Superoxide dismutase

Superoxide dismutase (CAS 9054-89-1), commonly abbreviated as SOD, is an enzyme that catalyzes the dismutation of superoxide radicals into oxygen and hydrogen peroxide.

Where is Superoxide dismutase used?

• Cosmetics and personal care: anti-aging creams and serums protecting skin cells from oxidative stress-driven degradation
• Food and nutraceuticals: functional ingredient in dietary supplements for cellular antioxidant support
• Pharmaceutical and biotech: active component in topical drug products
• Research: reagent for oxidative stress assays
• In food processing it is evaluated for extending shelf life where lipid oxidation limits stability.

Good to know: Sourcing origin varies between bovine, human recombinant, and plant-derived sources like melon; each source carries different regulatory and labeling implications for buyers.

Commercial specifications

• Activity expressed in units per milligram
• Food-grade and cosmetic-grade material
• Research-grade preparations with defined specific activity