Energy calculations for atomic oxygen liberation from hypohalous acids biosynthesized by mammalian peroxidases
Răzvan Puf, Michael L. Smith, Aatto Laaksonen
This paper calculates the energy of hypohalous acid breakdown by mammalian peroxidases, showing atomic oxygen is the favored product, explaining microbial destruction and inflammation.
bioRxiv · Mar 27, 2025 · PreprintImmunology