Peroxiredoxin-2 (PRDX2) ELISA Kit for Porcine

This gene encodes a member of the peroxiredoxin family of antioxidant enzymes, which reduce hydrogen peroxide and alkyl hydroperoxides. The encoded protein plays an antioxidant protective role in cells, and it may contribute to the antiviral activity of CD8(+) T-cells. The crystal structure of this protein has been resolved to 2.7 angstroms. This protein prevents hemolytic anemia from oxidative stress by stabilizing hemoglobin, thus making this gene a therapeutic target for patients with hemolytic anemia. This protein may have a proliferative effect and play a role in cancer development or progression. Related pseudogenes have been identified on chromosomes 5, 6, 10 and 13. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2013]

PRDX2: a member of the peroxiredoxin family of antioxidant enzymes, which reduce hydrogen peroxide and alkyl hydroperoxides. Involved in redox regulation of the cell. Reduces peroxides with reducing equivalents provided through the thioredoxin system but not from glutaredoxin. May play an important role in eliminating peroxides generated during metabolism. Might participate in the signaling cascades of growth factors and tumor necrosis factor-alpha by regulating the intracellular concentrations of H(2)O(2). May have a proliferative effect and play a role in cancer development or progression. Three splice-variant isoforms have been identified.

Protein type: EC 1.11.1.15; Oxidoreductase

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 19p13.2

Cellular Component: cytoplasm; cytosol

Molecular Function: antioxidant activity; thioredoxin peroxidase activity

Biological Process: regulation of apoptosis; response to reactive oxygen species; removal of superoxide radicals; hydrogen peroxide catabolic process; negative regulation of neuron apoptosis; response to oxidative stress; negative regulation of apoptosis