Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables thioredoxin-dependent peroxiredoxin activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including NADPH oxidation; cell redox homeostasis; and regulation of apoptotic process. Located in mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; genitourinary system; retina; salivary gland; and spleen. Orthologous to human PRDX5 (peroxiredoxin 5).