catalase /cat·a·lase/ (kat´ah-lās) a hemoprotein enzyme that catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen, protecting cells. It is found in almost all animal cells except certain anaerobic bacteria; genetic deficiency of the enzyme results in acatalasia.catalat´ic
catalase
catalase (kaˑ·t
·las),
cat·a·lase (k t l- s , -z)n. An enzyme found in most living cells that catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen. |
catalase
[kat′əlās]
Etymology: Gk, katalein, to dissolve
a heme enzyme, found in almost all biologic cells, that catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen.
catalase (kaˑ·t
·las),n an enzyme that breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.
catalase
a heme-containing enzyme that specifically catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide and is found in almost all cells except certain anaerobic bacteria. The reaction can be used as a test in the identification of bacteria.
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