Protein
Peroxiredoxin Q, chloroplastic
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 (By similarity). Involved in the plant defense against pathogen (PubMed:14976238).
Similarity
Belongs to the peroxiredoxin family. BCP/PrxQ subfamily.
Sequence
MASISLPKHSLPSLLPTLKPITSSSQNLPILSKSSQSQFYGLKFSHSTSLSIPSSSSVKNTIFAKVNKGQAPPSFTLKDQDGKTLSLSKFKGKPVVVYFYPADETPGCTKQACAFRDSYEKFKKAGAEVVGISGDDPSSHKAFAKKYRLPFTLLSDEGNKIRKEWGVPADLFGTLPGRQTYVLDKKGVVQLIYNNQFQPEKHIDETLKLLQSL