glutathione

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See also: Glutathione

English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

gluta- +‎ thione

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌɡluːtəˈθaɪəʊn/

Noun[edit]

glutathione (countable and uncountable, plural glutathiones)

  1. (biochemistry) A tripeptide formed from glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine, that is active in many biological redox reactions.

Synonyms[edit]

  • GSH (abbreviation)

Derived terms[edit]