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Acatalasia
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Acatalasia is an autosomal recessive peroxisomal disorder caused by absent or very low levels of the enzyme catalase.[2] Catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide in cells into water and oxygen. Low levels of catalase can cause hydrogen peroxide to build up, causing damage to cells.
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Acatalasia | |
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Other names | Acatalasemia, or Takahara's disease[1]:ā809ā |
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Basic structure of a peroxisome | |
Specialty | Endocrinology ![]() |
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