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Peroxiredoxin 1 (Prx1) is a dual-function enzyme by possessing Cys-independent catalase-like activity.
The Biochemical journal - 4 Apr 2017
Sun Cen-Cen, Dong Wei-Ren, Shao Tong, Li Jiang-Yuan, Zhao Jing, Nie Li, Xiang Li-Xin, Zhu Guan, Shao Jian-Zhong
Abstract excerpt
Peroxiredoxin (Prx) was previously known as a Cys-dependent thioredoxin. However, we unexpectedly observed that Prx1 from the green spotted puffer fish Tetraodon nigroviridis (TnPrx1) was able to reduce H2O2 in a manner independent of Cys peroxidation and reductants. This study aimed to validate a novel function for Prx1, delineate the biochemical features and explore its antioxidant role in cells. We have...
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