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Superoxide Dismutase

What is Superoxide Dismutase?

Superoxide dismutases (SOD) are enzymes that catalyze the dismutation of superoxide into oxygen and hydrogen peroxide. [1]



History

Irwin Fridovich and Joe McCord discovered the activity of superoxide dismutase. [1]

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Products containing Superoxide Dismutase


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Source(s) Derived From

 Animal Sources, Plant Sources, Other Natural Sources

Three forms of superoxide dismutase are present in humans, in all other mammals, and most chordates. [1]

In higher plants, superoxide dismutase enzymes (SODs) act as antioxidants and protect cellular components from being oxidized by reactive oxygen species (ROS). [1]

During infection, some bacteria (e.g., Burkholderia pseudomallei) therefore produce superoxide dismutase to protect themselves from being killed. [1]

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Superoxide dismutase - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)

None found

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchFebruary 3, 2013 @ 6:36 AM

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