Glutathione Peroxidase GPX1

**Definition:** One of the most abundant isoenzymes of the glutathione peroxidase family. Located in the cytosol and mitochondria, it catalyzes the reduction of HYDROGEN PEROXIDE to water, functioning to limit the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide and modulating processes that utilize hydrogen peroxide; and also the reduction of other organic hydroperoxides to their corresponding alcohols.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.682.732.500.500 - D12.776.864.050.500

**Synonyms:** - GPX1 Glutathione Peroxidase - Glutathione Peroxidase 1