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Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂)

hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is a reactive oxygen species that can act in signaling but can also contribute to oxidative damage when not controlled.

Overview

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Hydrogen peroxide is a reactive molecule. Cells use enzymes to keep its levels controlled; at the right levels it can also carry signals.

Quick Facts

AT A GLANCE
FormulaH₂O₂
RoleReactive oxygen species and signaling molecule

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ProteinGlutathione Peroxidase 1reduces
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Glutathione Peroxidase 1 · ProteinREDUCES →Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂) · Molecule

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂).

databaseGPX1 glutathione peroxidase 1 (Gene ID 2876)NCBI Gene reviewImpact of G6PD status on red cell storage and transfusion outcomesTransfusion Medicine Reviews · PMC6683872 databaseGlutathione peroxidase 1 (P07203)UniProtKB
Research Claims

Glutathione peroxidase can use GSH to reduce H₂O₂ to water.