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Nickel Superoxide Dismutase (NiSOD) is the newest member in a class of enzymes that protects organisms from superoxide, a harmful free radical byproduct of aerobic metabolism. NiSOD reacts with two molecules of superoxide, to form O<sub></sub>2 | Nickel Superoxide Dismutase (NiSOD) is the newest member in a class of enzymes that protects organisms from superoxide, a harmful free radical byproduct of aerobic metabolism. NiSOD reacts with two molecules of superoxide, to form O<sub>2</sub> and H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> with rates occurring at or near the diffusion limit.[4] | ||