Complex chemistry and biology of redox-active compounds, commonly known as SOD mimics, affect their therapeutic effects

Antioxid Redox Signal. 2014 May 20;20(15):2323-5. doi: 10.1089/ars.2014.5921.

Abstract

This Editorial has the intention to stress the complex chemistry and biology of redox-active compounds, regarded as SOD mimics. It further aims to caution the researchers of the importance of being up-to-date with the present knowledge on such compounds and their cellular redox biology when coming up with their conclusions, based on the particular species involved in their studies.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Introductory Journal Article

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Molecular Mimicry*
  • Oxidation-Reduction* / drug effects
  • Signal Transduction / drug effects
  • Superoxide Dismutase / metabolism*
  • Superoxide Dismutase / pharmacology
  • Superoxide Dismutase / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Superoxide Dismutase