DNA protection during starvation protein 1

UniProtKB accession:  Q8RPQ1

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UniProtKB description:  Protects DNA from oxidative damage by sequestering intracellular Fe(2+) ion and storing it in the form of Fe(3+) oxyhydroxide mineral. One hydrogen peroxide oxidizes two Fe(2+) ions, which prevents hydroxyl radical production by the Fenton Fe(2+) ion (By similarity). It is capable of binding and sequestering Fe(2+) ion. Does not bind DNA.