SOD2

Universal Cellular Machinery · Redox Homeostasis & Oxidative Stress Defense

How is SOD2 different from the other superoxide-dismutase gene?

SOD2 makes a manganese-dependent enzyme located in mitochondria. It processes superoxide generated during energy production, whereas related enzymes operate in different cellular settings.

Common Gene Name: superoxide dismutase 2
NCBI Gene ID: 6648
Chromosome: 6

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 6648

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No additional curated records were matched in this dataset. This does not mean that no evidence exists.

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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