Fig. 7: PRDX2 prevents structural damage, oxidative stress, and inflammation during the progression of AAA.
From: Deficiency of peroxiredoxin 2 exacerbates angiotensin II-induced abdominal aortic aneurysm

The levels of PRDX2 are augmented in aneurysmal aortas and participate in ameliorating the structural deterioration of aortas, ROS-mediated oxidative stress, and inflammatory responses induced by Ang II administration.