Gamma-glutamylcyclotransferase

Definition:

Catalyzes the formation of 5-oxoproline from gamma-glutamyl dipeptides and may play a significant role in glutathione homeostasis. Induces release of cytochrome c from mitochondria with resultant induction of apoptosis.

References:

[1]. Yutaka Masuda, et al. A novel 21-kDa cytochrome c-releasing factor is generated upon treatment of human leukemia U937 cells with geranylgeraniol. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2006 Jul 28;346(2):454-60. [Content Brief]

[2]. Aaron J Oakley, et al. The identification and structural characterization of C7orf24 as gamma-glutamyl cyclotransferase. An essential enzyme in the gamma-glutamyl cycle. J Biol Chem. 2008 Aug 8;283(32):22031-42. [Content Brief]

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