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removal of superoxide radicals

Definition

Target type: biologicalprocess

Any process, acting at the cellular level, involved in removing superoxide radicals (O2-) from a cell or organism, e.g. by conversion to dioxygen (O2) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). [GOC:jl]

Superoxide radicals (O2-) are highly reactive oxygen species that can damage cells and contribute to various diseases. The removal of superoxide radicals is crucial for maintaining cellular homeostasis and preventing oxidative stress. This process is primarily carried out by a group of enzymes known as superoxide dismutases (SODs). There are three major types of SODs found in humans: SOD1 (copper-zinc SOD), SOD2 (manganese SOD), and SOD3 (extracellular SOD).

SODs catalyze the dismutation of superoxide radicals into hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and molecular oxygen (O2). This reaction occurs in a two-step process:

1. The SOD enzyme reacts with one molecule of superoxide, accepting an electron from it and producing oxygen.
2. The SOD enzyme, now in a reduced state, reacts with another superoxide radical, donating an electron to it and producing hydrogen peroxide.

Hydrogen peroxide is also a reactive oxygen species, but it is less damaging than superoxide radicals. It can be further broken down by other enzymes, such as catalase and glutathione peroxidase, into water and oxygen, effectively detoxifying the cell.

In addition to SODs, other antioxidant enzymes and molecules play a role in removing superoxide radicals. These include:

- Glutathione reductase: This enzyme reduces oxidized glutathione (GSSG) back to its reduced form (GSH), which is a key antioxidant in the cell.
- Catalase: This enzyme converts hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.
- Glutathione peroxidase: This enzyme reduces hydrogen peroxide to water using reduced glutathione as a cofactor.
- Vitamin C: This antioxidant can scavenge superoxide radicals directly.
- Vitamin E: This antioxidant protects cell membranes from damage by superoxide radicals.

The removal of superoxide radicals is a critical process that protects cells from oxidative damage. It is essential for maintaining normal cellular function and preventing various diseases. Dysregulation of this process can lead to increased oxidative stress, which is implicated in numerous health conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and aging.'
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Proteins (6)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Peroxiredoxin-1A peroxiredoxin-1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q06830]Homo sapiens (human)
Nitric oxide synthase, endothelialA nitric oxide synthase 3 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P29474]Homo sapiens (human)
NADAn NAD(P)H dehydrogenase [quinone] 1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P15559]Homo sapiens (human)
MyeloperoxidaseA myeloperoxidase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P05164]Homo sapiens (human)
MyoglobinA myoglobin that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P02144]Homo sapiens (human)
Superoxide dismutase [Cu-Zn]A superoxide dismutase [Cu-Zn] that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P00441]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (70)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
melatoninacetamides;
tryptamines
anticonvulsant;
central nervous system depressant;
geroprotector;
hormone;
human metabolite;
immunological adjuvant;
mouse metabolite;
radical scavenger
n-(3-(aminomethyl)benzyl)acetamidineN-(3-(aminomethyl)benzyl)acetamidine: structure in first source

N-[3-(aminomethyl)benzyl]acetamidine : An aralkylamine that is Nbenzylacetamidine substituted at position 3 on the benzene ring by an aminomethyl group. An inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase.
aralkylamine;
carboxamidine;
primary amino compound
angiogenesis inhibitor;
EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor;
geroprotector
2-amino-4-picoline2-amino-4-picoline: RN given refers to parent cpd
4'-bromoflavone4'-bromoflavone: structure in first source
4-hydroxybenzoic acid hydrazide4-hydroxybenzohydrazide : A carbohydrazide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid with hydrazine.

