Catalase Polyclonal Antibody Sizes: 50μL, 100μL Catalogue Numbers: RA22759-50, RA22759-100 Citations, Manuals and MSDS Available upon request. Background: catalase (CAT) Homo sapiens This gene encodes catalase, a key antioxidant enzyme in the bodies defense against oxidative stress. Catalase is a heme enzyme that is present in the peroxisome of nearly all aerobic cells. Catalase converts the reactive oxygen species hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen and thereby mitigates the toxic effects of hydrogen peroxide. Oxidative stress is hypothesized to play a role in the development of many chronic or late-onset diseases such as diabetes, asthma, Alzheimer's disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancers. Polymorphisms in this gene have been associated with decreases in catalase activity but, to date, acatalasemia is the only disease known to be caused by this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009], Condition: Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide. Storage Instructions: -20°C/1 year Recommended dilutions: Immunohistochemistry: 1/100 - 1/300. ELISA: 1/20000. Not yet tested in other applications. Alternative Names: CAT; Catalase Applications: WB; IHC-p; IF (paraffin section) ; ELISA Species Cross-Reactivity: Human; Mouse; Rat GeneID (Human): 847 SWISS: P04040 Source: Rabbit Research Use Only