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Peroxiredoxin III

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Definition: A THIOREDOXIN-dependent hydroperoxidase that is localized in the mitochondrial matrix. The enzyme plays a crucial role in protecting mitochondrial components from elevated levels of HYDROGEN PEROXIDE.      Other names Thioredoxin Dependent Peroxide Reductase, Mitochon; Mitochondrial Thioredoxin Dependent Antioxidant Pr; Thioredoxin-Dependent Peroxide Reductase, Mitochon; Peroxiredoxin 3; PRDX3 Peroxidase; Mitochondrial Thioredoxin-Dependent Antioxidant Pr
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Prdx3 protein, mouse  0   *Peroxiredoxin III.
PRDX3 protein, human  EC 1.11.1.15   *Peroxiredoxin III.

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