Copper, Zinc Superoxide Dismutase

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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.
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Revision as of 01:40, 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.

Contents

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.

Cu/Zn Superoxide Dismutase

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References

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