Technologies

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Title:

Superoxide dismutase: An enzyme for diversified industrial applications

Area:

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Focus Area:

Superoxide dismutase

Patent:

6485950/US/2002

Developing Agency:

CSIR - Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT)

Email:

sukhjinder@ihbt.res.in, bdmu@ihbt.res.in
Website Link :https://www.ihbt.res.in/en/

Brief Description

Description :

Superoxide radical is a toxic species of oxygen which is generated in a number of metabolic reactions in all aerobic organisms such as plants and animals including human. If Superoxide radicalis not removed, it reacts with hydrogen peroxide to produce a highly reactive hydroxyl free radical, which is known to cause many diseases. Immediate removal of Superoxide radical is essential to protect cells and organisms. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is the enzyme that catalyzes the scavenging of Superoxide radical

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