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Definition of 'glutathione'

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1. (n.) glutathione
a crystalline, water-soluble peptide of glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine, C

Etymology: (1920–25)

Definition of 'glutathione'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. 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.

'glutathione' - Nearby Entries
glutaral glutaredoxins glutaryl-coa dehydrogenase glutathione glutathione disulfide glutathione reductase glutathione s-transferase pi

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