Peptide · Supplement

Glutathione

A three-amino-acid antioxidant (glutamate-cysteine-glycine) present in every cell; sold as a supplement.

Key facts

  • Also known as: GSH
  • Status: Supplement
  • Used for: Antioxidant supplement
  • Natural counterpart: It IS the body’s own master antioxidant tripeptide.
  • Target enzyme / receptor: Glutathione peroxidase & S-transferase enzymes (cofactor/substrate)
  • Signalling pathway: Redox cycling (GSH↔GSSG) neutralises reactive oxygen species
    In plain terms: Cycles between two forms to mop up cell-damaging free radicals.
  • Crystal structure: no peptide–target complex in the PDB yet — study the target ↗
  • Sequence: γ-Glu-Cys-Gly

Status & safety

This peptide is sold legally as a dietary supplement. Supplements are not reviewed for effectiveness before sale, so quality varies by brand.

Research & clinical studies

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