Native Human Catalase

• 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.

• Activity:

  50,000 units per mg protein

• Storage Conditions:

  −20°C

• CAS Number:

  2593710