Identification of novel superoxide dismutase isoenzymes in the olive (Olea europaea L.) pollen

Abstract Background Among antioxidant enzymes, the superoxide dismutase (SOD) family is a major actor in catalysing the disproportionation of superoxide. Apart from its role as antioxidant, these enzymes have a role in cell signalling, and Cu,Zn-SOD proteins are also major pollen allergens. In order...

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Main Authors: Adoración Zafra, Antonio Jesús Castro, Juan de Dios Alché
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12870-018-1328-z