Inactivation of catecholamines by superoxide and septic shock – (09-18-00)



Inactivation of catecholamines by superoxide and septic shock

Superoxide is a free radical generated by inflammation and damage to the body, and is inactivated by superoxide dismutase (SOD). SOD is a very important antioxidant enzyme in the human body and is instrumental in quenching free radicals. This article suggests that SOD may be of value in septic shock from blood infections. It works by allowing our fight or flight hormones (i.e. adrenaline) to do it’s job. Incidently, SOD is found as a tableting base in many high quality vitamin supplements and zinc is very important for maintaining healthy SOD levels.

PNAS — Abstracts: Macarthur et al. 97 (17): 9753

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