Abstract
The activity of the enzyme superoxide dismutase, scavenger of the superoxide anion (O 2 dot - ), was assayed in the normal dental pulp of man, dog, rabbit and pig. Very low levels of Cu-Zn-containing superoxide dismutase found in the pulpal tissue investigated support the hypothesis of a relationship between the reactivity of the dental pulp to inflammatory processes and a low protection against oxy-radicals.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 319-321 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Dentistry |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1991 |
Keywords
- Enzymes
- Inflammation
- Pulp
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dentistry(all)