Mechanisms of Cysteine S-conjugate β-Lyases
- Daniel L. Purich
Published Online: 22 NOV 2006
DOI: 10.1002/9780470123188.ch6
Copyright © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Book Title
Advances in Enzymology and Related Areas of Molecular Biology: Amino Acid Metabolism, Part A, Volume 72
Additional Information
How to Cite
Cooper, A. J. L. (2006) Mechanisms of Cysteine S-conjugate β-Lyases, in Advances in Enzymology and Related Areas of Molecular Biology: Amino Acid Metabolism, Part A, Volume 72 (ed D. L. Purich), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470123188.ch6
Editor Information
University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
Publication History
- Published Online: 22 NOV 2006
- Published Print: 1 JAN 1998
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471246435
Online ISBN: 9780470123188
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Keywords:
- γ-glutamyl transpeptidase;
- gene structure and expression;
- glutathione metabolism;
- catalytic & active site chemistry;
- substrate specificity
Summary
Introduction
Discovery
Toxicity of Cysteine S-Conjugates
Relationship of Cysteine S-Conjugate β-Lyases to Other Enzymes That Catalyze β-Elimination Reactions
Cysteine S-Conjugate β-Lyases in Bacteria and Fungi
Mammalian Cysteine S-Conjugate β-Lyases
Cysteine S-Conjugate β-Lyases as Targets for Prodrugs Targeted to the Kidney
Conclusions