Protein
L-ascorbate peroxidase 2, cytosolic
Organism
Oryza sativa subsp. japonica
Function
Plays a key role in hydrogen peroxide removal (PubMed:15685422). Plays an important role in plant growth and development by protecting the seedlings from abiotic stresses through scavenging reactive oxygen species. Required for pollen viability (PubMed:23468992).
Similarity
Belongs to the peroxidase family. Ascorbate peroxidase subfamily.
Sequence
MGSKSYPTVSDEYLAAVGKAKRKLRGLIAEKNCAPLMLRLAWHSAGTFDVSSRTGGPFGTMKNPGEQSHAANAGLDIAVRLLDPIKDQLPILSYADFYQLAGVVAVEVTGGPEVPFHPGRQDKPEPPPEGRLPDATQGSDHLRQVFSAQMGLSDKDIVALSGGHTLGRCHKERSGFEGAWTSNPLIFDNSYFTELVSGEKEGLLQLPSDKALMADPAFRPLVEKYAADEDAFFADYAEAHLKLSELGFAEE