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{{STRUCTURE_1qq2| PDB=1qq2 | SIZE=400| SCENE= |right|CAPTION=Peroxiredoxin dimer complex with Cl- ions [[1qq2]]}} | {{STRUCTURE_1qq2| PDB=1qq2 | SIZE=400| SCENE= |right|CAPTION=Peroxiredoxin dimer complex with Cl- ions [[1qq2]]}} | ||
== Function == | |||
[[Peroxiredoxin]] (Prx) is an antioxidant enzyme. In the Prxs the active-site Cys is oxidized to sulfenic acid byperoxide. The Prxs are divided into typical 2-Cys Prx, atypical 2-Cys Prx and 1-Cys Prx. Prx 5 is expressed in mammalian tissue. | |||
== Relevance == | |||
Prx are over expressed in cancer tissue<ref>PMID:11497302</ref>. | |||
== 3D Structures of Peroxiredoxin == | == 3D Structures of Peroxiredoxin == | ||
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== References == | |||
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[[Category:Topic Page]] | [[Category:Topic Page]] | ||
