gene 2,275 words KG: GSSGENE 2026-03-27
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GSS Gene (Glutathione Synthetase)

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolGSSGENE
AliasesGSSGENE
Chromosome20q11.22
Function### Glutathione Biosynthesis
N-terminal domainBinding site for γ-glutamylcysteine
C-terminal domainBinding site for glycine and ATP
Active siteCatalytic residues including Asp487, Lys329, and Glu432
Direct antioxidantGSH directly scavenges reactive oxygen species (ROS) and electrophiles
DetoxificationGSH conjugates to xenobiotics via glutathione S-transferases
Redox bufferThe GSH/GSSG ratio maintains cellular redox potential
Protein maintenanceGSH prevents protein thiol oxidation and misfolding
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