NCIt definition : Highly reactive, non-radical peroxols comprised of a fatty acid modified by a hydroperoxide
group (-OOH) that are produced by lipid peroxidation. Lipid hydroperoxides are formed
by sequential abstraction of allylic hydrogens from unsaturated fatty acids, which
occurs in the presence of reactive oxygen species. These modified lipids can be further
modified to create cytotoxic reactive aldehydes, such as malondialdehyde (MDA) and
4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (HNE). Lipid hydroperoxide levels can be measured to assess the
extent of oxidative stress.;