superoxide dismutase

Synonyms:
  • SOD
German: Superoxid-Dismutase
Japanese: スーパーオキシドジスムターゼ

Enzymology. An enzyme that catalyzes the reaction between superoxide anions and hydrogen to yield molecular oxygen and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) . The enzyme protects the cell against dangerous levels of highly reactive superoxide.

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