FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as PRDX5_HUMAN, PRDX5, ACR1. Thiol-specific peroxidase that catalyzes the reduction of hydrogen peroxide and organic hydroperoxides to water and alcohols, respectively. Plays a role in cell protection against oxidative stress by detoxifying peroxides and as sensor of hydrogen peroxide-mediated signaling events. Monomer.

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uniprot
enzyme classification
PhosphoSitePlus

PRDX5

Peroxiredoxin-5, mitochondrial

PRDX5

Molecular Synopsis