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glutathione peroxidase
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | glutathione peroxidase - an enzyme in the body that is a powerful scavenger of free radicalsantioxidant - substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxidesperoxidase - any of a group of enzymes (occurring especially in plant cells) that catalyze the oxidation of a compound by a peroxide |
EncyclopediaSeeglutathioneglutathione peroxidase
glu·ta·thi·one per·ox·i·dase [MIM*138320] an enzyme that catalyzes the reaction of two glutathiones with H2O2, forming glutathione disulfide and two water molecules; a crucial enzyme in hydrogen peroxide detoxification.glutathione peroxidaseAn antioxidant enzyme found in many mammalian cells, including red blood cells. Deficiencies of the enzyme have been linked to an increased risk of acute coronary syndrome. See GPX
See GPXglutathione peroxidase
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