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This gene encodes a member of the superoxide dismutase (SOD) protein family. SODs are antioxidant enzymes that catalyze the dismutation of two superoxide radicals into hydrogen peroxide and oxygen. The product of this gene is thought to protect the brain, lungs, and other tissues from oxidative stress. The protein is secreted into the extracellular space and forms a glycosylated homotetramer that is anchored to the extracellular matrix (ECM) and cell surfaces through an interaction with heparan sulfate proteoglycan and collagen. A fraction of the protein is cleaved near the C-terminus before secretion to generate circulating tetramers that do not interact with the ECM. EC-SOD and iNOS mRNA and protein were expressed in smooth muscle cells and macrophages in early and advanced lesions (Luoma et al., 1998).
Gene Name: | superoxide dismutase 3, extracellular |
Synonyms: | SOD3, EC-SOD |
Target Sequences: | NM_003102 NP_003093.2 P08294 |
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