FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Gene Group: GLUTATHIONE PEROXIDASES
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General Information
Name
GLUTATHIONE PEROXIDASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
GPX
FlyBase ID
FBgg0001034
Date last reviewed
2018-10-31
Number of members
15
Description
Description
Glutathione peroxidases are oxidoreductases that effectively reduces hydrogen peroxide and lipid peroxides to water and lipid alcohols, respectively, and in turn oxidizes glutathione to glutathione disulfide. (Adapted from PMID:20981034).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The GLUTATHIONE PEROXIDASES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Saisawang et al., 2012 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Biological Process
Cellular Component
Enzymatic activity
Enzyme name (EC)
glutathione peroxidase (1.11.1.9)
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
Members (15)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
GPX
GLUTATHIONE PEROXIDASES
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (3)