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peroxidase

/puh-rok-si-deys, -deyz/US // pəˈrɒk sɪˌdeɪs, -ˌdeɪz //UK // (pəˈrɒksɪˌdeɪs, -ˌdeɪz) //

过氧化物酶,过氧化酶,过氧化氢酶,过氧化剂

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Biochemistry.

    • : any of a class of oxidoreductase enzymes that catalyze the oxidation of a compound by the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide or an organic peroxide.

Examples

  • This peroxidase was found in the skins of black agouti, chocolate and blue rabbits, but not in yellow or orange rabbits.

  • Esculin will not luminesce with peroxidase and H2O2, but pyrogallol or gallic acid will.

  • The plant extract loses the power to cause such luminescence on boiling and the peroxidase will not dialyze.