Protein
Peroxiredoxin sll1621
Organism
Synechocystis sp. (strain PCC 6803 / Kazusa)
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. Prx5 subfamily.
Sequence
MTPERVPSVVFKTRVRDESVPGPNPYRWEDKTTEQIFGGKKVVLFSLPGAFTPTCSSNHLPRYEQLFEEFQALGVDDIICLSVNDAFVMFQWGKQIGADKVKLLPDGNGEFTRKMGMLVEKSNLGFGMRSWRYSMFVNDGKIEKMFIEPEFGDNCPVDPFECSDADTMLAYLKGAEAPGVSEPVKAFVG