superoxide

IPA: supɝˈɑksaɪd

noun

  • (chemistry) A peroxide
  • (chemistry) The univalent anion, O₂⁻, obtained from molecular oxygen by adding an electron; any compound containing this anion
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Examples of "superoxide" in Sentences

  • In pure oxygen the superoxide is formed.
  • Complexes with superoxide dismutase and catalase.
  • Finally, superoxide can oxidize low potential thiols.
  • Three dimensional structure of cu, zn superoxide dismutase.
  • Generation of superoxide anion in guinea pig trachea in vitro.
  • Potassium superoxide is the chemical compound with the formula KO2.
  • It functions as an antioxidant, by inhibiting the release of superoxide.
  • An example is the production of superoxide by the electron transport chain.
  • The key ingredient is an enzyme called superoxide dismutase, thought to ...
  • Premature electron leakage to oxygen results in the formation of superoxide.
  • Formulations of superoxide dismutase are also reported to be effective in Pey.
  • Manganese is also a critical component of an important antioxidant enzyme called superoxide dismutase.
  • In these cases, ALS is caused by the misfolding and aggregation of an enzyme called superoxide dismutase (SOD).
  • In addition, manganese is an integral component of an internally produced antioxidant enzyme called superoxide dismutase.
  • - Aloe Vera - It is believes that the regular use of aloe vera gel activates the production of nitric oxide and contains an enzyme known as superoxide dismutane.
  • Copper, along with manganese (yet another trace mineral for which green beans are an excellent source), is an essential cofactor of a key oxidative enzyme called superoxide dismutase.
  • Copper, along with manganese (yet another trace mineral for which crimini mushrooms is a very good source), is an essential cofactor of a key oxidative enzyme called superoxide dismutase.
  • Free radicals: By examining tissue from 18 ALS families, a team led by Dr. Robert Brown of Massachusetts General Hospital found that sufferers shared a number of mutations in the gene that enables the body to produce an enzyme called superoxide dismutase, or SOD.

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