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Peroxiredoxin III MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Peroxiredoxin III
Tree Number(s)
D08.811.682.732.850.249
D12.776.575.812
Unique ID
D061105
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D061105
Scope Note
A THIOREDOXIN-dependent hydroperoxidase that is localized in the mitochondrial matrix. The enzyme plays a crucial role in protecting mitochondrial components from elevated levels of HYDROGEN PEROXIDE.
Entry Term(s)
Mitochondrial Thioredoxin-Dependent Antioxidant Protein SP-22
PRDX3 Peroxidase
Peroxiredoxin 3
Thioredoxin-Dependent Peroxide Reductase, Mitochondrial
Registry Numbers
EC 1.11.1.15
Previous Indexing
Peroxiredoxins (2003-2011)
Public MeSH Note
2012; see PEROXIREDOXINS 2003-2011; PEROXIREDOXIN III was indexed under PEROXIDASES 2002-2007
History Note
2012; use PEROXIREDOXINS 2003-2011
Date Established
2012/01/01
Date of Entry
2011/06/24
Revision Date
2012/01/01
Peroxiredoxin III Preferred
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