4-hydroxybenzoic acid hydrazide: metabolite of nifuroxazide
carbohydrazide;
phenols
7-nitroindazole7-nitroindazole: an inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase; exhibits anti-nociceptive activity without increasing blood pressure
acetaminophenAcetaminophen: Analgesic antipyretic derivative of acetanilide. It has weak anti-inflammatory properties and is used as a common analgesic, but may cause liver, blood cell, and kidney damage.

paracetamol : A member of the class of phenols that is 4-aminophenol in which one of the hydrogens attached to the amino group has been replaced by an acetyl group.
acetamides;
phenols
antipyretic;
cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor;
cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor;
cyclooxygenase 3 inhibitor;
environmental contaminant;
ferroptosis inducer;
geroprotector;
hepatotoxic agent;
human blood serum metabolite;
non-narcotic analgesic;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug;
xenobiotic
pimagedineaminoguanidine : A one-carbon compound whose unique structure renders it capable of acting as a derivative of hydrazine, guanidine or formamide.

pimagedine: diamine oxidase & nitric oxide synthase inhibitor; an advanced glycosylation end product inhibitor; used in the treatment of diabetic complications; structure
guanidines;
one-carbon compound
EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor;
EC 1.4.3.4 (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor
aspirinacetylsalicylate : A benzoate that is the conjugate base of acetylsalicylic acid, arising from deprotonation of the carboxy group.

acetylsalicylic acid : A member of the class of benzoic acids that is salicylic acid in which the hydrogen that is attached to the phenolic hydroxy group has been replaced by an acetoxy group. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with cyclooxygenase inhibitor activity.

Aspirin: The prototypical analgesic used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties and acts as an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase which results in the inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins. Aspirin also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p5)
benzoic acids;
phenyl acetates;
salicylates
anticoagulant;
antipyretic;
cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor;
cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor;
drug allergen;
EC 1.1.1.188 (prostaglandin-F synthase) inhibitor;
geroprotector;
non-narcotic analgesic;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug;
plant activator;
platelet aggregation inhibitor;
prostaglandin antagonist;
teratogenic agent
beta-naphthoflavonebeta-naphthoflavone : An extended flavonoid resulting from the formal fusion of a benzene ring with the f side of flavone.

beta-Naphthoflavone: A polyaromatic hydrocarbon inducer of P4501A1 and P4501A2 cytochromes. (Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 1994 Dec:207(3):302-308)
extended flavonoid;
naphtho-gamma-pyrone;
organic heterotricyclic compound
aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist
dapsonesubstituted aniline;
sulfone
anti-inflammatory drug;
antiinfective agent;
antimalarial;
leprostatic drug
hydralazinehydralazine : The 1-hydrazino derivative of phthalazine; a direct-acting vasodilator that is used as an antihypertensive agent.

Hydralazine: A direct-acting vasodilator that is used as an antihypertensive agent.
azaarene;
hydrazines;
ortho-fused heteroarene;
phthalazines
antihypertensive agent;
vasodilator agent
isoniazidHydra: A genus of freshwater polyps in the family Hydridae, order Hydroida, class HYDROZOA. They are of special interest because of their complex organization and because their adult organization corresponds roughly to the gastrula of higher animals.

hydrazide : Compounds derived from oxoacids RkE(=O)l(OH)m (l =/= 0) by replacing -OH by -NRNR2 (R groups are commonly H). (IUPAC).
carbohydrazideantitubercular agent;
drug allergen
beta-lapachonebeta-lapachone : A benzochromenone that is 3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[h]chromene-5,6-dione substituted by geminal methyl groups at position 2. Isolated from Tabebuia avellanedae, it exhibits antineoplastic and anti-inflammatory activities.

beta-lapachone: antineoplastic inhibitor of reverse transcriptase, DNA topoisomerase, and DNA polymerase
benzochromenone;
orthoquinones
anti-inflammatory agent;
antineoplastic agent;
plant metabolite
mefenamic acidmefenamic acid : An aminobenzoic acid that is anthranilic acid in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a 2,3-dimethylphenyl group. Although classed as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, its anti-inflammatory properties are considered to be minor. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including headaches, dental pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Mefenamic Acid: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase.
aminobenzoic acid;
secondary amino compound
analgesic;
antipyretic;
antirheumatic drug;
EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor;
environmental contaminant;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug;
xenobiotic
vitamin k 3Vitamin K 3: A synthetic naphthoquinone without the isoprenoid side chain and biological activity, but can be converted to active vitamin K2, menaquinone, after alkylation in vivo.1,4-naphthoquinones;
vitamin K
angiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 3.4.22.69 (SARS coronavirus main proteinase) inhibitor;
human urinary metabolite;
nutraceutical
metoclopramidemetoclopramide : A member of the class of benzamides resulting from the formal condensation of 4-amino-5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid with the primary amino group of N,N-diethylethane-1,2-diamine.

