Disease Markers

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noun an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of a substrate by hydrogen peroxide

  • Peroxidase is an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of a particular substrate by hydrogen peroxide.
  • I heard that peroxidase is used in some beauty products to lighten hair.
  • Yo, did you know peroxidase is like the superhero enzyme that fights off harmful substances in our bodies?
  • In a way, peroxidase acts like a molecular detective, sniffing out and neutralizing harmful compounds.