Significance of Cu/Zn-Superoxide Dismutase Levels in Hemodialysis Patients: A Mini Review
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Cu/Zn-superoxide dismutase (Cu/Zn-SOD) is an enzyme that is ubiquitously present in the cytoplasm and causes dismutation of superoxide radicals, therefore Cu/Zn-SOD is primarily used as an antioxidant marker. Levels of Cu/Zn-SOD are higher in the serum of hemodialysis patients than in serum of healthy volunteers. The increase of serum Cu/Zn-SOD levels is related to the decrease of kidney function with aging and arteriosclerosis in hemodialysis patients. Moreover, infection, vascular puncture, and hemostasis may be related to the increase in serum Cu/Zn-SOD levels. As it is associated with numerous factors in hemodialysis patients, Cu/Zn-SOD may serve as a complex marker for arteriosclerosis, vascular, and inflammatory conditions. It is important to investigate various agents that decrease serum Cu/Zn-SOD levels to improve the life-span of hemodialysis patients.
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