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prxA

Gene
prxA
Protein
Putative peroxiredoxin prxA
Organism
Emericella nidulans (strain FGSC A4 / ATCC 38163 / CBS 112.46 / NRRL 194 / M139)
Length
168 amino acids
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 and as sensor of hydrogen peroxide-mediated signaling events (By similarity). Involved in osmoadaptation (PubMed:17258477).
Similarity
Belongs to the peroxiredoxin family. Prx5 subfamily.
Mass
18.527 kDa
Sequence
MSGLKAGDSFPADVVFSYIPWTEEKGEITSCGIPINYYASKEWADKKVILFALPGAFTPVCSARHVPEYIERLPEIRAKGVDVVAVLAYNDAFVMSAWGKANGVKNDDILFLSDPEAKFSKSIGWADEEGRTKRYAIVLDHGKVTYAALEPAKNHLEFSSAETVIKHL