Glutathione Synthase

Synonyms

Glutathione Synthetase

Synthase, Glutathione

Synthetase, Glutathione

gamma-L-Glutamyl-L-cysteine:glycine ligase (ADP-forming)

One of the enzymes active in the gamma-glutamyl cycle. It catalyzes the synthesis of glutathione from gamma-glutamylcysteine and glycine in the presence of ATP with the formation of ADP and orthophosphate. EC 6.3.2.3.