glutathione peroxidase activity [GO_0004602]

Catalysis of the reaction: 2 glutathione + H2O2 = oxidized glutathione + 2 H2O.

glutathione peroxidase activity

ID: GO_0004602

Class

Catalysis of the reaction: 2 glutathione + H2O2 = oxidized glutathione + 2 H2O.

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Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
glutathione:hydrogen-peroxide oxidoreductase activity related synonym 1.11.1.9
reduced glutathione peroxidase activity related synonym 1.11.1.9
selenium-glutathione peroxidase activity related synonym 1.11.1.9
GSH peroxidase activity related synonym 1.11.1.9
non-selenium glutathione peroxidase activity narrow synonym

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