Glutathione peroxidase 1
Definition:
Protects the hemoglobin in erythrocytes from oxidative breakdown. In platelets, plays a crucial role of glutathione peroxidase in the arachidonic acid metabolism.
References:
-
[1]. M Sutherland, et al. Evidence for the presence of phospholipid hydroperoxide glutathione peroxidase in human platelets: implications for its involvement in the regulatory network of the 12-lipoxygenase pathway of arachidonic acid metabolism. Biochem J. 2001 Jan 1;353(Pt 1):91-100. [Content Brief]
Biomedical Dictionary
The Biomedical Dictionary is a comprehensive and professional collection of biological academic terms and subject datas. All explanations are supported by authoritative books or high impact factor literatures, and you can acquire accurate explanations of the biomedical terms you want to know.
Molarity Calculator
Dilution Calculator
