Epididymal secretory glutathione peroxidase
Function
Protects cells and enzymes from oxidative damage, by catalyzing the reduction of hydrogen peroxide, lipid peroxides and organic hydroperoxide, by glutathione. May constitute a glutathione peroxidase-like protective system against peroxide damage in sperm membrane lipids.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the glutathione peroxidase family.
Tissue Specificity
Epididymis.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
Alternative names
Epididymal secretory glutathione peroxidase, Epididymis-specific glutathione peroxidase-like protein, Glutathione peroxidase 5, EGLP, GPx-5, GSHPx-5, GPX5