superoxide
superoxide
Definition
super·ox·ide (-äk′sīd)
noun
a compound containing the paramagnetic, monovalent, negative free radical O
superoxide
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- remove: Both are involved in the removal of dangerous by-products, the former removing superoxide and the latter peroxides.
- call: The drug seems counteract production of an enzyme called superoxide that is induced by interleukin-2 and may result in the low blood pressure.
Adjective modifier
- radical: SOD reduces the rate of cellular damage and revitalizes cells by scavenging the dangerous free radical superoxide.
- dangerous: This enzyme converts dangerous superoxide free radicals to the less dangerous hydrogen peroxide.
- free: SOD reduces the rate of cellular damage and revitalizes cells by scavenging the dangerous free radical superoxide.
Modifies a noun
- dismutase: On the opening page of PDB enter " superoxide dismutase " into the search box.
- anion: The superoxide anion radical can also result in the formation of the dangerous hydroxyl radical.
- radical: These trace metals can divert natural detoxification pathways of superoxide radicals into much more damaging radicals.
- production: HR in leaves was preceded by superoxide production and was not affected by nitric oxide inhibitors.
- activity: Indeed, recent evidence suggests that PrP C itself has superoxide dismutase activity.
Noun used with modifier
- enzyme: The anti-aging enzyme superoxide dismutase ( SOD ) is one of these.
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