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SOD

SOD

4 7.9
An enzyme that protects cells by turning harmful oxygen molecules into safer forms
  • noun
  • /ɛs oʊ di/
  • Specialized
translation icon : superóxido dismutasa
  • Altered liver metabolism was also indicated based on the higher liver index and changes of CAT, HSP70, and SOD.
  • testis SOD
  • SOD and catalase
  • SOD and GPX

But as you will do in your P set and you can check yourself, this discrete transformation actually is not part of the SOD two.

Examples

  • We have enzymes called SOD's and so this is superoxide dismutase.

  • Both SOD and GPx activity results were expressed as U/mg protein.

    Blog text (23)

  • However, a decrease in SOD activity was observed.

    Academic text (2018)

  • The differences in activity and protein levels of CAT, SOD, and HSP70 were not reflected in levels of mRNA coding for these proteins.

    Blog text (14)

  • Thus, cells may attempt to compensate for defective complex I function by increasing supercomplex stability through upregulating SOD-3 levels.

    Academic text (2017)

  • Additionally, the LA administration showed significant protective effects against antioxidant stress by decreasing GPx and SOD activity and increasing MDA levels.

    Blog text (23)

  • Bacteria can survive oxidation by having a thick capsule, slime layer, and producing catalase, SOD, and GPX.

    Academic text (2017)

  • Studies showed that the expression of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (Mn SOD) was consistently higher in lesional psoriatic skin as compared to uninvolved skin.

    Academic text (2007)

  • All sepsis-causing bacteria produce superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and glutathione peroxidases (Table 2) that protect them against oxidative stress caused by reactive oxygen species.

    Academic text (2017)

  • Superoxide dismutase, or SOD, helps protect cells from oxidative damage.

Synonyms

superoxide dismutase
vsSOD
  • Specialized
6.8

A protein in cells that turns harmful superoxide into oxygen and hydrogen peroxide

is the abbreviated label used instead of the full name

Compounds

sod house
  • Archaic
1 8.4

A house made from blocks of earth and grass cut from the ground

rolled out sod
  • US
4.7

Fresh grass cut into rolls that you lay on bare soil

Surface Forms

SOD singular
SODs plural

Morphology

SOD = superoxide dismutase (opaque) = S + O + D

The form 'SOD' is an initialism of a technical term; the letters do not allow learners to infer the biochemical meaning.

Etymology

SOD is short for superoxide dismutase, made from superoxide ('very active oxygen') and dismutase ('a chemical change'). A helpful way to remember it is that SOD is the enzyme that 'changes' dangerous superoxide into safer oxygen and hydrogen peroxide, so it protects cells from damage.