| Gene Symbol | catB |
|---|---|
| Entrez Gene | 8617104 |
| Alt Symbol | DDBDRAFT_0191496, DDBDRAFT_0216675, DDB_0191496, DDB_0216675 |
| Species | Dictyostelium discoideum |
| Gene Type | protein-coding |
| Description | hypothetical protein |
| Other Description | - |
| Swissprots | Q55DH8 Q9U6L8 Q6TWC1 |
| Accessions | EAL71903 XM_641061 XP_646153 |
| Function | Occurs in almost all aerobically respiring organisms and serves to protect cells from the toxic effects of hydrogen peroxide. Its accumulation in prespore cells affords the spores protection from oxidation during prolonged dormancy. Required for normal developmental timing, possibly through a regulatory role in differentiation and morphogenesis. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:12788229}. |
| Subcellular Location | Cytoplasm {ECO:0000269|PubMed:11004503}. |
| Top Pathways | Peroxisome, Tryptophan metabolism, Glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism |