C3556

Catalase from human erythrocytes

≥90% (SDS-PAGE), buffered aqueous solution, ≥30,000 units/mg protein

• Synonym(s): H₂O₂:H₂O₂ oxidoreductase
• CAS Number: 9001-05-2
• Enzyme Commission number: 1.11.1.6 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
• EC Number: 232-577-1
• MDL number: MFCD00081483
• NACRES: NA.54

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• assay: ≥90% (SDS-PAGE)
• form: buffered aqueous solution
• specific activity: ≥30,000 units/mg protein
• mol wt: tetramer ~250 kDa
• concentration: ≤10 mg/mL
• UniProt accession no.: P04040
• shipped in: wet ice
• storage temp.: −20°C
• Gene Information: human ... CAT(847)

Description

Biochem/physiol Actions

Each subunit of the tetramer contains iron bound to a protoheme IX group. The enzyme also strongly binds NADP, which is in close proximity to the heme group. Catalase activity is constant over the pH range of 4.0-8.5. The pI is found to be 5.4. Optimum pH for catalytic activity is 7.0. The enzyme activity is inhibited by 3-amino-1-H-1,2,4 triazole, cyanide, azide, hydroxylamine, cyanogen bromide, 2-mercaptoethanol, dithiothreitol, dianisidine, and nitrate. Incubation of catalase with ascorbate or ascorbate/Cu2+ results in degradation of the catalase molecule.

Catalase activates the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, a reactive oxygen species, into water and oxygen. It functions as a natural antioxidant, protecting cells against oxidative damage to proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. Catalase has also been used to study the role reactive oxygen species play in gene expression and apoptosis.

Unit Definition

One unit will decompose 1.0 μmole of H₂O₂ per min at pH 7.0 at 25 °C, while the H₂O₂ conc. falls from 10.3 to 9.2 mM, measured by the rate of decrease of A₂₄₀.

Physical form

Solution in 50 mM Tris, pH 8.0

Analysis Note

Protein determined by biuret

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H334
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P284 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Resp. Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves