Lipid peroxidation

Lipid peroxidation is the conversion of lipids to peroxide and hydroperoxide derivatives. These derivatives, known as lipid peroxides or lipid oxidation products (LOPs), are susceptible to further reactions that are relevant to "DNA and protein modification, radiation damage, aging..." Lipid peroxidation mainly applies to unsaturated fats, especially polyunsaturated fats such as those derived from linoleic acid.

"LOPs" redirects here. For other uses, see LOP (disambiguation).
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