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Glutathione Peroxidase 3/GPx-3

Function

Protects cells and enzymes from oxidative damage, by catalyzing the reduction of hydrogen peroxide, lipid peroxides and organic hydroperoxide, by glutathione.

Post-translational modifications

The N-terminus is blocked.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the glutathione peroxidase family.

Tissue specificity

Secreted in plasma.

Cellular localization

  • Secreted

Alternative names

GPXP, GPX3, Glutathione peroxidase 3, GPx-3, GSHPx-3, Extracellular glutathione peroxidase, Plasma glutathione peroxidase, GPx-P, GSHPx-P

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Metabolism

Molecular weight

25552Da