Decreased levels of serum glutathione peroxidase 3 are associated with papillary serous ovarian cancer and disease progression

• Main Authors: Agnani Deep (Author), Camacho-Vanegas Olga (Author), Camacho Catalina (Author), Lele Shashi (Author), Odunsi Kunle (Author), Cohen Samantha (Author), Dottino Peter (Author), Martignetti John A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPX3) is a selenocysteine-containing antioxidant enzyme that reacts with hydrogen peroxide and soluble fatty acid hydroperoxides, thereby helping to maintain redox balance within cells. Serum levels of GPX3...