin in 5% Dextrose Injection, for intravenous use [Link]
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Enzymes
EnzymeKmVmaxRole
Aldehyde dehydrogenase, mitochondrialNot AvailableNot Availableconfirmed