Primary Identifier | MGI:109486 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 8 | NCBI Gene Number | 21672 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Predicted to enable thioredoxin peroxidase activity. Involved in positive regulation of blood coagulation and removal of superoxide radicals. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including negative regulation of NF-kappaB transcription factor activity; regulation of signal transduction; and respiratory burst involved in inflammatory response. Located in mitochondrion and myelin sheath. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; limb; reproductive system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human PRDX2 (peroxiredoxin 2). PHENOTYPE: Homozygous null mice have hemolytic anemia and exhibit enlarged spleens due to congestion of the red pulp. [provided by MGI curators] |