SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Superoxide Dismutase.
Superoxide Dismutase - as a noun
An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of superoxide into hydrogen peroxide and oxygen
Example: "Oxygen free radicals are normally removed in our bodies by the superoxide dismutase enzymes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sod4Example Sentences
"Scientists are studying the potential health benefits of supplementing with superoxide dismutase."
"Inadequate levels of superoxide dismutase have been associated with various diseases."
"Certain foods, such as blueberries and spinach, are rich sources of superoxide dismutase."
"The activity of superoxide dismutase can be measured in laboratory tests."
"Mutations in the gene encoding superoxide dismutase can lead to inherited diseases."
