Chemical reaction SODs catalyze the disproportionation of superoxide: + → + In this way, is converted into two less damaging species.
ChemiCal rEaction sOds CataLyZE The DISpROpORtioNATiOn oF supeROxIDe: + → + in tHIs Way, is coNvErTed inTo Two lEss damagIng speciEs.