Protein
Glutathione transferase omega-1
Organism
Caenorhabditis elegans
Function
Exhibits glutathione-dependent thiol transferase activity (By similarity). Has dehydroascorbate reductase activity and may contribute to the recycling of ascorbic acid (By similarity). Participates in the biotransformation of inorganic arsenic and reduces monomethylarsonic acid (MMA) (By similarity). Protects against environmental stress and oxidative stress (PubMed:17901115).
Similarity
Belongs to the GST superfamily. Omega family.
Sequence
MVLTGVTSKAIRKGDAEPPLSKGSFRVYNMRFCPWAERAMLYVAAKGIEAEVVNLNVTDKLEWYWTKHYQGKAPAVEHNGKVVIESGFIPEYLDDAFPETRILPTDPYEKVQQKLLADRLTAVAHAVPLLFAVMRDRTLKDEKQRKVFEVLKQAENLLANDFYAGSQPGYPDYLSFPFFEKIWWSASLDGVVDLPTIEFPGEEEYPKLTKWFQKMISSDVVQSVTQSLEHGAAFMNAYATHQELNYDLGL