Catalase

Word CATALASE
Character 8
Hyphenation catalase
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Definitions and meanings of "Catalase"

What do we mean by catalase?

An enzyme found in the blood and in most living cells that catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. noun

An oxidation-ferment which decomposes hydrogen peroxid catalytically with the liberation of oxygen. noun

An enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; it decomposes hydrogen peroxide into hydrogen and water. noun

An enzyme found in the liver that catalyses the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen. noun

Enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; decomposes hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water noun

An enzyme found in the liver that catalyses the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen.

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The word "catalase" in example sentences

One reason for their discontent may be found in the results of another recent study, which named an enzyme called catalase as a primary culprit for causing graying hair. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Initially, hydrogen peroxide is produced in trace amounts because another enzyme called catalase (an enzyme that helps to break down hydrogen peroxide into harmless water and oxygen) is present.

CP12 acts as a specific chaperone, since it does not protect other proteins, such as catalase, alcohol dehydrogenase, or lysozyme. ❋ J. Erales (2009)

Normally, an enzyme called catalase breaks hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen, but as the hair follicles aged, that enzyme decreased. ❋ Ewillett (2009)

Ovariectomized animals show increased bone resorption, which is prevented by the administration of either estrogen or catalase. ❋ M.D. Nicholas Perricone (2010)

Green Magma also contains the antioxidants alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E succinate, superoxide dismutase SOD, catalase, and chlorophyll. ❋ M.D. Nicholas Perricone (2010)

High amounts of malic, citric, tartaric, oxalic and other organic acids combined with the enzymes catalase and peroxidase give honey its renowned antibacterial properties. ❋ Dr. Reese Halter (2010)

The barley grass in Green Magma has been shown to contain a high level of antioxidants, including catalase and carotenoids, along with many other nutrients to help the body increase in overall antioxidant status, and therefore may be useful in supporting normal bone mass during menopause and beyond. ❋ M.D. Nicholas Perricone (2010)

Thus, catalase prevents ovariectomy-induced bone loss. ❋ M.D. Nicholas Perricone (2010)

What it does is increase the production of two enzymes, SOD (superoxide dismutase) and CAT (catalase), which play a major role in neutralizing cell damage. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This problem is further complicated because the critical antioxidant enzymes we make called superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase, which helps the body use glutathione to protect you are dependent on essential dietary nutrients to help them work well. ❋ M.D. Mark Hyman (2009)

The body has a number of compounds designed to very efficiently eliminate free radicals, these are home-grown antioxidants continually produced by the cells for those of you who work the Scientific American crossword puzzle, the big three natural antioxidants are glutathione reductase, superoxide dismutase, and catalase. ❋ Woodson Merrell (2008)

I have a paper that shows increased levels of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase in cold water swimmers compared to controls. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The “catalase and antioxidant hypothesis” states that we are routinely deficient in catalase and antioxidants. ❋ JOHN LUST (2003)

However, in animals, when both SOD and catalase are increased, maximum life span is significantly increased, according to a 1994 literature review by Warner. ❋ Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier (2000)

An important part of von Euler-Chelpin's work was done in collaboration with K. Josephson on the enzymes saccharase and catalase. ❋ Unknown (1966)

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