
Meaning of GLUTATHIONE PEROXIDASE
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] an enzyme in the body that is a powerful scavenger of free radicals |
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| | See Also: | | antioxidant, peroxidase | |
Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | An enzyme that begins the oxidation of glutathione (a peptide important in a variety of tissue processes) by hydrogen peroxide. |
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