hemocuprein

cy·to·cu·pre·in

(sī'tō-kū'prē-in), Former term for copper-containing proteins found in human erythrocytes and tissues. See: superoxide dismutase, ceruloplasmin. Synonym(s): cerebrocuprein, erythrocuprein, hemocuprein, hepatocuprein

hemocuprein

(1) Superoxide dismutase-1, EC 1.15.1.1
(2) A nonspecific term for any copper-binding protein (e.g.,ceruloplasmin; superoxide dismutase, see there).

hemocuprein

(hē″mō-kū′prē-ĭn) A blue copper-containing compound present in red blood cells.