Glutathione
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɡluːtəˈθaɪəʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glutathione is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A tripeptide formed from glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine, that is active in many biological redox reactions.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A tripeptide formed from glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine, that is active in many biological redox reactions.
Example Sentences
Furthermore, wedelolactone also increased the activities of superoxidase dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and decreased the level of the lipid peroxidation product malondialdehyde (MDA) in the liver, therefore decreasing the activity of alanine aminotransferase (ALT).
Word Forms
- glutathiones
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include transferase, ascorbate, gluthatione, glutathionylation, diglutathione, glutathionation.
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