| Definition of 'superoxide dismutase' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) superoxide dismutase, SOD
an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of superoxide into hydrogen peroxide and oxygen
"oxygen free radicals are normally removed in our bodies by the superoxide dismutase enzymes"
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| Definition of 'superoxide dismutase' |
U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. superoxide dismutase
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.
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