HealthAugust 10, 2026
glutathione
GLOO-tuh-thy-own
Definition
An important antioxidant produced in cells that helps protect them from damage caused by oxidative stress.
Etymology
The term is a combination of 'glutamic acid' (the amino acid from which it is derived) and 'thione' (a chemical suffix for sulfur-containing compounds).
In the news
The article explores how metabolic shifts in cancer cells alter the availability of glutathione, which significantly impacts how these cells regulate protein function and maintain their survival.
Mapping how metabolism rewires protein function in cancer
Read the full article ↗EurekAlert!