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Glutathione Reductase

Glutathione-disulfide reductase · GSR

Glutathione reductase uses NADPH to convert oxidized glutathione (GSSG) back to reduced glutathione (GSH).

EC IDENTIFIER1.8.1.7View source record ↗

Overview

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Glutathione reductase helps recycle glutathione after it has helped neutralize reactive molecules. It uses as the source of .

Quick Facts

AT A GLANCE
Encoded byGSR
OrganismHomo sapiens
Redox cofactorNADPH

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GeneGSRencodesMoleculeNADPHuses reducing equivalents fromMoleculeReduced Glutathione (GSH)regenerates
All 3 Structured Connections
GSR · GeneENCODES →Glutathione Reductase · Protein
Glutathione Reductase · ProteinUSES REDUCING EQUIVALENTS FROM →NADPH · Molecule
Glutathione Reductase · ProteinREGENERATES →Reduced Glutathione (GSH) · Molecule

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about Glutathione Reductase.

databaseGSR glutathione-disulfide reductase (Gene ID 2936)NCBI Gene reviewImpact of G6PD status on red cell storage and transfusion outcomesTransfusion Medicine Reviews · PMC6683872
Research Claims

Glutathione reductase uses NADPH to regenerate reduced glutathione from GSSG.