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Elevated superoxide dismutase in black alcoholics

D C Del Villano, S I Miller, L P Schacter

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |February 29, 1980
    PubMed
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    Black alcoholics exhibit higher erythrocyte superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels compared to white alcoholics and non-alcoholics. These elevated SOD concentrations may offer protective effects against alcoholism

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Hematology
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Alcoholism is associated with oxidative stress.
    • Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is a key antioxidant enzyme.
    • Racial differences in biological markers for alcoholism are not well-established.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate erythrocyte superoxide dismutase (SOD) concentrations in different racial groups of alcoholics and non-alcoholics.
    • To determine if SOD levels correlate with clinical, historical, or demographic factors.
    • To explore the potential role of SOD as a biomarker for alcohol abuse.

    Main Methods:

    • Erythrocyte lysates were prepared from black and white alcoholics and non-alcoholics.
    • Superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity was measured.
    • Enzyme protein concentrations were quantified using radioimmunoassay.
    • Correlation analysis was performed with clinical, historical, and demographic data.

    Main Results:

    • Black alcoholics had significantly higher erythrocyte SOD concentrations than white alcoholics and non-alcoholics of both races.
    • Higher SOD protein levels correlated with increased enzyme activity.
    • Elevated SOD levels were not associated with other clinical, historical, or demographic variables.

    Conclusions:

    • Erythrocyte superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels are elevated in black alcoholics.
    • Increased SOD may play a protective role against alcohol-induced pathologies.
    • SOD could serve as a potential biological marker for alcohol abuse, particularly in specific demographic groups.

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