Life Sciences & Biotechnology
Title: | Superoxide dismutase: An enzyme for diversified industrial applications |
Area: | Life Sciences & Biotechnology |
Focus Area: | Superoxide dismutase |
Patent: | 6485950/US/2002 |
Developing Agency: | CSIR - Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) |
Email: | sukhjinder@ihbt.res.in, bdmu@ihbt.res.in |
| Website Link : | https://www.ihbt.res.in/en/ |
Brief Description
Description : | Superoxide radical is a toxic species of oxygen which is generated in a number of metabolic reactions in all aerobic organisms such as plants and animals including human. If Superoxide radicalis not removed, it reacts with hydrogen peroxide to produce a highly reactive hydroxyl free radical, which is known to cause many diseases. Immediate removal of Superoxide radical is essential to protect cells and organisms. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is the enzyme that catalyzes the scavenging of Superoxide radical |
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