Dismutase

/dɪsˈmjuːˌteɪs/
noun

A type of enzyme that catalyzes dismutation reactions, converting one substance into two different products, often playing a vital role in reducing oxidative stress in cells.

Superoxide dismutase is crucial for protecting cells from damage.
Visual representation of "dismutase" - A type of enzyme that catalyzes dismutation reactions, converting one substance into two different products, often playing a vital role in reducing oxidative stress in cells.

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superoxide dismutase, copper-zinc dismutase, manganese dismutase

noun

A type of enzyme that catalyzes dismutation reactions, converting one substance into two different products, often playing a vital role in reducing oxidative stress in cells.

Superoxide dismutase is crucial for protecting cells from damage.
Visual representation of "dismutase" - A type of enzyme that catalyzes dismutation reactions, converting one substance into two different products, often playing a vital role in reducing oxidative stress in cells.

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superoxide dismutase, copper-zinc dismutase, manganese dismutase

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Biochemistry

Understand the role of dismutase in cellular metabolism

Superoxide dismutase helps manage harmful free radicals.
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Dismutase enzymes are discussed in the context of oxidative stress.
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Recent studies highlight the importance of dismutase in mitigating disease conditions.
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Biochemistry

Understand the role of dismutase in cellular metabolism

Superoxide dismutase helps manage harmful free radicals.
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Technical

Use this term in scientific discussions and literature

Dismutase enzymes are discussed in the context of oxidative stress.
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Academic

Memorize its applications in health and disease

Recent studies highlight the importance of dismutase in mitigating disease conditions.
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Biochemistry

Understand the role of dismutase in cellular metabolism

Superoxide dismutase helps manage harmful free radicals.
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Technical

Use this term in scientific discussions and literature

Dismutase enzymes are discussed in the context of oxidative stress.
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Academic

Memorize its applications in health and disease

Recent studies highlight the importance of dismutase in mitigating disease conditions.
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