Meanings
- uncountableSynonym of erythrocuprein especially when of non-human origin
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Superoxide dismutase has been localized in the human periodontal ligament, and it may represent an important defense within gingival fibroblasts against superoxide release. 3 Superoxide dismutase, previously known as erythrocuprein (in humans) or hemocuprein (in bovines), exists as a family of metalloproteins and is widely distributed in mammalian tissues.
2015 January 9, Haziel Diana Jenifer et al., “The influence of cigarette smoking on blood and salivary super oxide dismutase enzyme levels among smokers and nonsmokers—A cross sectional study”, in Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, volume 5, →DOISynonyms: erythrocuprein especially when of non-human origin
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of erythrocuprein especially when of non-human origin
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hemocuprein. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hemocuprein
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