Recombinant Human Peroxiredoxin-2 (PRDX2)

Uniprot Id

P32119

Target Species

Human

Target Name

PRDX2

Target Full Name

Peroxiredoxin-2

Target 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. Might participate in the signaling cascades of growth factors and tumor necrosis factor-alpha by regulating the intracellular concentrations of H(2)O(2).

Target Subcellular Location

Cytoplasm.

Target Protein Families

Peroxiredoxin family, AhpC/Prx1 subfamily

Target Research Area

Neuroscience

Target Synonyms

Epididymis secretory sperm binding protein Li 2a; HEL S 2a; MGC4104; Natural killer cell enhancing factor B; Natural killer cell-enhancing factor B; Natural Killer Enhancing Factor B; NKEF B; NKEF-B; NKEFB; Peroxiredoxin 2; Peroxiredoxin-2; PRDX 2; PRDX2; PRDX2_HUMAN; PrP; PRX2; PRXII; PTX1; TDPX1; Thiol Specific Antioxidant 1 ; Thiol specific antioxidant protein; Thiol-specific antioxidant protein; Thioredoxin Dependent Peroxide Reductase 1; Thioredoxin peroxidase 1; Thioredoxin-dependent peroxide reductase 1; Torin; TPX1; TSA

Target Background

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.