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Superoxide Dismutase
Medical Definition: | An oxidoreductase that catalyzes the reaction between superoxide anions and hydrogen to yield molecular oxygen and hydrogen peroxide. The enzyme protects the cell against dangerous levels of superoxide. EC 1.15.1.1. | |
Also Called: | Fe-Zn Superoxide Dismutase,Iron Superoxide Dismutase,Cobalt Superoxide Dismutase,Cu-Zn Superoxide Dismutase,Cu-Superoxide Dismutase,Mn-Superoxide Dismutase,Ag-Zn Superoxide Dismutase | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | EC 1.15.1.1 |
Previously Indexed: | Oxidoreductases (1966-1972) |
Superoxide Dismutase Medical Definitions and Terms
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