Glutathione thiolesterase explained

glutathione thiolesterase
Ec Number:3.1.2.7
Cas Number:9025-99-4
Go Code:0047951

The enzyme glutathione thiolesterase (EC 3.1.2.7) catalyzes the reaction

S-acylglutathione + H2O

\rightleftharpoons

glutathione + a carboxylate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on thioester bonds. The systematic name is S-acylglutathione hydrolase. It is also called citryl-glutathione thioesterhydrolase.

References