CHEBI:16856 - glutathione

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ChEBI Name glutathione
ChEBI ID CHEBI:16856
Definition A tripeptide compound consisting of glutamic acid attached via its side chain to the N-terminus of cysteinylglycine.
Stars This entity has been manually annotated by the ChEBI Team.
Secondary ChEBI IDs CHEBI:42873, CHEBI:43049, CHEBI:5437, CHEBI:12402, CHEBI:14327, CHEBI:24334
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Roles Classification
Chemical Role(s): antioxidant
A substance that opposes oxidation or inhibits reactions brought about by dioxygen or peroxides.
Bronsted base
A molecular entity capable of accepting a hydron from a donor (Bronsted acid).
(via organic amino compound )
Biological Role(s): Escherichia coli metabolite
Any bacterial metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in Escherichia coli.
mouse metabolite
Any mammalian metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in a mouse (Mus musculus).
human metabolite
Any mammalian metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in humans (Homo sapiens).
cofactor
An organic molecule or ion (usually a metal ion) that is required by an enzyme for its activity. It may be attached either loosely (coenzyme) or tightly (prosthetic group).
Application(s): geroprotector
Any compound that supports healthy aging, slows the biological aging process, or extends lifespan.
skin lightening agent
Any cosmetic used to lighten the colour of skin by reducing the concentration of melanin.
Related Structures
glutathione is a Functional Parent of
S-sulfanylglutathione
Mass : 339.38800
Formula : C10H17N3O6S2
52857
S-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)glutathione
Mass : 473.410
Formula : C16H19N5O10S C16H19N5O10S
8927
S-(2-hydroxyethyl)glutathione
Mass : 351.37716
Formula : C12H21N3O7S
35896
DON-10-glutathione
Mass : 603.640
149452
N-(4-oxoglutaryl)-L-cysteinylglycine
Mass : 306.294
Formula : C10H14N2O7S
138934
phytochelatin
Definition : A family of peptides related to glutathione and composed of (gamma-Glu-Cys)n-Gly where n is in the range 2-11.
eoxin C4
Mass : 625.77400
Formula : C30H47N3O9S
63984
S-acylglutathione
Mass : 334.32600
Formula : C11H16N3O7SR
18126
glutathione derivative
Definition : Any organonitrogen compound derived from the Glu-Cys-Gly tripeptide glutathione.
S-sulfoglutathione
Mass : 387.380
Formula : C10H17N3O9S2
195386
glutathione is a Structural Derivative of
L-cysteine
Mass : 121.15800
Formula : C3H7NO2S
17561 		cysteine
Mass : 121.15922
Formula : C3H7NO2S
15356 		proteinogenic amino acid
Definition : Any of the 23 alpha-amino acids that are precursors to proteins, and are incorporated into proteins during translation. The group includes the 20 amino acids encoded by the nuclear genes of eukaryotes together with selenocysteine, pyrrolysine, and N-formylmethionine. Apart from glycine, which is non-chiral, all have L configuration.
 ammonia
Mass : 17.03056
Formula : H3N
16134
glutathione is a Conjugate Acid of
glutathionate(1-)
Mass : 306.310
Formula : C10H16N3O6S
57925
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