noun
definition
Any of a class of enzymes that act on substrates such as hydrogen peroxide and organic hydroperoxides such as lipid peroxides.
Examples of peroxidase in a Sentence
In addition to non-enzymatic scavenging, ascorbate also detoxifies H 2 O 2 through the enzymatic reaction of ascorbate peroxidase (APX ).
This dosage induces optimum levels of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase in the lungs.
There is a third natural antioxidant enzyme called, glutathione peroxidase which also reduces hydrogen peroxide to water.
The activity of an enzyme (glutathione peroxidase) in platelets (small blood cells essential in blood clotting) may be evaluated to assess selenium status.
Plus the glutathione peroxidase may also protect against damage caused by ultraviolet light which can help to prevent sunburn and sun damage.
Our bodies need selenium to create glutathione peroxidase which is used as an antioxidant and promotes a healthy immune system.