Definition of Superoxide dismutases (SOD)- Enzymes (EC 1.15.1.1) which catalyze the dismutation reaction of superoxide anion to dihydrogen peroxide and dioxygen. The enzymes have active sites containing either copper and zinc (Cu/Zn-superoxide dismutase), or iron (Fe-superoxide dismutase), or manganese (Mn-superoxide dismuta
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