Glutathione peroxidase

Agent Name
Glutathione peroxidase
CAS Number
9013-66-5
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Peroxidase, glutathione; [ChemIDplus] Glutathione Peroxidase, from bovine erythrocytes; Glutathione: hydrogen-peroxide oxido-reductase; GSH-Px; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Enzymes
Description
White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Glutathione peroxidase is the general name of an enzyme family with peroxidase activity whose main biological role is to protect the organism from oxidative damage." [Wikipedia]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "ENZYMES."
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