Superoxides

Highly reactive compounds produced when oxygen is reduced by a single electron. In biological systems, they may be generated during the normal catalytic function of a number of enzymes and during the oxidation of hemoglobin to METHEMOGLOBIN. In living organisms, SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE protects the cell from the deleterious effects of superoxides.

Also Known As:

Superoxide; Superoxide Anion; Superoxide Radical

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Oxidants

Inorganic Chemicals: 9
- Electrolytes: 16106
  - Ions: 7857
    - Anions: 3501
      - Oxides: 2508
        Peroxides: 1274
        Superoxides: 7202
- Free Radicals: 15039
  - Reactive Oxygen Species: 39360
    - Peroxides: 1274
      - Superoxides: 7202
- Oxygen Compounds: 12
  - Oxides: 2508
    - Peroxides: 1274
      - Superoxides: 7202
Organic Chemicals: 133
- Free Radicals: 15039
  - Reactive Oxygen Species: 39360
    - Peroxides: 1274
      - Superoxides: 7202

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