[Activity of Zn-, Cu-containing superoxide dismutase in the brain tissue of rats with fetal alcohol syndrome].

Zn(2+)-, Cu2+ superoxide dismutase activity was estimated in the brain of 14- and 30-day-old antenatally alcoholized rat offsprings. The enzyme activity in 14-day-old experimental offsprings. The enzyme activity in 14-day-old experimental offsprings was significantly decreased in the brain cortex, hippocampus and brain stem by 27.1; 31.1 and 33.4% respectively as compared with control animals. The results are discussed from the point of view of the activation of free radical processes in the brain of alcoholized offsprings.