Copper, Zinc Superoxide Dismutase
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Cu/Zn Superoxide (SODc) dismutase is an oxidoreductase enzyme, catalyzing the dismutation of superoxide into oxygen and hydrogen peroxide. | Cu/Zn Superoxide (SODc) dismutase is an oxidoreductase enzyme, catalyzing the dismutation of superoxide into oxygen and hydrogen peroxide. | ||
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Cu2+ Zn Superoxide Dismutase belongs to the superfamily of oxidoreductases, specifically those acting on superoxide as acceptor. | Cu2+ Zn Superoxide Dismutase belongs to the superfamily of oxidoreductases, specifically those acting on superoxide as acceptor. | ||
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Cu/Zn Superoxide dismutase contains four polypeptide chains (B,O,G,Y). Each chain contains one alpha-helix and 12-14 beta-sheets. | Cu/Zn Superoxide dismutase contains four polypeptide chains (B,O,G,Y). Each chain contains one alpha-helix and 12-14 beta-sheets. | ||
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Revision as of 01:22, 19 March 2010
Cu/Zn Superoxide Dismutase Cu/Zn Superoxide (SODc) dismutase is an oxidoreductase enzyme, catalyzing the dismutation of superoxide into oxygen and hydrogen peroxide.
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Introduction
Cu/Zn Superoxide dismutase is an important antioxidant defense in nearly all cells exposed to oxygen.
Cu2+ Zn Superoxide Dismutase belongs to the superfamily of oxidoreductases, specifically those acting on superoxide as acceptor.
The Reaction of Dismutase
General Structure
Cu/Zn Superoxide dismutase contains four polypeptide chains (B,O,G,Y). Each chain contains one alpha-helix and 12-14 beta-sheets.
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References
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