Abstract
The tripeptide glutathione (l-γ-glutamyl-l-cysteinylglycine) participates in numerous cellular functions. Glutathione is involved, for example, in the synthesis of proteins, regulation of enzyme activity, amino acid transport, and the catabolism of reactive oxygen species. Glutathione also serves as a coenzyme in the synthesis of endogenous compounds (e.g., leukotrienes) and the detoxification of exogenous compounds.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Glutathione |
Subtitle of host publication | Metabolism and Physiological Functions |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 11-20 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781351364409 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |