Glutathione peroxidases (GPx) are selenoproteins that function as redox regulators and cellular antioxidants by reducing reactive oxygen species, such as hydrogen peroxide and lipid hydroperoxides, to harmless products like water and alcohols through the oxidation of glutathione.

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  Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute

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• Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu Linus Pauling Institute via serper

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• reactive oxygen species concept
• hydrogen peroxide concept