FEATURES

FAMILY

class-I pyridine nucleotide-disulfide oxidoreductase family

DESCRIPTION

Also known as TRXR1_DROME, Trxr-1, GR. Thioredoxin system is a major player in glutathione metabolism, due to the demonstrated absence of a glutathione reductase. Functionally interacts with the Sod/Cat reactive oxidation species (ROS) defense system and thereby has a role in preadult development and life span. Lack of a glutathione reductase suggests antioxidant defense in Drosophila, and probably in related insects, differs fundamentally from that in other organisms. Homodimer.

EXTERNAL LINKS

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enzyme classification

Trxr-1

Thioredoxin reductase 1, mitochondrial

Trxr-1

Molecular Synopsis