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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for peroxide
  1. DUOX2 gene 
    ... oxidase 2 helps generate a chemical called hydrogen peroxide. In the thyroid, hydrogen peroxide is required for one of the final steps ... limit the enzyme's ability to generate hydrogen peroxide. Without sufficient hydrogen peroxide, thyroid hormone production is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/duox2 - Genetics
  2. Acatalasemia 
    ... making the enzyme catalase, which breaks down hydrogen peroxide molecules into oxygen and water. Hydrogen peroxide is produced through chemical reactions within cells. At ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/acatalasemia - Genetics
  3. CAT gene 
    ... throughout the body, where it breaks down hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) molecules into oxygen (O2) and water (H2O). Hydrogen peroxide is produced through chemical reactions within cells. At ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/cat - Genetics
  4. PRDX1 gene 
    ... species (ROS).The PRDX1 protein breaks down hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is produced through chemical reactions within cells. At ... and survival. By regulating the amount of hydrogen peroxide in cells, the PRDX1 protein appears to help ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/prdx1 - Genetics
  5. NCF4 gene 
    ... used to generate several other compounds, including hydrogen peroxide (a strong disinfectant) and hypochlorous acid (the active ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/ncf4 - Genetics
  6. CYBB gene 
    ... used to generate several other compounds, including hydrogen peroxide (a strong disinfectant) and hypochlorous acid (the active ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/cybb - Genetics
  7. NCF2 gene 
    ... used to generate several other compounds, including hydrogen peroxide (a strong disinfectant) and hypochlorous acid (the active ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/ncf2 - Genetics
  8. NCF1 gene 
    ... used to generate several other compounds, including hydrogen peroxide (a strong disinfectant) and hypochlorous acid (the active ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/ncf1 - Genetics
  9. CYBA gene 
    ... used to generate several other compounds, including hydrogen peroxide (a strong disinfectant) and hypochlorous acid (the active ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/cyba - Genetics