大鼠 Gpx3 (NM_022525) cDNA克隆

This gene product belongs to the glutathione peroxidase family, which functions in the detoxification of hydrogen peroxide. The active site of this enzyme contains a selenocysteine residue, which is encoded by UGA that normally signals translation termination. This gene is highly expressed in the kidney where it may play a role in protecting the kidney from oxidative damage. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]