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Glutathione Peroxidase 1

GPX1 · cytosolic glutathione peroxidase

GPX1 uses reduced glutathione to reduce hydrogen peroxide and other peroxides.

UNIPROT IDENTIFIERP07203View source record ↗

Overview

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GPX1 is an that uses glutathione to help convert hydrogen peroxide into water.

Quick Facts

AT A GLANCE
Encoded byGPX1
OrganismHomo sapiens
Catalytic residueSelenocysteine

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GeneGPX1encodesMoleculeReduced Glutathione (GSH)usesMoleculeHydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂)reduces
All 3 Structured Connections
GPX1 · GeneENCODES →Glutathione Peroxidase 1 · Protein
Glutathione Peroxidase 1 · ProteinUSES →Reduced Glutathione (GSH) · Molecule
Glutathione Peroxidase 1 · ProteinREDUCES →Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂) · Molecule

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about Glutathione Peroxidase 1.

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

GPX1 uses glutathione to reduce hydrogen peroxide and is a cytosolic selenoprotein.