Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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Summary Introduction
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The five functions of glutathione.
Introduction:
Glutathione is a thiol, which is an organosulfur compound. Thiols are sulfur analogs of alcohols and contain sulfhydryl group bonded to carbon. Glutathione is a commonly found reducing agent (intracellular). It is involved in various critical functions. Glutathione is also termed as γ-glutamylcysteinylglycine.
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