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Record 1 2012-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
DEF

The enzyme that catalyzes the reaction 02- + 02- + 2H+ = H202 + 02.

OBS

The enzyme appears to be ubiquitous among aerobic organisms and protects the organism against action by the radical 0-2, which is believed to be a mutagenic radical, produced in an organism by ionizing radiation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
DEF

Enzyme catalysant la dismutation de l'ion superoxyde en eau oxygénée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
DEF

[Enzima que cataliza] la dismutación del anión superóxido en peróxido de hidrógeno y oxígeno.

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