Cat No.
NATE-0105
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 (Bovine)
Alias
Catalase; CAT
Source
Bovine Liver
Species
Bovine
Form
A partially purified, lyophilized powder.
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 1.11.1.6
Bio-activity
Type 1 (Suspension) > 20,000 units per mg; Type 2 (Filtered) > 40,000 units per mg; Type 3 (Lyophilized) > 3,000 units per mg
CAS No.
9001-05-2
Unit Definition
One Unit decomposes one micromole of hydrogen peroxide per minute at 25°C, pH 7.0.
Synonyms
EC 1.11.1.6; Catalase; catalase; equilase; caperase; optidase; catalase-peroxidase; CAT; H2O2:H2O2 oxidoreductase; 9001-05-2
