Organism
Archaeoglobus fulgidus (strain ATCC 49558 / VC-16 / DSM 4304 / JCM 9628 / NBRC 100126)
Function
Thiol-specific peroxidase that catalyzes the reduction of hydrogen peroxide and organic hydroperoxides to water and alcohols, respectively. Plays a role in cell protection against oxidative stress by detoxifying peroxides.
Similarity
Belongs to the peroxiredoxin family. Prx6 subfamily.
Sequence
MAPLLGDNFPEIEVVTTHGRMKLPEAFKGKWFVLFSHPADFTPVCTTEFVAFQNRYDEFRKLNCELIGLSIDQVFSHIKWIEWIKEKLDIEIEFPVIADDTGRVAEMLGLIHPAKGTNTVRAVFIVDPEAVIRAVIYYPQELGRNMDEILRAVKALQVSDQNGVAMPANWPNNELVGDAVIIPPPISEAEAKERLEKAKAGDISCYDWWFCYKKI