anticatalase

/ˌæntiˈkatəleɪz, -ˈkæt-/

Definitions

1. noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen, often used in the context of cellular defense mechanisms.

“The presence of an anticatalase enzyme helped the cell to neutralize the oxidative stress caused by the high concentration of hydrogen peroxide.”

Synonyms

  • anti-catalytic enzyme
  • catalase inhibitor

Antonyms

  • catalase activator
  • pro-catalase