noun
- An enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide and other peroxides, found in plant and animal cells.
Usage: biochemistry; technical
Examples
- Peroxidase is an important enzyme that helps cells neutralize harmful hydrogen peroxide.
- The laboratory used horseradish peroxidase as a marker in the immunoassay.
- Plants produce peroxidase to protect themselves from oxidative stress.
- Peroxidase activity can be measured by observing color changes in certain chemical reactions.
- The enzyme peroxidase is commonly used in medical diagnostic tests.