Organism
Aeropyrum pernix (strain ATCC 700893 / DSM 11879 / JCM 9820 / NBRC 100138 / K1)
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
MPGSIPLIGERFPEMEVTTDHGVIKLPDHYVSQGKWFVLFSHPADFTPVCTTEFVSFARRYEDFQRLGVDLIGLSVDSVFSHIKWKEWIERHIGVRIPFPIIADPQGTVARRLGLLHAESATHTVRGVFIVDARGVIRTMLYYPMELGRLVDEILRIVKALKLGDSLKRAVPADWPNNEIIGEGLIVPPPTTEDQARARMESGQYRCLDWWFCWDTPASRDDVEEARRYLRRAAEKPAKLLYEEARTHLH