| Tissue Specificity | Only very low amounts in the lens. |
| Function | Does not have alcohol dehydrogenase activity. Binds NADP and acts through a one-electron transfer process. Orthoquinones, such as 1,2-naphthoquinone or 9,10-phenanthrenequinone, are the best substrates (in vitro). May act in the detoxification of xenobiotics. Interacts with (AU)-rich elements (ARE) in the 3'-UTR of target mRNA species. Enhances the stability of mRNA coding for BCL2. NADPH binding interferes with mRNA binding. |
| Protein Name | Quinone OxidoreductaseNadph -Quinone ReductaseZeta-Crystallin |
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| Cellular Localisation | Cytoplasm |
| Alternative Protein Names | Quinone Oxidoreductase proteinNadph -Quinone Reductase proteinZeta-Crystallin proteinCRYZ protein |
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