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LMP012845

UniProt Annotations

Entry Information
Gene Nameglutathione peroxidase 5
Protein EntryGPX5_RAT
UniProt IDP30710
SpeciesRat
Comments
Comment typeDescription
Catalytic Activity2 glutathione + H(2)O(2) = glutathione disulfide + 2 H(2)O.
FunctionProtects 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.
SimilarityBelongs to the glutathione peroxidase family
Subcellular LocationSecreted.
Tissue SpecificityEpididymis.