Metoclopramide: A dopamine D2 antagonist that is used as an antiemetic.
benzamides;
monochlorobenzenes;
substituted aniline;
tertiary amino compound
antiemetic;
dopaminergic antagonist;
environmental contaminant;
gastrointestinal drug;
xenobiotic
nimesulidenimesulide : An aromatic ether having phenyl and 2-methylsulfonamido-5-nitrophenyl as the two aryl groups.

nimesulide: structure
aromatic ether;
C-nitro compound;
sulfonamide
cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor;
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
o(6)-benzylguanineO(6)-benzylguanine: a suicide inhibitor of O(6)-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase activity
etironetiron: a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure
s-methylisothiopseudouroniumS-methylisothiopseudouronium: inhibits nitric oxide synthase; structure in first source
sulforaphanesulforaphane : An isothiocyanate having a 4-(methylsulfinyl)butyl group attached to the nitrogen.

sulforaphane: from Cardaria draba L.
isothiocyanate;
sulfoxide
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor;
plant metabolite
tryptophantryptophan : An alpha-amino acid that is alanine bearing an indol-3-yl substituent at position 3.

Tryptophan: An essential amino acid that is necessary for normal growth in infants and for NITROGEN balance in adults. It is a precursor of INDOLE ALKALOIDS in plants. It is a precursor of SEROTONIN (hence its use as an antidepressant and sleep aid). It can be a precursor to NIACIN, albeit inefficiently, in mammals.
erythrose 4-phosphate/phosphoenolpyruvate family amino acid;
L-alpha-amino acid;
L-alpha-amino acid zwitterion;
proteinogenic amino acid;
tryptophan;
tryptophan zwitterion
antidepressant;
Escherichia coli metabolite;
human metabolite;
micronutrient;
mouse metabolite;
nutraceutical;
plant metabolite;
Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
alpha-aminopyridinealpha-aminopyridine: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #485

aminopyridine : Compounds containing a pyridine skeleton substituted by one or more amine groups.
2-amino-3-methylpyridine2-amino-3-methylpyridine: structure in first source
2-aminothiazoline2-aminothiazoline: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in first source & in Negwer, 5th ed, #97

4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-2-amine : A 1,3-thiazole that is 4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazole substituted by an amino group at position 2.
1,3-thiazoles;
primary amino compound
4-aminobenzhydrazide4-aminobenzhydrazide: a Russian synthetic drug of acylhydrazide group; decreased uterus wt in rats; RN given refers to cpd with specified locants for amino group
ng-nitroarginine methyl esterNG-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester: A non-selective inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase. It has been used experimentally to induce hypertension.alpha-amino acid ester;
L-arginine derivative;
methyl ester;
N-nitro compound
EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor
paroxetineparoxetine : A benzodioxole that consists of piperidine bearing 1,3-benzodioxol-5-yloxy)methyl and 4-fluorophenyl substituents at positions 3 and 4 respectively; the (3S,4R)-diastereomer. Highly potent and selective 5-HT uptake inhibitor that binds with high affinity to the serotonin transporter (Ki = 0.05 nM). Ki values are 1.1, 350 and 1100 nM for inhibition of [3H]-5-HT, [3H]-l-NA and [3H]-DA uptake respectively. Displays minimal affinity for alpha1-, alpha2- or beta-adrenoceptors, 5-HT2A, 5-HT1A, D2 or H1 receptors at concentrations below 1000 nM, however displays weak affinity for muscarinic ACh receptors (Ki = 42 nM). Antidepressant and anxiolytic in vivo.

Paroxetine: A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is effective in the treatment of depression.
aromatic ether;
benzodioxoles;
organofluorine compound;
piperidines
antidepressant;
anxiolytic drug;
hepatotoxic agent;
P450 inhibitor;
serotonin uptake inhibitor
salicylhydroxamic acidhydroxamic acid;
phenols
antibacterial drug;
EC 1.11.2.2 (myeloperoxidase) inhibitor;
EC 3.5.1.5 (urease) inhibitor;
trypanocidal drug
1-aminoisoquinoline
s-methylthiocitrullineS-methyl-L-thiocitrulline : An L-arginine derivative in which the guanidino NH2 group of L-arginine is replaced by a methylsufanyl group.

