| Acatalasia | |
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| Other names | Acatalasemia, or Takahara's disease[1]: 809 |
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| Basic structure of a peroxisome | |
| Specialty | Endocrinology  |
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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- ^ "Acatalasemia". Genetics Home Reference. US National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 7 November 2017.