glutathione biosynthetic process

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Nameglutathione biosynthetic process
IDGO_0006750
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Biological process

Exact synonym

glutathione anabolism, glutathione biosynthesis, glutathione formation, glutathione synthesis

Description

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation 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.

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