Abstract
PEROXISOMES are cytoplasmic organelles which occur in liver and kidney cells of higher animals and in lower forms of life. They have a unique enzyme composition and function in the oxidation of specific substrates by oxidases1. Catalase (hydrogen peroxide: hydrogen peroxide oxidoreductase E.C. 1.11.1.6) is an essential component of this oxidizing system which facilitates the catalytic or peroxidatic destruction of hydrogen peroxide. Large granular catalase activity serves as a marker for the organelle and has been used here to describe the ontogeny of peroxisomes in mouse liver. The results indicate that bursts of peroxisomal synthesis occur during the development of the mouse liver, particularly in the early postnatal stages and during maturation.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
