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Science 29 February 1980:
Vol. 207. no. 4434, pp. 991 - 993
DOI: 10.1126/science.7352301
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Science, Vol 207, Issue 4434, 991-993
Copyright © 1980 by American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Elevated superoxide dismutase in black alcoholics

DC Del Villano, SI Miller, LP Schacter, and JA Tischfield

Superoxide dismutase concentrations in lysates of erythrocytes from black alcoholics were higher than those of white alcoholics and of nonalcoholics of both races. Higher concentrations of enzyme protein, as determined by competition radioimmunoassay, correspond to proportionately higher enzyme activity. Elevated superoxide dismutase levels were not related to any other clinical, historical, or demographic variables. Increased superoxide dismutase levels may delay or prevent some of the pathological sequelae of alcoholism and may be a useful biological marker for alcohol abuse.


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