SOD1
Function
Destroys radicals which are normally produced within the cells and which are toxic to biological systems.
Post-translational modifications
Palmitoylation helps nuclear targeting and decreases catalytic activity.
Succinylation, adjacent to copper catalytic site, probably inhibits activity. Desuccinylation by SIRT5 enhances activity.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the Cu-Zn superoxide dismutase family.
Cellular localization
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleus
Alternative names
Superoxide dismutase [Cu-Zn], SOD1