Manganese Superoxide Dismutase: Structure, Function, and Implications in Human Disease

Manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) is a vital mitochondrial antioxidant enzyme that preserves cellular integrity by catalyzing the dismutation of superoxide radicals into hydrogen peroxide. Its central role in maintaining redox homeostasis has positioned it as a key target in biomedical research...

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Main Authors: Jovan Grujicic, Antiño R. Allen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/14/7/848
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Summary:Manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) is a vital mitochondrial antioxidant enzyme that preserves cellular integrity by catalyzing the dismutation of superoxide radicals into hydrogen peroxide. Its central role in maintaining redox homeostasis has positioned it as a key target in biomedical research. This review provides an in-depth examination of MnSOD’s structural and functional properties, regulatory mechanisms, and its involvement in the pathogenesis of various human diseases.
ISSN:2076-3921