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Superoxide dismutase (SOD) are essential enzymes that remove the superoxide (O2-) radical. Inhibition of such enzymes result in cell damage by free radicals and ultimately cell death. The high levels of O2- in certain cancers (such as leukaemia cells) provide an unusual mechanism for treatment by inhibiting SOD. (PDB reference - 1isa)