Glutathione

OVERVIEW

A naturally occurring tripeptide composed of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine and one of the major intracellular antioxidants.

RESEARCH FOCUS

Redox balance, oxidative stress, glutathione-dependent enzymes, detoxification pathways, and cellular defense systems.

CLASS / TYPE

Tripeptide antioxidant / cellular redox molecule

KEY PATHWAYS / TARGETS

Glutathione-dependent enzymes and thiol-based redox systems

RESEARCH STATUS

Naturally occurring biological molecule; not an investigational peptide drug.

COMMON RESEARCH AREAS

Redox biology • oxidative stress • cellular defense • metabolism • biochemistry

RESEARCH NOTE

Glutathione is a central intracellular redox molecule involved in cellular antioxidant systems.