PRDX1 is essential for the viability and maintenance of reactive oxygen species in chicken DT40
Background: Peroxiredoxin 1 (PRDX1) is a member of a ubiquitous family of thiol peroxidases that catalyze the reduction of peroxides, including hydrogen peroxide. It functions as an antioxidant enzyme, similar to catalase and glutathione peroxidase. PRDX1 was recently shown act as a sensor of reacti...
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BioMed Central Ltd
2021
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