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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Selenoproteins > Glutathione Peroxidase > Glutathione Peroxidase GPX1
... > Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Oxidoreductases > Peroxidases > Glutathione Peroxidase > Glutathione Peroxidase GPX1

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Glutathione Peroxidase GPX1  

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Entry terms

  • Glutathione Peroxidase 1
  • Glutathione Peroxidase, GPX1
  • GPX1 Glutathione Peroxidase

Scope note

  • One of the most abundant isoenzymes of the glutathione peroxidase family. Located in the cytosol and mitochondria, it catalyzes the reduction of HYDROGEN PEROXIDE to water, functioning to limit the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide and modulating processes that utilize hydrogen peroxide; and also the reduction of other organic hydroperoxides to their corresponding alcohols.

History note

  • 2023 (1999)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000094765

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