glutathione peroxidase

German: Glutathionperoxidase
Japanese: グルタチオン・ペルオキシダーゼ

Enzymology. A key enzyme for detoxification of reactive oxygen species in cells. It catalyzes the reduction of hydrogen peroxide to water via oxidation of glutathione. The enzyme requires the trace element selenium at its active site.

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