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an enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; it decomposes hydrogen peroxide into hydrogen and water.
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Peroxisomal enzyme that catalyzes the reduction of H2O2 to H2O.
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works with SOD to reduce free radical production
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An enzyme in living cells that aids the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide to oxygen and water.
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An antioxidant enzyme that acts on hydrogen peroxide, a free radical, reducing it to water and oxygen.
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Glutathione perioxidase, superoxide dismutase, and catalase are the primary three enzymes produced in the body as an antioxidant defense. Catalase is a specific for protection against tumors.
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an enzyme which catalyzes the breakdown of hygrogen peroxide in the body. Catalase is found in all organisms which require oxygen or can survive in its presence.
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an enzyme that helps neutralize free radicals.
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a protein that catalyzes (influences the rate of) the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen.
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As A Treatment"...Catalase catalyses conversion of Hydrogen Peroxide, a powerful and potentially harmful oxidizing agent, to water and molecular oxygen (metabolic products which the body can use..."
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Catalase (human erythrocyte catalase: , ) is a common enzyme found in living organisms.
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