Involved in redox regulation of the cell. Can reduce H(2)O(2) and short chain organic, fatty acid, and phospholipid hydroperoxides. May play a role in the regulation of phospholipid turnover as well as in protection against oxidative injury
Tissue Specificity
A synthetic peptide corresponding to residues of human Peroxiredoxin 6 was used as an immunogen.
Cellular Localization
Cytoplasm. Lysosome (By similarity). Cytoplasmic vesicle (By similarity). Note=Also found in lung secretory organelles (By similarity)