Name | Phospholipid hydroperoxide glutathione peroxidase, mitochondrial |
Description | Protects cells against membrane lipid peroxidation and cell death. Required for normal sperm development and male fertility. Could play a major role in protecting mammals from the toxicity of ingested lipid hydroperoxides. Essential for embryonic development. Protects from radiation and oxidative damage (By similarity). |
UniProt ID | P36969 |
Gene | GPX4 |