title: [Medical aspects of superoxide dismutases].
abstract: The role of superoxide radicals and of superoxide dismutases in inflammation is described. Encapsulation of the enzyme in liposomes leads to an increased organ specificity on injection into animals. Preliminary results of medical application are presented.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000201:enzymology; D001692:Biological Transport; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000201:enzymology; D008081:Liposomes / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D011817:Rabbits; D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents; D051381:Rats; D013482:Superoxide Dismutase / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014018:Tissue Distribution
chemical_list: D008081:Liposomes; D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents; D013482:Superoxide Dismutase
vernacular_title: Aspects médicaux des superoxyde dismutases.