NCIt definition : A tyrosine derivative with a nitro group attached to carbon 3 on the phenyl ring that
is a product of tyrosine nitration mediated by reactive nitrogen species, including
peroxynitrite anion and nitrogen dioxide. 3-nitrotyrosine is a biomarker of cell damage,
inflammation, and NO (nitric oxide) production; it is overproduced in many diseases
where oxidative stress plays a key role.;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping