Catalase and peroxidase activity of porphyrins

Askarov, K.A.; Tsoĭ, G.G.; Onishchenko, V.A.; Simonova, L.I.; Kavaz-Ogly, A.A.

Biokhimiia 49(5): 754-757

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0320-9725
PMID: 6743704
Document Number: 229347
Using spectroscopic photometry, the catalase-like and peroxidase-like activities of some metal complexes of hematoporphyrins and tetraphenylporphyrins were detected. The rate constant for hydrogen peroxide degradation by porphyrins was determined. The possible mechanism of catalysis is discussed.

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