S-methylthiocitrulline: a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor; structure in first source
imidothiocarbamic ester;
L-arginine derivative;
L-ornithine derivative;
non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid
EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor;
neuroprotective agent
n(g)-iminoethylornithineL-alpha-amino acid
formylmethionyl-leucyl-phenylalanine methyl esterpeptide
c 1303C 1303: DNa-binding drug; structure given indicates that the cpd should be the dimethylamino cpd, but it is named as the diethylamino cpd
omega-n-methylarginineN(omega)-methyl-L-arginine : A L-arginine derivative with a N(omega)-methyl substituent.

omega-N-Methylarginine: A competitive inhibitor of nitric oxide synthetase.
amino acid zwitterion;
arginine derivative;
guanidines;
L-arginine derivative;
non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid
ng-nitroarginine methyl esterN(gamma)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride : A hydrochloride obtained by combining N(gamma)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester with one equivalent of hydrochloric acid.hydrochlorideEC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor
5-fluorotryptamine5-fluorotryptamine: RN given refers to parent cpd
delta-n-methylarginineN(5)-methyl-L-arginine : A non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid that is L-arginine substituted by a methyl group at N(5)-position.guanidines;
L-arginine derivative;
non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid
sb 203580imidazoles;
monofluorobenzenes;
pyridines;
sulfoxide
EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor;
EC 2.7.11.24 (mitogen-activated protein kinase) inhibitor;
geroprotector;
Hsp90 inhibitor;
neuroprotective agent
2-amino-5,6-dihydro-4h-1,3-thiazine2-amino-5,6-dihydro-4H-1,3-thiazine: RN given refers to parent cpd
nsc 366140NSC 366140: a 9-methoxypyrazoloacridine; structure given in first source
2-guanidine-4-methylquinazoline2-guanidine-4-methylquinazoline: structure given in first source
nitroarginineN(gamma)-nitro-L-arginine : An L-arginine derivative that is L-arginine in which the terminal nitrogen of the guanidyl group is replaced by a nitro group.

Nitroarginine: An inhibitor of nitric oxide synthetase which has been shown to prevent glutamate toxicity. Nitroarginine has been experimentally tested for its ability to prevent ammonia toxicity and ammonia-induced alterations in brain energy and ammonia metabolites. (Neurochem Res 1995:200(4):451-6)
guanidines;
L-arginine derivative;
N-nitro compound;
non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid
arl 17477
propylthiouracil6-propyl-2-thiouracil : A pyrimidinethione consisting of uracil in which the 2-oxo group is substituted by a thio group and the hydrogen at position 6 is substituted by a propyl group.

Propylthiouracil: A thiourea antithyroid agent. Propythiouracil inhibits the synthesis of thyroxine and inhibits the peripheral conversion of throxine to tri-iodothyronine. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopeoia, 30th ed, p534)
pyrimidinethioneantidote to paracetamol poisoning;
antimetabolite;
antioxidant;
antithyroid drug;
carcinogenic agent;
EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor;
hormone antagonist
levosulpiride(S)-(-)-sulpiride : An optically active form of sulpiride having (S)-configuration. The active enantiomer of the racemic drug sulpiride. Selective D2-like dopamine antagonist (Ki values are ~ 0.015. ~ 0.013, 1, ~ 45 and ~ 77 muM at D2, D3, D4, D1 and D5 receptors respectively).sulpirideantidepressant;
antiemetic;
antipsychotic agent;
dopaminergic antagonist
2-(1-piperidinylmethyl)phenol2-(1-piperidinylmethyl)phenol: structure in first source
2-[[3-[(2-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-1,3-diazinan-1-yl]methyl]phenolaralkylamine
n(6)-(1-iminoethyl)lysineN(6)-acetimidoyl-L-lysine : An L-lysine derivative that is L-lysine in which one of the hydrogens attached to N(6) is substituted by an acetimidoyl groupL-lysine derivative;
non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid
5-methoxy-1,2-dimethyl-3-((4-nitrophenoxy)methyl)indole-4,7-dione5-methoxy-1,2-dimethyl-3-((4-nitrophenoxy)methyl)indole-4,7-dione: structure in first source
quercetin7-hydroxyflavonol;
pentahydroxyflavone
antibacterial agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
Aurora kinase inhibitor;
chelator;
EC 1.10.99.2 [ribosyldihydronicotinamide dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor;
geroprotector;
phytoestrogen;
plant metabolite;
protein kinase inhibitor;
radical scavenger
apigeninChamomile: Common name for several daisy-like plants (MATRICARIA; TRIPLEUROSPERMUM; ANTHEMIS; CHAMAEMELUM) native to Europe and Western Asia, now naturalized in the United States and Australia.trihydroxyflavoneantineoplastic agent;
metabolite
kaempferol7-hydroxyflavonol;
flavonols;
tetrahydroxyflavone
antibacterial agent;
geroprotector;
human blood serum metabolite;
human urinary metabolite;
human xenobiotic metabolite;
plant metabolite
4',7-dihydroxyflavone4',7-dihydroxyflavone : A dihydroxyflavone in which the two hydroxy substituents are located at positions 4' and 7.

