Acatalasia

Acatalasia
Other namesAcatalasemia, or Takahara's disease: 809 
Basic structure of a peroxisome
SpecialtyEndocrinology 

Acatalasia is an autosomal recessive peroxisomal disorder caused by absent or very low levels of the enzyme catalase. 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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