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Literature on DUOX2

DUOX2 [ENSP00000373691]

Dual oxidase 2; Generates hydrogen peroxide which is required for the activity of thyroid peroxidase/TPO and lactoperoxidase/LPO. Plays a role in thyroid hormones synthesis and lactoperoxidase-mediated antimicrobial defense at the surface of mucosa. May have its own peroxidase activity through its N-terminal peroxidase-like domain.

Synonyms:  DUOX2,  DUOX2p,  hDUOX2,  Q9NRD8,  X6RAN8 ...

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