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superoxide Definition

super·ox·ide (-äksīd)

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.