Glutathione Synthetase
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| Classification | Enzyme |
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| Locus | Chr. 20 q11. 2 |
| HUGO | 4624 |
| OMIM | 601002 |
| Symbol | GSS |
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| ID | 2247224 |
About Glutathione Synthetase
Glutathione synthetase is the second enzyme in the glutathione biosynthesis pathway. It catalyses the condensation of gamma-glutamylcysteine and glycine, to form glutathione. Glutathione synthetase is also a potent antioxidant. It is found in many species including bacteria, yeast, mammals, and plants.