Chemicals and Drugs

Superoxide Dismutase 2

A superoxide dismutase that processes REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES generated by mitochondrial respiration. It protects tissues from damage during disease progression.

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Abstract

A superoxide dismutase that processes REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES generated by mitochondrial respiration. It protects tissues from damage during disease progression.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • SOD2 Protein
  • Superoxide Dismutase-2

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Aspects Covered

29 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

2026 (2001)

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  1. D08.811w.682w.881w.001

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Superoxide Dismutase 2. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000099156. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000099156
  2. Superoxide Dismutase 2. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7392025