There are a number of enzymes that are suitable for reducing alkyl hydroperoxides and hydrogen peroxide content in the body. With Peroxiredoxin-2 protein, this reduction can take place with it being encoded in PRDX2 gene. This has an antioxidant type protective role in cells, and contributes to CD8(+) T-cells anti-viral and antibacterial activities. Its major role happens to be in development of cancerous cells in progression.

Functions of this Peroxiredoxin-2 protein:

As a part of red blood cells, this protein protects them against oxidative stress, by taking part in cell signal transduction and scavenging of reacting oxygenated species. This protein is specifically stops haemolytic anaemia from oxidation, and helps in stabilizing the haemoglobin content. So, naturally for patients of haemolytic anaemia, this protein can act as a therapy in every sense of the term. With help of Human Peroxiredoxin 2 (PRDX2) ELISA Kit, further research is being made in this zone, that would help in increasing its medicinal values