Synonym(s)
- gamma-L-Glu-L-Cys-Gly
- gamma-L-Glutamyl-L-Cysteinylglycine
Definition(s)
- A tripeptide with many roles in cells. It conjugates to drugs to make them more soluble for excretion, is a cofactor for some enzymes, is involved in protein disulfide bond rearrangement and reduces peroxides.
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Definition from: MeSH via Unified Medical Language System
at the National Library of Medicine
- Tripeptide composed of gamma-glutamate, cysteine, and glycine; an important endogenous reducing agent involved in oxidative respiration and free radical scavenging.
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Definition from: CRISP Thesaurus via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
- The peptide gamma-glutamylcysteinylglycine.
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Definition from: Metathesaurus Names via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
- A tripeptide present in most cells comprised of three amino acids (cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine) acting as an antioxidant, enhancing free radical scavenging, a detoxifying agent, binding to and transforming chemicals into excretable forms, a co-factor for some enzymes, and to boost the immune system.(NCI)
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Definition from: NCI Thesaurus via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
See also Understanding Medical Terminology.
