The Human Glutathione Peroxidase is an enzyme that is specifically used for protecting organisms from any type of oxidative damage. As an enzyme being a part of antioxidant defence system of cells, it helps in detoxification of hydroperoxides and peroxides to a great extent. This is one of the few known proteins in humans of the higher category, which contain selenocysteine that functions as a codon for translation termination. This protein is further characterised within a polyalanine sequence.

Significance and details associated with Human Glutathione Peroxidase enzyme:

There are a number of tests that are performed by Human Glutathione Peroxidase Elisa Kit, and it is measured in the serum which contributes to vitiligo. There are a number of diseases, where this enzyme plays a role. Some of the studies suggest that it was associated with multiple sclerosis relapses in humans. They also have a role in development of celiac disease.

Another detailed study shows that higher levels of Glutathione Peroxidase content in humans, produce better health condition sin people as they get older. It also increases the life span among people and helps in holding on to the youth of people. Certain in vitro tests in living cells have produced positive effects under controlled conditions.