Abstract
The hemoproteins catalase and peroxidase, after heat treatment which decreased their enzyme activities, became more efficient as heme catalysts of linoleic acid oxidation. These effects might be of importance for preservation and storage of food.
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Eriksson, C.E., Olsson, P.A. & Svensson, S.G. Oxidation of fatty acids by heat treated hemoproteins. Lipids 5, 365–366 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02531471
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