Chemicals and Drugs

Glutathione Peroxidase GPX1

One of the most abundant isoenzymes of the glutathione peroxidase family. Located in the cytosol and mitochondria, it catalyzes the reduction of HYDROGEN PEROXIDE to water, functioning to limit the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide and modulating processes that utilize hydrogen peroxide; and also the reduction of other organic hydroperoxides to their corresponding alcohols.

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One of the most abundant isoenzymes of the glutathione peroxidase family. Located in the cytosol and mitochondria, it catalyzes the reduction of HYDROGEN PEROXIDE to water, functioning to limit the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide and modulating processes that utilize hydrogen peroxide; and also the reduction of other organic hydroperoxides to their corresponding alcohols.

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  • GPX1 Glutathione Peroxidase
  • Glutathione Peroxidase 1
  • GPX1, Glutathione Peroxidase
  • Glutathione Peroxidase, GPX1

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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2023 (1999)

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  1. National Library of Medicine. Glutathione Peroxidase GPX1. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000094765. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000094765
  2. Glutathione Peroxidase GPX1. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21157938