Reaction Details
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2 superoxide + 2 H+ → hydrogen peroxide + oxygen
Enzymes:
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PseudoCyc Reaction ID:SUPEROX-DISMUT-RXN
References:
  • Keele BB, McCord JM, Fridovich I (1971). "Further characterization of bovine superoxide dismutase and its isolation from bovine heart." J Biol Chem 246(9);2875-80. PMID: 4324341
  • Sawada Y, Oyama T, Yamazaki I (1972). "Preparation and physicochemical properties of green pea superoxide dismutase." Biochim Biophys Acta 268(2);305-12. PMID: 4337330
  • Vance PG, Keele BB, Rajagopalan KV (1972). "Superoxide dismutase from Streptococcus mutans. Isolation and characterization of two forms of the enzyme." J Biol Chem 247(15);4782-6. PMID: 4559499