Cat No.
NATE-0109
Description
Catalase activates the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, a reactive oxygen species, into water and oxygen. It functions as a natural antioxidant, protecting cells against oxidative damage to proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. Catalase has also been used to study the role reactive oxygen species play in gene expression and apoptosis.
Abbr
CAT, Native (Micrococcus lysodeikticus)
Alias
Catalase; CAT
Species
Micrococcus lysodeikticus
Form
solution.
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 1.11.1.6
CAS No.
9001-05-2
Molecular Mass
Mr ~230 kDa
Unit Definition
1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which decomposes 1 μmol H2O2 per minute at pH 7.0 and 25°C
Synonyms
EC 1.11.1.6; Catalase; catalase; equilase; caperase; optidase; catalase-peroxidase; CAT; H2O2:H2O2 oxidoreductase; 9001-05-2