4',7-dihydroxyflavone: inducer of nod gene
dihydroxyflavonemetabolite
(3r)-((2,3-dihydro-5-methyl-3-((4-morpholinyl)methyl)pyrrolo-(1,2,3-de)-1,4-benzoxazin-6-yl)(1-naphthalenyl))methanoneWIN 55212-2 : A organic heterotricyclic compound that is 5-methyl-3-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)-2,3-dihydro[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-hi]indole substituted at position 6 by a 1-naphthylcarbonyl group.morpholines;
naphthyl ketone;
organic heterotricyclic compound;
synthetic cannabinoid
analgesic;
apoptosis inhibitor;
neuroprotective agent
nifuroxazidenifuroxazide: structurebenzoic acids
bisantrene
4,3',5'-tri-o-methylpiceatannol
piericidin apiericidin A : A member of the class of monohydroxypyridines that acts as an irreversible mitochondrial Complex I inhibitor that strongly associates with ubiquinone binding sites in both mitochondrial and bacterial forms of NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase

piericidin A: pyridine-substituted fatty alcohol antibiotic; minor descriptor (75-85); on-line & Index Medicus search ANTIBIOTICS (75-85); RN given refers to (S-(R*,R*-(all-E)))-isomer
aromatic ether;
methylpyridines;
monohydroxypyridine;
secondary allylic alcohol
antimicrobial agent;
bacterial metabolite;
EC 1.6.5.3 [NADH:ubiquinone reductase (H(+)-translocating)] inhibitor;
mitochondrial respiratory-chain inhibitor
gw 274150
memoquinmemoquin: structure in first source
N-(3-cyanophenyl)-2'-methyl-5'-(5-methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)biphenyl-4-carboxamideN-(3-cyanophenyl)-2'-methyl-5'-(5-methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)biphenyl-4-carboxamide : A member of the class of biphenyls that is the amide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 2'-methyl-5'-(5-methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid with the amino group of 3-cyanoaniline.1,3,4-oxadiazoles;
benzamides;
biphenyls;
nitrile
EC 2.7.11.24 (mitogen-activated protein kinase) inhibitor
azd3241AZD3241: a myeloperoxidase inhibitor
glucopiericidin aglucopiericidin A: from Streptomyces pactum S48727 as co-metabolite of piericidin A(1); structure given in first source; glycoside antibiotic
dicumarolDicumarol: An oral anticoagulant that interferes with the metabolism of vitamin K. It is also used in biochemical experiments as an inhibitor of reductases.hydroxycoumarinanticoagulant;
EC 1.6.5.2 [NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor;
Hsp90 inhibitor;
vitamin K antagonist
ethyl biscoumacetateEthyl Biscoumacetate: A coumarin that is used as an anticoagulant. It has actions similar to those of WARFARIN. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p226)hydroxycoumarin
nsc 158393NSC 158393: structure given in first source
pf-062829992-(6-(5-chloro-2-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxo-2-thioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)acetamide: a myeloperoxidase inhibitor for treatment of cardiovascular diseases; structure in first source
phthivazide