peroxidase (Meaning)

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peroxidase (n)

any of a group of enzymes (occurring especially in plant cells) that catalyze the oxidation of a compound by a peroxide

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Peroxidase enzymes catalyze the transfer of electrons from hydrogen peroxide to various substrates.
Horseradish peroxidase is a commonly used enzyme in immunoassays due to its high specificity and sensitivity.
Peroxidases protect cells from oxidative damage by detoxifying hydrogen peroxide.
Catalase, a peroxidase enzyme, decomposes hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.
Peroxidases are found in plants, animals, and microorganisms, playing a role in various physiological processes.
The presence of peroxidase activity in plant tissues can indicate tissue damage or disease.
Peroxidase can enhance the color development in certain histological stains, such as DAB.
The inhibition of peroxidase activity can affect the sensitivity of immunohistochemical staining.
Peroxidase-labeled antibodies are widely employed in immunohistochemistry to visualize specific antigens.
Peroxidase enzymes are involved in the synthesis of lignin, a structural component in plants.

any of a group of enzymes (occurring especially in plant cells) that catalyze the oxidation of a compound by a peroxide

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Peroxidase enzymes catalyze the transfer of electrons from hydrogen peroxide to various substrates.

Horseradish peroxidase is a commonly used enzyme in immunoassays due to its high specificity and sensitivity.

Peroxidases protect cells from oxidative damage by detoxifying hydrogen peroxide.

Catalase, a peroxidase enzyme, decomposes hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.