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Dr. Ronald Roth Acu-Cell AI

Extracellular Superoxide Dismutase (SOD3) and Cofactors

  • Enzyme Classification: SOD3 is an extracellular antioxidant enzyme that, like cytosolic copper-zinc superoxide dismutase (SOD1), requires both copper and zinc for its structural stability and catalytic activity.
  • Role of Copper: The copper ion is directly involved in the redox catalysis mechanism, facilitating the dismutation of superoxide radicals into molecular oxygen and hydrogen peroxide.
  • Role of Zinc: The zinc ion plays a primarily structural role, maintaining the integrity and proper conformation of the active site.
  • Biochemical Importance: Proper availability and balance of these trace minerals are essential for optimal SOD3 function in extracellular fluids such as plasma, lymph, and the extracellular matrix.
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Superoxide dismutase - connections

Superoxide dismutase ->

-> Superoxide dismutase

  • Zinc - Component Of
  • Copper - Component Of (Necessity: essential)

Extracellular fluid - connections

-> Extracellular fluid

  • Calcium - Is Found In (Proportion: part of remainder)

Copper - connections

Copper ->

-> Copper

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