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Superoxide dimutase

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Superoxide dimutase is a cellular enzyme that converts 2 superoxide ions and protons into hydrogen peroxide and oxygen. Physiologically, it is one means by which free radicals are degraded.

Copper is a co-factor in superoxide dimutase.


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