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LMP008155

UniProt Annotations

Entry Information
Gene NameProtein CTL-2
Protein EntryCATA1_CAEEL
UniProt IDQ27487
SpeciesC. elegans
Comments
Comment typeDescription
Catalytic Activity2 H(2)O(2) = O(2) + 2 H(2)O. {ECO:0000255|PROSITE-ProRule:PRU10013}.
CofactorName=heme; Xref=ChEBI:CHEBI:30413;
Developmental StageConstant throughout early development and declines as adults age. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:10335847}.
FunctionOccurs in almost all aerobically respiring organisms and serves to protect cells from the toxic effects of hydrogen peroxide.
SimilarityBelongs to the catalase family. {ECO:0000305}.
Subcellular LocationPeroxisome {ECO:0000269|PubMed:10335847}.