'Definition of 'Glutathione'
A tripeptide with many roles in cells. It conjugates to drugs to make them more soluble for excretion, is a cofactor for some enzymes, is involved in protein disulfide bond rearrangement and reduces peroxides.
Common names:
Glutathione; gamma-L-Glutamyl-L-Cysteinylglycine; gamma L Glutamyl L Cysteinylglycine; gamma-L-Glu-L-Cys-Gly; gamma L Glu L Cys Gly; Reduced Glutathione; Glutathione, Reduced
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