CAT
Universal Cellular Machinery · Redox Homeostasis & Oxidative Stress Defense
How do cells get rid of hydrogen peroxide they produce?
CAT encodes catalase, an enzyme that converts hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. This helps prevent excessive peroxide from damaging cellular components.
- Common Gene Name
- catalase
- NCBI Gene ID
- 847
- Chromosome
- 11
Clinical Evidence Status
Disease evidence limited or conflicting
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (2 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| acatalasia | ClinGen gene-disease validity | Moderate | Autosomal recessive | View source 2025-02-07 |
| Acatalasemia | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2014-09 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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