Glutathione S-Transferase

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Glutathione S-Transferase Definition

A class of enzymes that catalyze the reaction of glutathione with an acceptor molecule (an arene oxide) to form an S-substituted glutathione; a key step in detoxification of many substances; start of the mercapturic acid pathway.

Glutathione S-Transferase Synonyms

Glutathione S-Transferase, EC 2.5.1.18, GST, Glutathione S-Alkyltransferase, Glutathione S-Aralkyltransferase, Glutathione S-Aryltransferase, S-(Hydroxyalkyl)Glutathione Lyase

Terms in Glutathione S-Transferase category

Glutathione S-Transferase-M1
Glutathione S-Transferase-Pi
Glutathione S-Transferase Theta-1