SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE
\sˌuːpəɹˈɒksa͡ɪd dɪsmjˈuːte͡ɪs], \sˌuːpəɹˈɒksaɪd dɪsmjˈuːteɪs], \s_ˌuː_p_ə_ɹ_ˈɒ_k_s_aɪ_d d_ɪ_s_m_j_ˈuː_t_eɪ_s]\
Definitions of SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE
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an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of superoxide into hydrogen peroxide and oxygen; "oxygen free radicals are normally removed in our bodies by the superoxide dismutase enzymes"
By Princeton University
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- cell surface protein-tyrosine kinase that is found to be overexpressed in significant number adenocarcinomas. It has extensive homology can heterodimerize EGF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR), 3 receptor (RECEPTOR, 3) and the 4 receptor. Activation of erbB-2 receptor occurs during heterodimer formation with a ligand-bound erbB family members. EC 2.7.11.-.