GO TERM SUMMARY
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Name: |
glutathione catabolic process |
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GO:0006751 |
Aspect: |
Biological Process |
Desc: |
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of glutathione, the tripeptide glutamylcysteinylglycine, which acts as a coenzyme for some enzymes and as an antioxidant in the protection of sulfhydryl groups in enzymes and other proteins. |
Synonyms:
- glutathione breakdown
- glutathione catabolism
- glutathione degradation
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