thioredoxin


thi·o·re·dox·in

(thī'ō-rē-doks'in), [MIM*187700] A protein that participates in the oxidation-reduction reactions associated with the biosynthesis of deoxyribonucleotides.

thioredoxin

(thī″ŏ-rē-dok′sin) [ thio- + redox + -in] Any of a family of antioxidant, sulfur-containing proteins that prevent stress-induced damage to cells.