What is another word for superoxide anion?
Pronunciation: [sˌuːpəɹˈɒksa͡ɪd ˈana͡ɪən] (IPA) 
Superoxide anion is a term used in chemistry and biochemistry to refer to a negatively charged free radical with the molecular formula O2-. It is a reactive oxygen species produced during various physiological and pathological processes in the body. Synonyms for superoxide anion include superoxide radical, monovalent anion of oxygen, and reactive oxygen species. Other related terms include hydrogen peroxide, which is a product of superoxide dismutation, and superoxide dismutase, which is an antioxidant enzyme that catalyzes the dismutation of superoxide into oxygen and hydrogen peroxide. The identification and regulation of superoxide anion and other reactive oxygen species is significant in understanding oxidative stress and related diseases.
