@everyone SOD1 (superoxide dismutase 1) is a gene involved in managing oxidative stress inside cells. Its role is to help neutralize free radicals produced during normal metabolism, movement, and muscle activity. In scoliosis, oxidative stress matters because the spine, muscles, and nervous system are under constant asymmetric load. When oxidative stress is higher and recovery capacity is lower, muscles may fatigue faster, tissues may recover more slowly, and inflammation can increase. Over time