Abstract

Catalytic effects of BSA and BSA-Cu(II) complexes on dismutation of superoxide radicals and the effect of Cu(II) addition to BSA on its reactivity towards the hydrated electrons were studied by pulse radiolysis. No catalytic activity was found for BSA. The catalytic activity of BSA-Cu(II) (1:1) complex is low, comparable to that of native ceruloplasmin. Addition of Cu(II) to BSA increases its reactivity towards the hydrated electrons.

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