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ygaF

Gene
ygaF
Protein
Peroxiredoxin Bcp
Organism
Bacillus subtilis (strain 168)
Length
157 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.
Similarity
Belongs to the peroxiredoxin family. BCP/PrxQ subfamily.
Mass
18.109 kDa
Sequence
MTIEIGQKAPDLELKGDHGETVKLSDYKGKYIVLYFYPKDMTPGCTTEACDFRDSHESFAELDAVIIGVSPDSQEKHGKFKEKHNLPFLLLVDDEHKLAEAFDVWKLKKNFGKEYMGIERSTFLIDKEGRLIKEWRKVKVKDHVAEALQTLKDMSEK